Servings: 6

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

To Make Ahead: Cover and refrigerate the salad and shrimp separately for up to 1 day. | Equipment: Six 8- to 10-inch skewers

Recipe Description:

Fresh herbs make all the difference in this light, summery bean salad that in turn makes an aromatic bed for the easy grilled shrimp. The shrimp and salad are wonderful together but you could also make them separately. Consider skewering and grilling scallops as another delicious option.

Recipe Ingredients:

1. 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
2. 1/3 cup lemon juice
3. 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4. 2 tablespoons packed fresh oregano, minced
5. 2 tablespoons packed fresh sage, minced
6. 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
7. 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
8. 1/2 teaspoon salt
9. 2 15-ounce cans cannellini beans, rinsed
10. 12 cherry tomatoes, quartered
11. 1 cup finely diced celery
12. 24 raw shrimp (21-25 per pound; see Note), peeled and deveined

Recipe Steps:

1. Combine lemon zest, lemon juice, oil, oregano, sage, chives, pepper and salt in a large bowl. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the dressing in a small bowl. Add beans, tomatoes and celery to the large bowl; toss well.
2. Preheat grill to medium-high or place a grill pan over medium-high heat until hot.
3. Thread shrimp onto 6 skewers. (If using a grill pan, you don’t need to skewer the shrimp.)
4. Oil the grill rack (see Tip) or the grill pan. Grill the shrimp until pink and firm, turning once, about 4 minutes total. Serve the shrimp on the white bean salad, drizzled with the reserved dressing.

Recipe Tips & Notes:

1. Note: Both wild-caught and farm-raised shrimp can damage the surrounding ecosystems when not managed properly. Look for shrimp certified by an independent agency, such as Wild American Shrimp or Marine Stewardship Council. If you can’t find certified shrimp, choose wild-caught shrimp from North America—it’s more likely to be sustainably caught. Shrimp is usually sold by the number needed to make one pound. For example, “21-25 count” means there will be 21 to 25 shrimp in a pound. Size names, such as “large” or “extra large,” are not standardized. In recipes calling for a specific count, order by the count (or number) per pound to be sure you’re getting the size you want.
2. Tip: To oil a grill rack, oil a folded paper towel, hold it with tongs and rub it over the rack. (Do not use cooking spray on a hot grill.)

Recipe Nutrition:

Per serving: 212 calories; 8 g fat (1 g sat, 5 g mono); 95 mg cholesterol; 22 g carbohydrate; 0 g added sugars; 17 g protein; 8 g fiber; 891 mg sodium; 242 mg potassium

Nutrition Bonus: Nutrition bonus: Vitamin C (25% daily value).

1 Carbohydrate Servings

Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 2 1/2 lean meat, 1 1/2 fat

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 2 hours

To Make Ahead: Store the cooled cake airtight at room temperature for up to 1 day. Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with almonds just before serving. | Equipment: 9-inch springform pan, parchment paper

Recipe Description:
Honey and almonds flavor this simple (and gluten-free) cake. It’s lovely for afternoon tea or a spring holiday dessert. Be careful not to overbeat the egg whites—they should be white and very foamy, but not at all stiff or able to hold peaks. If you beat them too much, the cake may sink in the middle as it cools.

Recipe Ingredients:
Cake
1.    1 1/2 cups whole almonds, toasted (see Tip)
2.    4 large eggs, at room temperature (see Tip), separated
3.    1/2 cup honey
4.    1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5.    1/2 teaspoon baking soda
6.    1/2 teaspoon salt

Topping
1.    2 tablespoons honey
2.    1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted (see Tip)

Recipe Steps:
1.    Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray. Line the bottom with parchment paper and spray the paper.
2.    Process whole almonds in a food processor or blender until finely ground (you will have about 13/4 cups ground). Beat 4 egg yolks, 1/2 cup honey, vanilla, baking soda and salt in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer (or use a paddle attachment on a stand mixer) on medium speed until well combined. Add the ground almonds and beat on low until combined.
3.    Beat 4 egg whites in another large bowl with the electric mixer (use clean beaters on a hand-held mixer or the whisk attachment on a stand mixer) on medium speed until very foamy, white and doubled in volume, but not stiff enough to hold peaks, 1 to 2 minutes (depending on the type of mixer). Using a rubber spatula, gently fold the egg whites into the nut mixture until just combined. Scrape the batter into the prepared pan.
4.    Bake the cake until golden brown and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean, about 28 minutes. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Run a knife around the edge of the pan and gently remove the side ring. Let cool completely.
5.    If desired, remove the cake from the pan bottom by gently sliding a large, wide spatula between the cake and the parchment paper. Carefully transfer the cake to a serving platter. To serve, drizzle the top of the cake with honey and sprinkle with sliced almonds.

Recipe Tips & Notes:
1.    Tip: To toast whole almonds, spread on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F, stirring once, until fragrant, 7 to 9 minutes. To toast sliced almonds, cook in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly browned, 2 to 4 minutes.
2.    Note: Eggs must be at room temperature for the proteins to unwind enough to support the cake’s crumb. Either set the eggs out on the counter for 15 minutes or submerge them in their shells in a bowl of lukewarm (not hot) water for 5 minutes before using.

Recipe Nutrition:
Per serving: 234 calories; 14 g fat (1 g sat, 8 g mono); 85 mg cholesterol; 22 g carbohydrate; 8 g protein; 3 g fiber; 208 mg sodium; 54 mg potassium
1 1/2 Carbohydrate Servings
Exchanges: 1 1/2 carbohydrates (other), 3 fat

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes (including freezing time)

To Make Ahead: Cover and freeze the pie for up to 3 days. | Equipment: 9-inch deep-dish pie pan

Recipe Description:
While pumpkin pie deserves respect as a Thanksgiving icon, it’s fun to shake up tradition. Surprise your family and friends with a frozen pie this year—it just might become one of their holiday favorites. No need to let them know how easy it is.

Recipe Ingredients:

Crust
1.    30 small gingersnap cookies (about 7 1/2 ounces)
2.    2 tablespoons raisins
3.    1 tablespoon canola oil

Filling
1.    1 cup canned pumpkin puree
2.    1/3 cup packed brown sugar
3.    1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4.    1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
5.    1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
6.    2 pints (4 cups) frozen low-fat vanilla ice cream, softened (see Tip)

Recipe Steps:
1.    Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 9-inch deep-dish pie pan with cooking spray.
2.    To prepare crust: Combine gingersnaps and raisins in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Add oil and pulse until blended. Press evenly into the bottom and up the sides of the prepared pan.
3.    Bake the crust until set, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
4.    To prepare filling: Combine pumpkin, sugar, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg in a large bowl and mix well. Add ice cream and stir until blended. Spoon the mixture into the cooled pie crust. Freeze until firm, at least 2 hours. Let the pie soften slightly in the refrigerator for 20 to 30 minutes before serving.

Recipe Tips & Notes:
1.    Tip: To soften ice cream quickly, microwave on Medium-Low for 30 to 60 seconds.

Recipe Nutrition:

Per serving: 231 calories; 5 g fat (1 g sat, 2 g mono); 4 mg cholesterol; 42 g carbohydrate; 4 g protein; 2 g fiber; 179 mg sodium; 149 mg potassium

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin A (80% daily value)
3 Carbohydrate Servings

Exchanges: 3 other carbohydrate, 1 fat