A great way to use up leftover ham, especially if it's been in the freezer. My version of ham salad keeps the mayonnaise to a bare minimum, just enough to bind the ham, sweet onion and celery together, highlighting that coveted smoky ham flavor. For anyone who still has Easter ham – or Christmas ham?! – in the freezer, get it out to thaw asap. Ham salad's on the menu.

A taste of summer sunshine, the Finnish classic recipe for "summer soup", in Finnish that's kesäkeitto ( kesä meaning summer and keitto meaning soup). Traditionally, Finnish Summer Soup's milky broth is packed with the season's first tiny garden-fresh vegetables: sumptous, that tradition. Me, I make Finnish Summer Soup all summer long with all kinds of vegetables: we lap it up, one potful after another. Real Food, Fresh & Seasonal, Finland's Summer Classic. Budget-Friendly. Great for Meal Prep. Weight Watchers Friendly. Low Carb. Vegetarian. Decidedly Delicious. What're you waiting for?!

A simple but magical combination of sour cream, cream and lime, a homemade DIY version of Mexican crema, the sour cream-like sauce for tacos, enchiladas, quesadillas, eggs, even the tops of soups. In our kitchen, Lime Crema is a staple, like ketchup and mustard. We add a tiny dollop to everything , well, not everything, not to hot-fudge sundaes, say, but pret' near everything else.

Homemade bread with a kick, thanks to a touch of salsa and everyday spices, the kind of recipe that sneaks its way into regular rotation. It’s easy to make and not just for sandwiches. It's just the thing alongside a pot of chili, a bowl of soup or a simple salad — and yes, leftovers make the best toast ever. And that little kick? Totally unexpected! Approachable, Memorable Homestyle Whole Food. Real Food, Fresh & Inventive. A Traditional Recipe Plus My Own Special Twists. Year-Round Kitchen Staple. Budget Friendly. Great for Meal Prep. Vegetarian. What're you waiting for?! So Good!!

A simple sweet 'n' frothy mix of summer strawberries and milks, something creamier and more strawberry-y than a strawberry smoothie, something akin to a strawberry milkshake. Real Food, Fresh & Springy. Just Five Ingredients!

What a Match! The day has finally arrived! Last night I "flipped the switch" and Kitchen Parade's Weight Watchers recipe page is now sorted by Freestyle points!

Another Concept Recipe, Make It Your Way A healthy grain salad recipe that starts with red quinoa (don't worry, regular white quinoa works too, so would another grain), a few vegetables for crunch, a sprinkle of fresh herbs for brightness, a handful of feta cheese for creaminess, all tossed in an easy vinaigrette. This will be my go-to salad for the summer, protein-packed, fiber-good and eminently variable. But make it your way, it's a "concept recipe" — easily adapted to what you like, what's seasonal in your world, what you have on hand, what sounds good to you !

A simple three-ingredient substitute for Baker's Joy, the baking spray so many bakers rely on, including me for many, many years. If you've got cake plans coming up, give this easy mix a try. Join me in ditching the Baker's Joy! Baking Pan Spray Made from Scratch. Just Three Ingredients & Works Like a Charm, Even for Bundt Pans. Mere Minutes to the Pan. A New Addition to The Homemade Pantry , a Kitchen Parade Specialty. Budget Friendly. Easy DIY. Not just vegan, Vegan Done Real . So Useful!

What a chili! It's full of protein and colorful vegetables and beans plus warm chili spices! It deserves fame among those who follow the Weight Watchers freestyle program: every single ingredient is "free" and so this is a zero-point chili! So good! ~ Skip Straight to the Recipe ~ This recipe has just been updated! It's an example of a recipe which deserves a new look, thank you Weight Watchers Freestyle. Plus it's a (slightly? I hope?) humorous look at my long-time love affair with frozen vegetables. Circa 2004: Frozen Vegetables Were a "New" Discovery It’s silly, perhaps, but only recently did I discover frozen vegetables. For too long, unless a vegetable was fresh, it wasn’t worth serving. The transformation happened over a simple supper when a friend served steamed green beans topped with a little butter alongside chicken and rice. Simultaneously sweet and salty, the beans tasted so good – when I learned they were frozen, call me hook...

A New Master Recipe The one salad dressing I make week-in and week-out, just one "recipe" but never the same twice. That's because it's a Master Recipe that invites creative adaptations to match your own family's taste and what's on hand. If you're looking for a lighter, fresher ranch-style dressing made from scratch, give this recipe a try ... Real Food, Fresh & Flexible. Year-Round Meal Prep Staple. Weeknight Easy, Weekend Special. Weight Watchers Friendly. Low Carb. Naturally Gluten Free. Vegetarian.