All About "lunches" and "dinners"

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Garden-Fresh Asparagus Soup

Be sure to enjoy the first tender asparagus fresh from the garden or lightly blanched as a side dish, but as the season progresses and the stalks get larger, this is an excellent soup to prepare. The light, lemony flavors blend...

Roasted Cauliflower Soup

Roasting brings out the nutty sweetness of cauliflower in this soup; if your kids think they don't like it, let them try it this way. Get Catherine Newman's delicous recipe here.

Chicken & Fruit Salad

Chicken, melon, walnuts and feta top mixed salad greens for a refreshing summer salad. Use your favorite summer fruit in place of the melon if you wish.

Romaine Salad with Chicken, Apricots & Mint

This bright and summery entree salad, which uses a savory apricot puree as both marinade and dressing, makes a refreshing change from the standby Chicken Caesar. The salad also works well with sliced peaches or nectarines.

Grilled Orange Chicken Fingers

Serve with carrot sticks and dip and kids will love this meal: they can eat everything with their fingers. The simple, sweet glaze for the chicken can be whipped up fast; marinating time is just 15 minutes and the marinade...

Curried Squash & Chicken Soup

Red Thai curry paste adds heat and depth of flavor to this simple soup. If you like, omit the chicken and spinach to make an even simpler first-course soup.

Creamy Tomato Bisque with Mozzarella Crostini

You don't have to lard a soup with cream to achieve a lush consistency. Here, a little rice and silken tofu thicken this French-inspired soup.

Easy Salmon Cakes

If you are trying to boost your intake of omega-3s, try this simple favorite. It is a great way to use convenient canned (or leftover) salmon.

Tomato & Basil Finger Sandwiches

A smear of reduced-fat mayonnaise and a little fresh basil allow perfectly ripe tomatoes to shine.