Happy Nirvana

Fresh limes will last about 10 days in the refrigerator. Prep: 10 minutes Total: 45 minutes Get the recipe. Credits to:Everyday Food Blog – MarthaStewart.com

Breaded foods, like this crispy shrimp, don’t have to be fried — baking can yield results that are just as crispy (with less fat), especially when you use flaky panko instead of breadcrumbs. Prep: 30 minutes Total: 30 minutes Get the recipe. Credits to:Everyday Food Blog – MarthaStewart.com

This simple and fresh pasta dish comes together in only five minutes. The toasted pine nuts add a welcome crunch to the delicate angel hair and tomatoes, but they can be omitted if you like. Prep: 5 minutes Total: 15 minutes Get the recipe. Credits to:Everyday Food Blog – MarthaStewart.com

Both wooden and metal skewers are great for kebabs. Wooden skewers need to be soaked in water for 30 minutes before use. Prep: 30 minutes Total: 30 minutes Get the recipe. Credits to:Everyday Food Blog – MarthaStewart.com

Toss a classic combo of ham and peas into a new kind of pasta. If you don’t have bow-ties on hand, feel free to substitute spaghetti. Prep: 20 minutes Total: 20 minutes Get the recipe. Credits to:Everyday Food Blog – MarthaStewart.com

Treat your family to a steakhouse supper that’s kinder to your wallet, complete with familiar sides: tomato salad and creamed spinach. Prep: 30 minutes Total: 30 minutes Get the recipe. Credits to:Everyday Food Blog – MarthaStewart.com

Using light mayonnaise and lime juice in the dressing considerably reduces the calories and fat in this salad. Chili powder adds spice to the shrimp and chip croutons. Prep: 30 minutes Total: 30 minutes Get the recipe. Credits to:Everyday Food Blog – MarthaStewart.com

Lightly breaded eggplant and mild mozzarella make a perfect combination in this easy melt, ready in just three steps. Prep: 20 minutes Total: 50 minutes Get the recipe. Credits to:Everyday Food Blog – MarthaStewart.com

Feta and gorgonzola are two other cheeses you could try with this salad. Their flavors stand up to the steak, and, like goat cheese, they have the right texture for crumbling. Prep: 20 minutes Total: 30 minutes Get the recipe. Credits to:Everyday Food Blog – MarthaStewart.com

Serve up a soup-and-sandwich combo, summer style: no-cook gazpacho and sandwiches with prosciutto and mozzarella. Prep: 20 minutes Total: 20 minutes Get the recipe. Credits to:Everyday Food Blog – MarthaStewart.com