Healthy food, fresh ingredients, simple reci[es

If you grow beans, or get them from a local farm, you may start to look for new ways of serving them.

We did the shrimp in a perforated grill pan on the barbecue but a skillet will work.

I used yellow squash but green or striped (zucchini) would work the same.

Something different for summer grilling: Mustard coated chicken breasts with Mustard Sauce.

The sweet potatoes I can buy are large, so I normally only buy 1 for the 2 of us.

With peppers, onions, and mushrooms this is a complet 'side dish' - additional vegetable is optional.

This is a nice change from pasta salads and, with quick-cooking barley it's quick & easy to make.

The creaminess of the dressing makes this a great do-ahead dish for a picnic.

The kebabs are done with a Teriyaki marinade and served on a Thai-influenced salad for an easy summer dinner.

Grilled Salmon, with sliced avocado on a bed of lettuce makes a light summer dinner.

Oven Fried Cod with Tartar Sauce, Friday night fish fry the healthier way

Cherry Tomato Tart, with fresh chives, creamy goat cheese and marinated artichoke hearts

Garden Salad with Radishes, Carrots, Fennel, Ham and fresh green, finished with easy.

Yellow Tomato Vegetable Soup, chock-a-block with garden ripe tomatoes, carrots, celery, peppers, onions and cabbage.