1. Slimmer, high calcium dips — Make your own Greek-style yogurt by placing plain yogurt in a coffee filter and allowing whey to drain off. Use instead of sour cream.
2. MUFA-rich Mexican bean dip – Whip up a bowl of Black Bean-Chipotle Dip from my new book, 400 Calorie Fix, and visit the book website for other snack ideas.
3. All-white protein-packed chicken wings – Oven-fry chicken breast strips and coat with wing sauce. Look for my recipe in 101 Optimal Life Foods, by David Grotto, RD, LDN, and coming soon to the Almond Board of California website.
   
4. Grease-free pita chips – Separate pita bread into two disks, cut into 8 wedges, and bake at 250° F until crisp.
5. Brit-inspired beer– Cut beer calories in half by making a beer shandy with equal amounts of beer and calorie-free lemonade.

And here is the update on my CSA bounty:

Thursday, January 28
Shredded and braised the entire head of cabbage with 1 sliced onion, 1 chopped Granny Smith apple, 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, a few grinds of black pepper, and 1 teaspoon caraway seeds. Best after 24 hours in the fridge.

Saturday, January 30
Homemade whole wheat crust pizza topped with a thin layer of pureed tomatoes, 1 1/2 pounds of sliced, caramelized onions, 1 pound of trimmed, sliced, blanched Russian kale, and grated part-skim mozzarella and Parmigiano Reggiano.

Sunday, January 31
Roasted 1 1/2 pounds of beets at 425° F until soft, peeled, sliced, and topped with balsamic vinegar and a sprinkle of salt.

Monday, February 1
Cut several potatoes and remaining celery root into small cubes, drizzled with olive oil, and roasted. Seasoned with McCormick’s salt-free Italian seasoning blend and a sprinkle of sea salt.