The Spa Experience 2008 festival in Aspen featured Pritikin Executive Chef Anthony Stewart and four other internationally renowned chefs representing pre-eminent spas and resorts. Each chef contributed signature dishes. Chef Anthony, who won the prestigious Platinum Carrot Award, offered this favorite from the Pritikin Center.

Many pickled foods have more sodium than most of us should have for the entire day. These pickled carrots and onions have zero added sodium. And certainly, branch out! This recipe works well for any firm vegetable. For veggies with softer texture, like zucchini, go ahead and boil your vinegar, water, and pickling spice, but let it cool to room temperature before pouring over your soft veggies.

Enjoy richly roasted but very-low-calorie pumpkin wedges (only about 35 calories per serving) with this recipe, perfect for just about anything, from a mid-day snack to a side dish star for Thanksgiving Dinner.

Who needs traditional stuffing packed with artery busters like sausage and butter when you can enjoy all the savory richness and warmth of healthy Pritikin stuffing?

Fresh and snappy, your guests can munch on these cucumber slices to their heart's content because there are just 16 calories per serving.