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  1. Instead of a cheeseburger, grill a stuffed burger Renee Comet /USA WEEKEND. Food styling /Lisa Cherk

    Refresh cookout classics

    Summer meals are leisurely and fuss-free, a chance to take advantage of just-picked produce, fresh air and lingering sunshine. From a grilled fruit sundae to a stuffed cheeseburger, these cookout classics get a refreshing update. Don't miss our Twitter chat with Ellie Krieger on May 29 at 1 p.m. ET.

    • May. 24, 2012
  2. Create a tasty rainbow slaw. Renee Comet /USA WEEKEND. Food styling /Lisa Cherk

    Recipe: Colorful Coleslaw

    This dish is like putting your regular 'white' coleslaw through a prism and having a rainbow of exciting just-picked color and flavor emerge on the other side.

    • May. 24, 2012
  3. Potato salad is perfect for a backyard barbeque Renee Comet /USA WEEKEND. Food Styling /Lisa Cherk

    Recipe: Creamy Potato Salad with Egg, Peas, and Chives

    In summer, the beautiful farm-fresh ingredients inevitably lead me to this sumptuous potato salad which is perfect for a backyard barbeque.

    • May. 24, 2012
  4. Scoop up a fruit sundae. Renee Comet /USA WEEKEND. Food Styling /Lisa Cherk

    Recipe: Grilled Fruit Sundaes with Strawberry Sauce

    Stone fruits such as peaches and plums are made all the more luscious with a turn on the grill. In a small bowl, stir the honey and boiling water together until the honey is dissolved.

    • May. 24, 2012
  5. Have questions about summer food? Don't miss our Twitter chat with Ellie. Renee Comet /USA WEEKEND. Food Styling /Lisa Cherk

    Bonus Recipe: Steak and Mushrooms Chimichurri

    Nothing gives you summer sizzle quite like a grilled steak.

    • May. 24, 2012
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    See Daniluk's fast recipe using shiitakes at usaweekend.com. Randy Mayor/Getty Images

    Don't be in the dark about mushrooms

    Sure, the shiitake mushroom is a brown fungus, but it's also a food that can fight infections and enhance your immune system.

    • May. 24, 2012
  6. Recipe: Shiitake Mushroom and Arugula Sauté

    Shiitake mushrooms contain the active compound lentinan, which has the ability to strengthen the immune system.

    • May. 24, 2012
  7. Pesto gives this salad a delightful punch. Photo Credit: Renee Comet /USA WEEKEND. Food Styling /Lisa Cherkasky.

    Recipe: Peppery Arugula Salad with Pesto Vinaigrette

    With minimal effort, you can have a salad that is bursting with flavor; all you need to do is break out of the ordinary.

    • May. 17, 2012
  8. Use Greek yogurt for a lighter tartar sauce./ Renee Comet/ USA WEEKEND. Food Styling/ Lisa Cherkasky.

    Recipe: Salmon Cakes with Ginger-Sesame Sauce

    A go-to staple with a modern, zesty twist.

    • May. 10, 2012
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    Speed kills: Eat too fast and you’ll miss the subtle tastes. Bob Randall/Getty Images

    Get the most from every bite

    Whether we want to admit it or not, we all get a little disappointed when we get down to that final bite of our favorite chocolate lava cake.

    • May. 10, 2012
  9. Treat Mom to this simple, hearty salad. Renee Comet/USA WEEKEND Food Styling / Lisa Cherka

    Recipe: All-Day Breakfast Salad

    Many women see Mother's Day as a respite from cooking, but for me, being in the kitchen on a Sunday, when I am in no rush, is a real treat.

    • May. 3, 2012
  10. Wow guests with this easy, bite-sized appetizer. Photo credit: Renee Comet / USA WEEKEND. Food Styling: Lisa Cherkasky.

    Recipe: Crab Salad in Crisp Wonton Cups

    If I want to take it to another level without much fuss, this elegant appetizer is the answer.

    • Apr. 26, 2012
  11. Mix it up by swapping in herbs like basil or chervil. Photo Credit: Renee Comet /USA WEEKEND. Food Styling by Lisa Cherkasky.

    Recipe: Asparagus with Mimosa Topping

    The tasty topping in this recipe has nothing to do with champagne.

    • Apr. 19, 2012
  12. Louis-Dreyfus’ says her chocolate frosting is “incredible.” Todd Plitt/USAT

    Julia Louis-Dreyfus' Chocolate Frosting Recipe

    Louis-Dreyfus’ says her chocolate frosting is “incredible.”

    • Apr. 19, 2012
  13. Ellie Krieger’s recipe for Chicken Chop Suey. Renee Comet / USA WEEKEND. Food Styling by Lisa Cherkasky.

    Recipe: Crunchy Chicken Chop Suey

    For a quick, tasty and healthy meal, you can't beat a good stir-fry. It is chock-full of fresh vegetables and high-impact flavors, it doesn't take much oil, and it all comes together fast in one big pan.

    • Apr. 12, 2012
  14. This pasta salad tastes so good, you'll forget it's good for you. Renee Comet / USA WEEKEND. Food Styling: Lisa Cher

    Recipe: Whole Wheat Pasta Salad with Walnuts and Feta Cheese

    Whole grains are packed with fiber, essential vitamins and minerals and protective antioxidants.

    • Apr. 5, 2012
  15. This Lemon Garlic Marinated Lamb Chops recipe from Ellie Krieger has under 300 calories. Photo: Renee Comet for USA WEEKEND. Food Styling by Lisa Cherkasky.

    Recipe: Lemon-Garlic Marinated Lamb Chops

    Lamb has a solid place as the centerpiece of a spring menu. It is served at Eastertime around the world.

    • Mar. 29, 2012
  16. It’s no yolk. This updated Devilish Egg recipe is still rich and zesty but much healthier. Renee Comet / USA WEEKEND. Food Styling by Lisa Cherkasky.

    Devilishly delicious eggs

    Like a sheep in wolf's clothing, these deviled eggs look (and taste) so rich you think you should avoid them. But behind that indulgent impression, is a perfectly innocent, good-for-you finger-food.

    • Mar. 22, 2012
  17. This is Ellie Krieger’s Sage-Rubbed Pork Chops with Warm Apple Slaw. Renee Comet for USA WEEKEND. Food Styling by Lisa Cherkasky. Renee Comet/USA WEEKEND

    Recipe: Sage-Rubbed Pork Chops with Warm Apple Slaw

    This dish is a fresh, new take on a classic, old-world flavor combo — pork, apples, cabbage and sage.

    • Mar. 15, 2012
  18. Recipe: Mashed Potatoes with Cauliflower

    Need a side to go with the Sage-Rubbed Pork Chops with Warm Apple Slaw? Serve with some crusty brown bread or my Mashed Potatoes with Cauliflower - an exclusive recipe, not yet been published in any of my cookbooks.

    • Mar. 15, 2012
  19. This Orange-Pistachio Wild Rice is easy to make, versatile and less than 300 calories per serving. Photo Credit: Renee Comet for USA WEEKEND. Food Styling by Lisa Cherkasky Renee Comet/USA WEEKEND

    Recipe: Orange-Pistachio Wild Rice Salad

    If you think of whole grains as brown and boring, consider this enticing dish your wake-up call. It's loaded with color and exciting flavors, it's simple to make and it's incredibly versatile.

    • Mar. 8, 2012
  20. Try sweet potato french fries for a healthy alternative. Joseph De Leo/Getty Images

    Slim down your favorite comfort foods

    Comfort food can be soothing and fun, but it tends to be high in calories, fat or sugar.

    • Mar. 8, 2012
  21. This is Ellie Krieger’s Sea Bass with Tomato, Olives, and Capers. Photo Credit: Renee Comet for USA WEEKEND. Food Styling by Lisa Cherkasky Renee Comet/USA WEEKEND

    Recipe: Sea Bass with Tomatoes, Olives and Capers

    Whether you are a fish aficionado or just beginning to explore cooking seafood, this dish is sure to make it into regular rotation in your home.

    • Mar. 1, 2012
  22. This is Ellie Krieger’s Tuscan Vegetable Soup. / Photo by Renee Comet for USA WEEKEND. Food Styling by Lisa Cherkasky.

    Recipe: Terrific Tuscan Vegetable Soup

    When it's chilly outside, there's no more satisfying way to get your vegetables than in a big, belly-warming bowl of soup.

    • Feb. 23, 2012
  23. This is Ellie Krieger’s Chicken Pot Pie with Phyllo Crust. Renee Comet/USA WEEKEND;  Food Styling/ Lisa Cherk

    Recipe: Chicken Pot Pie with Phyllo Crust

    These sumptuous pot pies have a crisp, flaky crust made of layers of phyllo, a paper-thin Greek pastry dough that's a deliciously lighter alternative to typical pastry dough.

    • Feb. 15, 2012
  24.  Renee Comet/USA WEEKEND

    Recipe: Apricot Almond Truffles

    Show your love by making this healthy alternative to traditional Valentine's candies. These dark chocolate truffles are the perfect way to show your love to someone special.

    • Feb. 9, 2012
  25. Ellie Krieger's Blueberry Buckwheat Pancakes Renee Comet/USA WEEKEND

    Recipe: A heart-healthy pancake breakfast

    Nothing says "weekend" like a stack of hot pancakes, preferably eaten while you are still in your PJs, of course.

    • Feb. 1, 2012
  26. Join Ellie for the big game

    Food personality, nutritionist and cookbook author Ellie Krieger has the perfect menu for your friends and family. Check out this collection of bold flavors, easy prep and guiltless decadence.

    • Jan. 26, 2012
  27. Cheesy Pizza Dip with Quick Marinara Sauce Ben Fink for USA WEEKEND

    Online only: Cheesy Pizza Dip with Quick Marinara Sauce

    Cheesy pizza dip with quick marinara sauce seem just too good to be good for you!

    • Jan. 26, 2012
  28. Broiled Buffalo Wings with Blue Cheese Dip Ben Fink for USA WEEKEND

    Recipe: Blue Cheese Dip

    • ¼ cup plain Greek-style nonfat yogurt

    • Jan. 26, 2012
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