Recipes

This low-fat meal scores high in flavor with the additions of vine-ripened tomatoes and fresh corn sliced off the cob.

Summer squash come in a tantalizing array of shapes and colors: straightneck, crookneck, or scalloped fruits colored yellow, gold, cream, lime, or a striking dark green.

Fresh lemon, avocado, and chives give tuna a zesty flavor (look for canned “light” tuna, which is lowest in mercury). For another taste twist, take advantage of the smaller, sweet banana peppers available in summer.

When the mercury is high and your desire to work in a hot summer kitchen is low, these quick, oven-free recipes may motivate you to create a healthy, no-cook feast.

Tropical Fruit Sundae. Toss cubed pineapple, papaya, and oranges with a bit of lime juice. Top with low-fat vanilla

(Makes 12)

3/4 cup (6 ounces) vanilla or plain nonfat yogurt
1/3 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons finely chopped crystallized ginger
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups whole-wheat flour
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup diced fresh apricots (or one 8.5-ounce can unsweetened apricot halves, drained and diced)

Serves 8 / This satisfying side dish boasts skin-saving lycopene. Salting the tomatoes draws out water, preventing them

This pizza bursts with flavor while providing a healthy dose of fiber and antioxidants.

Enjoy the light, summery flavor of pesto combined with fresh tomatoes and healthy turkey or chicken sausage.