Catalan Tomato Bread
This recipe serves: 8

[Ingredients]
8 French bread slices, cut sharply on the diagonal into 1/2" thick slices
4 cloves garlic, cut in half widthwise
1 large very ripe tomato, cut into 8 slices
a cruet of extra virgin olive oil (preferably Spanish)
a small bowl of coarse sea salt
a small bowl of freshly ground black pepper


[Cooking Instructions]
1. Preheat the grill to medium-high. Grill the bread slices until crisp and nicely browned, 2 to 4 minutes per side.

2. Rub each slice of bread with the cut garlic, then with the cut tomato. The idea is to apply a thin film of tomato on the bread. Lightly drizzle each slice with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

Serving Size: 1 piece
[Nutritional Information]
Number of Servings: 8
Per Serving
Calories 73 Carbohydrate 12 g
Fat 2 g Fiber 1 g
Protein 2 g Saturated Fat 0 g
Sodium 219 mg

Grilled Tandoori Chicken
This recipe serves: 4

[Ingredients]
16 bamboo skewers

For the tandoori marinade:
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup non-fat, plain yogurt
2 large cloves garlic
1 tablespoon grated, fresh ginger root
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander seeds
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts


For the yogurt sauce:
1/2 cup non-fat, plain yogurt
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro leaves


[Cooking Instructions]
1. Soak the skewers in water for at least 30 minutes or overnight.

2. Mix all of the ingredients for the marinade together and set aside.

3. Cut the chicken into 16 1-inch strips. Add the chicken to the marinade and coat it well. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes.

4. Meanwhile, preheat the grill and make the sauce. Combine all of the ingredients for the yogurt sauce, spoon it into a serving bowl and let stand at room temperature while you cook the chicken.

5. Skewer each piece of chicken with one of the skewers. Place the chicken on the grill and cook for about 2 minutes on each side, until the chicken is cooked through. Serve the chicken with the yogurt sauce.

Serving Size: 4 skewers
[Nutritional Information]
Number of Servings: 4
Per Serving
Calories 165 Carbohydrate 9 g
Fat 2 g Fiber 1 g
Protein 29 g Saturated Fat 0 g
Sodium 227 mg

Carne Asada Tacos
This recipe serves: 4

[Ingredients]
1 pound skirt steak
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lime
8 corn tortillas
salsa fresca, optional
guacamole, optional


[Cooking Instructions]
1. Sprinkle the steak all over with salt and pepper.

2. Place cast-iron skillet or grill pan over high heat and lightly coat with oil. Sear the steak about 2 minutes per side and place on cutting board to rest for about 5 minutes.

3. Cut the limes in half, pierce the juice side with a fork and twist to release the juices over the cooked meat.

4. Cut steak into thin slices across the grain and then cut each slice into bite-sized pieces for bringing to the table.

5. Warm the tortillas by dipping first in water and then placing in a dry pan over low heat. Use tongs to lift out and wrap in a towel to keep warm.

6. Assemble the tacos at the table with salsa fresca and guacamole . It's easy to replace the steak with chicken or fish.

Serving Size: 2 tacos
[Nutritional Information]
Number of Servings: 4
Per Serving
Calories 341 Carbohydrate 26 g
Fat 16 g Fiber 3 g
Protein 26 g Saturated Fat 4 g
Sodium 303 mg

Salsa Fresca
This recipe serves: 4

[Ingredients]
4 ripe tomatoes, seeded and diced
1/4 red onion, minced
2 jalapeño peppers, seeded (optional) and diced
1/2 bunch cilantro leaves, chopped
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
salt and pepper, freshly ground to taste


[Cooking Instructions]
1. Seed jalapenos (wear gloves). For more heat, keep the seeds and chop.

2. Chop the cilantro and dice the tomato, onion and peppers.

Serving Size: 1/2 cup
[Nutritional Information]
Number of Servings: 4
Per Serving
Calories 35 Carbohydrate 7 g
Fat 0 g Fiber 1 g
Protein 1 g Saturated Fat 0 g
Sodium 87 mg

Ghostly Good Meringues
This recipe makes: 34 cookies

[Ingredients]
1/2 cup egg whites (about 4 large egg whites)
a pinch of salt
1 cup sugar
orange-colored sugar
black-colored sugar


[Cooking Instructions]
1. Preheat the oven to 300°F. Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment or wax paper.

2. With an electric mixer, beat the egg whites and salt on high speed until soft peaks form.

3. Continue mixing on high speed while adding 1/2 cup of the sugar. Add the remaining sugar by the tablespoonful. Beat for another 1-2 minutes, until the mixture is stiff and shiny.

4. Drop by the spoonful onto the cookie sheets. Flatten each cookie slightly with the back of a spoon. Decorate with colored sugars.

5. Bake until pale golden, about 30 minutes. Let cool.

Serving Size: 1 meringue
[Nutritional Information]
Number of Servings: 34
Per Serving
Calories 24 Carbohydrate 6 g
Fat 0 g Fiber 0 g
Protein 0 g Saturated Fat 0 g
Sodium 51 mg