Allina: Recipe of the week

Main dishes: Garlic pesto chicken

9 Nov 2009 12:30:29 AM CDT

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.

Side dishes: Black beans with rice

21 Sep 2009 12:30:30 AM CDT

This Latin favorite is a good source of fiber and protein.

Desserts: Pineapple-cherry crisp

14 Sep 2009 12:30:30 AM CDT

Try this tasty, no cholesterol dessert.