• 1 Tbs. plus 1 tsp. unsalted butter or margarine
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1 green bell pepper, seeded and cut into thin strips
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into thin strips
• 1 lb. zucchini, cut into thin strips
• 1 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
• 1/8 tsp. salt (optional)

Melt butter in a heavy nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Sauté garlic and bell peppers 4-5 minutes or until peppers begin to soften. Add zucchini and sauté another 4 minutes. Stir in lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste.

Per serving: calories 62, fat 4.1g, 53% calories from fat, cholesterol 10mg, protein 1.8g, carbohydrates 6.4g, fiber 1.8g, sugar 3.3g, sodium 5mg, diet points 1.7.

• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 3 Tbs. fresh ginger, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and chopped
• 3 Tbs. lime juice
• 1 Tbs. olive oil
• 1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
• 1/4 tsp. turmeric
• 1 lb. tofu, cut into 1 inch slices

Combine first 4 ingredients in a blender or food processor. Process until smooth, adding a little water if necessary. Add next 4 ingredients and mix thoroughly. Transfer mixture to a shallow dish. Add tofu and toss to coat well. Cover and refrigerate 10 minutes. Spread enough marinade to cover bottom of a large, heavy nonstick skillet. Add tofu to skillet. Spread remaining marinade over tofu. Cover skillet tightly and cook over medium low heat 15 minutes until tofu is cooked throughout.

Per serving: calories 142, fat 9.0g, 52% calories from fat, cholesterol 0mg, protein 10.3g, carbohydrates 8.5g, fiber 2.2g, sugar 3.5g, sodium 12mg, diet points 3.7.

The recommended wines are: Gewürztraminer, Sauvignon Blanc, or Chenin Blanc.

• 4 thick slices French bread
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

Turn on broiler. Sprinkle Parmesan over bread. Place under broiler 1-2 minutes, or until golden.

Per serving: calories 89, fat 2.1g, 22% calories from fat, cholesterol 4mg, protein 4.1g, carbohydrates 13.1g, fiber 0.8g, sugar 0.5g, sodium 237mg, diet points 2.3.