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Recipes by Jean Kressy

Chicago-style buffalo dogs
Prevention

Makes 4 servings

This gives new meaning to “a hot dog with the works”!

Nutritional info per serving: 221 cal, 12 g pro, 30 g carb, 4 g fiber, 7.5 g fat, 1.5 g sat fat, 21 mg chol, 851 mg sodium.

INGREDIENTS

4 buffalo hot dogs or 97% fat-free beef hot dogs
4 whole wheat hot dog buns
4 tsp yellow mustard
1⁄4 cuo sweet pickle relish
1⁄4 sm onion, chopped
1 med tomato, cut in wedges
2 dill pickle spears, halved
4 pepperoncini, halved
1⁄8 tsp celery salt (optional)

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DIRECTIONS

1. Heat grill to high and coat rack with cooking spray. Grill hot dogs, turning until brown.

2. Put hot dogs in buns and add to each: 1 teaspoon mustard, 1 tablespoon each relish and onion, 2 tomato wedges, a pickle half, peppers, and celery salt, if using.

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Turkey spinach burgers
Prevention

Makes 4 servings

A healthy dose of spinach makes these patties juicy and flavorful. Toast the buns right on the grill during the last few minutes of cooking.

Nutritional info per serving: 305 cal, 29 g pro, 30 g carb, 6 g fiber, 9.5 g fat, 2.5 g sat fat, 65 mg chol, 723 mg sodium

INGREDIENTS

1 lb ground lean turkey breast (7% fat or leaner)
1 pkg (10 oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and water squeezed out
2 Tbsp barbecue sauce
1⁄2 tsp salt
1⁄4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
4 whole wheat hamburger buns, toasted
4 tomato slices
4 lettuce leaves

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat grill to medium-high and coat rack with cooking spray.

2. Combine turkey, spinach, barbecue sauce, salt, and pepper in large bowl. Shape mixture into four 3 1⁄2"-diameter patties.

3. Grill patties 10 to 12 minutes, turning once, or until meat thermometer inserted into the middle from the side registers 165 F.

Serve on buns with tomato and lettuce.

TIPS

Flavor changer for a Tex-Mex burger: 2 tablespoons canned chopped green chile peppers, drained, for the barbecue sauce and add 1 teaspoon chili powder.

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Pasta salad with cucumber, red pepper and feta
Prevention

Makes 4 servings

Put this salad together on the morning of your barbecue bash and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutritional info per serving: 323 cal, 12 g pro, 40 g carb, 4 g fiber, 13.5 g fat, 3.5 g sat fat, 23 mg chol, 591 mg sodium

INGREDIENTS

6 oz multigrain chiocciole, elbow macaroni, shells, or other pasta shape
1/2 c fat-free sour cream
1/2 c reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/4 c crumbled feta cheese (1 oz)
3 Tbsp chopped fresh mint leaves
3 Tbsp 2% milk
1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/2 med cucumber, chopped (about 1 c)
1/2 med red bell pepper, chopped (about 1/2 c)

DIRECTIONS

1. Prepare pasta per package directions. Rinse.

2. Stir together sour cream, mayonnaise, cheese, mint, milk, mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in large bowl.

3. Add pasta, cucumber, and red pepper and mix to combine. Add salt and pepper to taste, if needed.

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Grilled Mexican corn
Prevention

Makes 4 servings

Don’t wait for the county fair for this yummy corn. It’s quick and easy to make yourself. You’ll never miss the butter!

Nutritional info per serving: 127 cal, 4 g pro, 19 g carb, 3 g fiber, 5 g fat, 2.5 g sat fat, 16 mg chol, 324 mg sodium

INGREDIENTS

1⁄2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1⁄2 tsp ground cumin
1⁄2 tsp salt
1⁄4 tsp garlic powder
1⁄8 tsp freshly ground black pepper
4 ears corn, husked
1⁄4 cup chopped cilantro
1 tsp chili powder

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat grill to high and coat rack with cooking spray.

2. Stir together sour cream, cumin, salt, garlic powder, and pepper in large, shallow dish.

3. Grill corn until browned in spots, 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally. Coat with sour cream mixture. Sprinkle with cilantro and chili powder.

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Watermelon with lime and ginger syrup
Prevention

Makes 4 servings

Watermelon gets a zingy boost from fresh ginger. Garnish this refreshing dessert with thin slices of lime, if you like.

Nutritional info per serving: 97 cal, 1 g pro, 25 g carb, 1 g fiber, 0.5 g fat, 0 g sat fat, 0 mg chol, 3 mg sodium

INGREDIENTS

1/2 c water
1/4 c sugar
2 Tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice (about 1 lime)
1 tsp grated fresh ginger
4 c bite-size seedless watermelon cubes (about 2 lb wedge with rind)

DIRECTIONS

1. Combine water and sugar in small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook and stir 30 seconds, or until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat, transfer to large bowl, and stir in lime juice and ginger. Cool to room temperature.

2. Add watermelon and mix gently.

Divide among 4 glasses or small dessert dishes.

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Grilled peaches with macaroons and caramel sauce
Prevention

Makes 4 servings

Grilling enhances the natural sugar found in healthy summer fruit, and a drizzle of caramel makes it taste decadently delicious.

Nutritional info per serving: 209 cal, 2 g pro, 46 g carb, 3 g fiber, 3.5 g fat, 2.5 g sat fat, 0.5 mg chol, 131 mg sodium

INGREDIENTS

4 med peaches, halved and pits removed
4 coconut macaroons
1/4 c jarred caramel topping

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat grill to medium and coat rack with cooking spray.

2. Place peaches cut side down on grill rack and grill until lightly browned and tender, about 10 minutes, turning once.

3. Arrange 2 halves on each of 4 dessert plates and crumble macaroons into cavities and over tops. Spoon caramel topping evenly over all.

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