Bananas that are getting past ripe work perfectly in smoothies. Peel them, wrap them in plastic, and freeze them.

Ciabatta, the Italian flat bread popular in toasted sandwiches, makes a handy pizza base. You can reduce the carbs and calories slightly by pulling out some of the soft interior.

A fun variation on traditional pizza toppings, with shrimp, ricotta cheese, and mozzarella.

This dish takes only minutes to prepare. Add shrimp for something special.

Prebake the crust, then spoon in the filling and top with shredded cheese.

This casserole uses chunks of fresh salmon with a lot of healthy omega-3 fatty acids.

A refreshing blend of chilled green beans, snow peas, and cauliflower florets, seasoned with ginger and rice wine vinegar.

Before rolling, toss thin strips of the ham, turkey, and cheese with the veggies.

These muffins are perfect for breakfast or a snack. They get their crunch from chopped walnuts.

Healthy ingredients combined into an Italian classic.