Vegetarian Recipe: Oatmeal Raisin Muffins

MUFFIN OATMEAL RAISIN MUFFINS Two nutritional champs, nonfat yogurt and oatmeal, get a boost from white whole wheat flour in this not-too-sweet treat.

Vegetarian Recipe: Caribbean Cabbage and Coconut

SIDE DISH CARIBBEAN CABBAGE AND COCONUT Crunchy, creamy, sweet and spicy come together in this vegan stew. 1 tablespoon canola or coconut oil

Vegetarian Recipe: D.I.Y. Granola

BREAKFAST D.I.Y. GRANOLA 4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats 1 cup almonds 1 cup dried shredded coconut, unsweetened ¼ cup sunflower seeds

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Tasteful ways to eat lighter and healthier

This dish goes well with roasted meats or chicken, but it is so full of flavor that it can just as easily be a main course. The amount of sodium can be kept in check in three ways: The rice is fragrant and needs no extra salt. The vegetables need only a small amount. Skip the canned chickpeas and cook your own.

Vegetarian Recipe: Asian Tofu Dip

DIP ASIAN TOFU DIP 1 large garlic clove, peeled 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger (1 thumb-sized piece) 1 tablespoon Asian chile-garlic sauce

Vegetarian Recipe: Whole Wheat Pasta With Broccoli, Lemon And Mint

MAIN DISH WHOLE WHEAT PASTA WITH BROCCOLI, LEMON AND MINT 1 head broccoli, cut into florets (stems may be chopped into small pieces, too)

Recipe: Eggplant, Pepper & Squash Ragout

TOPPING EGGPLANT, PEPPER & SQUASH RAGOUT This dish is something like a ratatouille but a little less complicated. Use a mix of pattypan, zucchini and crookneck squash.

Recipe: Goat Cheese Custard

SIDE DISH GOAT CHEESE CUSTARD Substitute any other cheese that melts well, such as finely grated Parmesan or Pecorino, or a creamy Gorgonzola dolce.