Zesty Tomato Soup

Not your traditional tomato soup, this quick-cooking dish can be a side or light main meal

1 can (14½ oz) no-salt-added diced tomatoes
1 C jarred roasted red peppers, drained (or substitute fresh roasted red peppers; see tip)
1 C fat-free evaporated milk
1 tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp ground black pepper
2 Tbsp fresh basil, rinsed and chopped (or 2 tsp dried)

Zesty Coleslaw

Want a little crunch- and a whole lot of zing? Here it is. For an extra treat, you may want to save some of your daily flaxseed oil requirement to drizzle over your slaw.

1 cup shredded green cabbage
½ cup shredded red cabbage
1 cup jicama, peeled and grated (5 inches diameter is best)
½ small green pepper, coarsely chopped
½ red pepper, coarsely chopped
1 small onion, coarsely chopped
3 small stalks of celery, coarsely chopped
½ beat (raw), shredded
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
2-4 tablespoons flaxseed oil