Oh yummy! This is a naturally sweet way to dress ol’ Tom in all the brightest colors. Fortunately for you, the only parade he’ll be seeing is the one on your tabletop. Dig in and enjoy.

1 (3-lb) turkey breast
6 garlic cloves
1 Tbsp olive oil
Pinch salt and pepper to taste
1 tsp rosemary
1 tsp basil
20 to 25 dried apricot halves
1/2 cup cranberries
3 large carrots, cut in 1/2 inch pieces
1 cup broccoli florets
1 1/2 cup turkey broth (low sodium)
2 Tbsp white wine

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Spray, non-stick, shallow baking pan.
3. Make slits in turkey breast and inset garlic clove in each one.
4. Rub turkey breast down with olive oil. Rub ol’ Tom down good, girls!
5. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, rosemary, basil.
6. Place in prepared, shallow baking pan.
7. Add apricots, cranberries, carrots, broccoli.
8. Pour white wine over vegetables.
9. Cover and bake for 45 minutes, until meat is done, basting often throughout.

Health Benefits:
Low in fat and sodium, and provides over half of all the protein you need for the day. Surrounded by nutrient rich vegetables all afloat in anti-oxidants. Don’t wait for Thanksgiving, enjoy!

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Serve this up for breakfast, lunch, dinner or snack. It’s yummy good for everyone! Design your very own to please your taste buds.

4 slices whole-wheat bread (thin sliced)
4 slices low-fat cheese (Swiss)
1 medium apple, thinly sliced (Granny Smith)
2 slices ham
2 slices turkey
1 tsp butter, softened (I like to use Smart Balance with olive oil)

Directions:
1. To make each sandwich
2. Layer two of the slices of bread with 1 cheese slice each.
3. Layer each with 1/2 of the apple slices.
4. Layer each with 1 slice of ham.
5. Layer each with 1 slice of turkey.
6. Add last two pieces of cheese.
7. Top with remaining slices of bread.
8. Spread top with thin layer of butter.
9. Heat grill pan over medium heat.
10. Put sandwiches in pan, buttered side down and place heavy skillet on top of sandwiches to weigh them down.
11. Cook 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown.

Health Benefits
Low fat starting with the bread all the way through this great little sandwich. Low in sodium, but high in protein, try the Smart Balance as suggested to keep this low-fat lunch in the healthy zone.

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No need to feel crabby, when you come home to this casserole. Assemble it the night before, then all you need to do is grab it right out of the fridge and pop it in the oven when you get home from work, school, church or gym. Serve it up with lots of veggies.

1/2 lb cooked crabmeat
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 red bell pepper, diced
1/4 cup black olives, minced
14 cup cilantro, chopped
1 medium onion, minced
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tsp basil
1 tsp oregano
Dash of cayenne pepper
1 egg
Salt and pepper to taste (optional)
1 cup bread crumbs
1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1/2 cup lemon juice
1 Tbsp olive oil

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Mix crab, celery, pepper, olives, cilantro, and onion in bowl.
3. Whisk egg, bread crumbs, yogurt and lemon in separate bowl.
4. Stir egg mixture into crab mixture.
5. Fold into lightly oiled casserole dish.
6. Bake 15 to 20 minutes.

Health Benefits
Gloriously low in fat, crab is a wonderful choice for your protein needs. The low-fat yogurt is full of prebiotic and probiotics, healthy bacteria, also a good source of fiber, yogurt is delicious and adds just the right stuff to pull this dish together.

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Quick and easy to make, especially if you make the Pesto sauce in advance, or buy it ready-made from the store. This meal is a great choice for a busy week night, when you just don’t have time to cook.

4 tuna steaks, 5 to 6 oz each
Salt and pepper to taste

1. Heat grill or broiler.
2. Cook tuna until the middle is opaque.
3. Transfer fish to plate and top with pesto.

Pesto (makes 1/2 cup)–will need food processor
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 cup fresh basil, stemmed
1/4 cup walnuts
2 Tbsp black olives, minced
1/4 cup sun dried tomatoes with oil
1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Blend together in food processor or purchase ready-made pesto at your local grocery store.

Health Benefits
High in protein and low in sodium and fat, tuna is a terrific choice for a low calorie meal. Choose extra virgin olive oil for the best health benefits–it’s loaded with antioxidants. The pesto sauce is low calorie, low fat and adds just the right zing–fit for a king!

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