Allina: Recipe of the week

Main dishes: Savory meatloaf

4 Jan 2010 12:30:46 AM CST

Enjoy an old standby in a healthful way.

Desserts: Chocolate caramel bars

28 Dec 2009 12:30:46 AM CST

Enjoy this bite-sized chocolate treat.

Soups: Hot chili soup

21 Dec 2009 12:30:46 AM CST

Getting tired of your usual cold-weather recipes? Warm up with this chili-influenced soup.

Salads: Cranberry salad

14 Dec 2009 12:30:46 AM CST

Apples, nuts and other crisp flavors complement cranberries in this easy-to-make combination.

Breakfast: Light Denver omelet

7 Dec 2009 12:30:46 AM CST

Start your day with this delicious mixture of mushrooms, tomatoes, peppers and ham.

Not sure: Herb blend

30 Nov 2009 12:30:46 AM CST

This heart-smart blend of herbs and spices is especially good on meats and vegetables.

Main dishes: Cider-basted turkey

23 Nov 2009 02:12:07 PM CST

Use this marinade to baste a whole turkey or a turkey breast. It's also a great way to moisten turkey stuffing or flavor gravy.

Desserts: Holiday squash pie

16 Nov 2009 12:30:45 AM CST

This tasty, cholesterol-free pie is high in vitamin A. Cashews and walnuts add the health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids.

Main dishes: Garlic pesto chicken

9 Nov 2009 12:30:45 AM CST

This recipe combines heart-healthy garlic with pesto, an Italian sauce made of basil, parmesan cheese, pine nuts and olive oil. You can find pesto at many grocery stores in the refrigerated section near the fresh pasta.

Main dishes: Spaghetti with meat sauce

2 Nov 2009 12:30:46 AM CST

Need to cut down on the salt? Add this main dish -- flavored with garlic, onions, pepper and red wine -- to your menu.

Breakfast: Pumpkin spice muffins

26 Oct 2009 12:30:46 AM CST

Bake a batch to serve a crowd or to save for a quick breakfast or snack.

Side dishes: Baked stuffed potatoes with spicy yogurt sauce

19 Oct 2009 12:30:30 AM CDT

This recipe gives a little extra zing to a standard side dish.

Main dishes: Zucchini lasagna

12 Oct 2009 12:30:29 AM CDT

This flavorful main dish doesn't have the fat and calories of traditional meat lasagna.

Desserts: Apple pie with graham cracker crust

5 Oct 2009 12:30:29 AM CDT

Enjoy this classic dessert in a heart-smart way.

Main dishes: Pork chop potato casserole

28 Sep 2009 12:30:29 AM CDT

This low-salt dish for four is flavored with garlic, onion, pepper, sage and more.