Allina: Recipe of the week

Desserts: Double chocolate fudgies

5 Mar 2012 11:55:25 AM CST

These mini-muffins go great in brown bag lunches for school or work. Makes about 2 dozen in 20 to 30 minutes.

Side dishes: Creamy spinach casserole

27 Feb 2012 11:50:13 AM CST

Spinach is a good source of iron. This side dish offers flavorful way to benefit from it.

Desserts: Chocolate caramel bars

13 Feb 2012 11:40:03 AM CST

Enjoy this bite-sized chocolate treat.

Salads: Cucumber and onion salad

6 Feb 2012 11:34:31 AM CST

This crisp and tangy salad is not only easy to make, it's a refreshing menu addition for people who have had weight loss surgery.

Main dishes: Fettuccini with tuna sauce

30 Jan 2012 12:30:14 AM CST

The whole wheat pasta and tuna in this recipe give you complex carbohydrates, omega-3 fatty acids, B vitamins, plus some calcium, iron, magnesium and zinc.

Main dishes: Don's cilantro lime and top sirloin chili

23 Jan 2012 12:30:14 AM CST

Some who sampled this chili cook-off winner liked it so much they made it themselves. They said it was simple to make and became a family favorite. Makes 16 servings.

Desserts: Pineapple-cherry crisp

16 Jan 2012 12:30:14 AM CST

Try this tasty, no cholesterol dessert.

Main dishes: Tofu-vegetable stir fry

9 Jan 2012 12:30:14 AM CST

Tofu contains soy proteina, making it a good way to get protein without eating meat. The flavorings and colorful vegetables in this recipe make tofu an appealing alternative.

Not sure: Herb blend

2 Jan 2012 12:30:15 AM CST

This heart-smart seasoning is especially good on lean meats and vegetables.

Main dishes: Turkey jambalaya

26 Dec 2011 12:30:29 AM CST

This dish can help you watch your fat and add Cajun flair to left over turkey or chicken.

Soups: Hot chili soup

19 Dec 2011 12:30:29 AM CST

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

Desserts: Apple pie

12 Dec 2011 12:30:28 AM CST

This dessert sweetens the menu, despite no added sugar. It's especially good if you have diabetes or are baking for someone who needs to watch his or her blood glucose.

Main dishes: Arroz con pollo (rice with chicken)

5 Dec 2011 09:36:02 AM CST

The spices in this tasty dish will keep you from reaching for the salt shaker.