And Even More!

>  California Wrap (Phase 1) >  Nutty Summer Squash with Asiago Cheese (Phase 1) >  Oven-Fried Chicken with Almonds (Phase 2) >  Angel Meringue Dessert (Phase 3)

More!

>  Zesty Crab Cakes with Creamy Pepper Sauce (Phase 2) >  Overnight Slaw (Phase 1) >  Berry Granita

And More!

>  Beef Kebabs with Peanut Dipping Sauce (Phase 1) >  Grilled Tuna with Teriyaki Glaze (Phase 2) >  Barbecue Salmon (Phase 3)

Yummy Recipes

Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese "Breakwiches"

 Mango Lassi

Indian Spiced Chilled Tomato Soup

Grilled Roasted Pepper, Red Onion, and Mozzarella Pizzas

Pork Pinchos with Shredded Cabbage Salad

Spicy Grilled Sweet Potato Fries

 Peach-Almond Parfaits

Today's Thought

It does make a difference what you call things.

--Kate Douglas Wiggin

Most of us think of dandelions as weeds. We buy special tools and poisons when they crop up and complain about them as surely as we welcome the spring that brings them.

Yet is there anything more lovely than a sea of yellow dandelions by the side of the road in June? Or as remarkable in transformation as the filaments of the mature dandelion blowing on the wind?

Sometimes we let someone else define for us what are weeds and what are flowers. We don't have to. Much of the beauty of the world is that we ourselves decide what is beautiful according to our own feelings. How lucky we are that, when we choose to, we can open our eyes and see!

Can I see the beauty in those around me right now?

Southwestern Beans & Rice

Fat: 1.6 g Carbohydrates: 42.2g Calories: 206.9 Protein: 8.8g

"This is one of my favorites because it is easy, fast and simple and versatile. If you like brown rice, I recommend using it in this and all recipes. It takes a bit longer to cook but is worth the wait, for both nutrition and taste. There is an instant brown rice on the market now, too."

2 CUPS COOKED BROWN RICE

1- 15 OUNCE CAN BLACK BEANS, DRAINED (PINTO OR KIDNEY ARE GOOD HERE, TOO)

1- 16 OUNCE JAR SALSA OF YOUR CHOICE

1- 15 OUNCE CAN WHOLE KERNEL CORN, DRAINED

HEAT THE FIRST 4 INGREDIENTS IN A SKILLET.

EITHER EAT WITH CHIPS, OR EAT IT IN A TORTILLA (FLOUR OR CORN)

Makes about 6-8 servings

I Cannot Do This Alone

 God, early in the morning I cry to you.
Help me to pray
And to concentrate my thoughts on you:
I cannot do this alone.
In me there is darkness,
But with you there is light;
I am lonely, but you do not leave me;
I am feeble in heart, but with you there is help;
I am restless, but with you there is peace.
In me there is bitterness, but with you there is patience;
I do not understand your ways,
But you know the way for me…
Restore me to liberty,
And enable me to live now
That I may answer before you and before me.
Lord, whatever this day may bring,
Your name be praised.

Daily Inspiration

Lots of people want to ride with you in the limo, but what you want is someone who will take the bus with you when the limo breaks down. -Oprah Winfrey

Christian Wisdom

I will not fear, for You are ever with me, and You will never leave me to face my perils alone. -Thomas Merton

The real measure of your contributions

It's nice to be important, but it's more important to be nice. - Church billboard in Kentucky