A strata is a layered egg-and-bread casserole. In this recipe, frozen hash browns substitute for the bread.

A French cassoulet traditionally is simmered for hours. Baking this version in the oven slashes the cooking to about 40 minutes. For a touch of freshness, top with snipped parsley just before serving.

Minestrone is Italian for "big soup," and this one is big indeed--full of zucchini, onion, and carrot. For a vegetarian version, substitute vegetable broth for the chicken broth.

As long as you have the grill going for this basil-basted salmon, throw some summer vegetables on, too.

Nachos for dessert? Sure! The homemade cinnamon and sugar crisps are layered with fresh berries, fat-free whipped topping, almonds, and grated chocolate.

Want to enjoy this classic combination any day of the week? Use turkey tenderloin steaks instead of the turkey breast half. Broil steaks 4 to 5 inches from the heat for 8 to 10 minutes, turning once.

Choose your favorite vegetables, season with herbs and grill. If you'd rather cook indoors, we also give baking directions.

Save on cleanup time by mashing the vegetables in the saucepan they cook in.

We've cut the calories on a traditional salade nicoise (sah-LAHD nee-SWAHZ) recipe by reducing the oil and using water-pack tuna.

The inclusion of berries give traditional mulled cider a new taste.