These healthy soups and stews bring warmth to your table in just three steps or less. Barley adds a chewiness to provide texture, while dried mushrooms lend an earthiness and depth. Finishing with acidic lemon juice brightens the flavors. Photo: PHOTOGRAPHER: JEN CAUSEY; FOOD STYLIST: AIL RAMEE; PROP STYLIST: CLAIRE SPOLLEN The result will be creamier than if you use starchy varieties like russets. Comforting spices like oregano and thyme build flavor, while Parmesan provides an irresistibly savory finish....

These easy vegetarian meals make dinner a breeze even on the longest of days. Some vegetarian recipes contain cheese. You should easily find plenty of excellent vegetarian substitutes in the dairy case in most supermarkets. Photo: Photography / Kelsey Hansen, Styling / Greg Luna They are so tasty that no one will miss the meat or dairy. Serve with a piece of crusty bread to soak up the sauce. Be sure to use heavy cream; a lower-fat option might curdle when mixed with acidic tomatoes....

From apple pie to Thanksgiving turkey, our sommeliers have a wine for it! Brogile loves chardonnay with this soup because it is also full-bodied but has a balance of freshness. He likes Cave De Lugny Chardonnay Macon Villages Reserve from France’s iconic Burgundy region. Killeen says she loves a light and fruity zinfandel, as it can hold up to the hefty beans. Her pick is Foxglove Zinfandel out of Paso Robles, California....

Feel your best when you eat these cozy sheet-pan dinners this fall. This low-calorie sheet-pan meal combines chicken thighs and sweet potatoes and cooks up fast in a very hot oven. Serve with a fall salad of mixed greens, sliced apples and blue cheese. photography / Caitlin bensel, Food Styling / Emily Nabors Hall Serve with whole-wheat couscous. Serve with crusty bread and a dollop of whole-grain mustard. We recommend serving this with brown rice or whole-wheat noodles....

Each meal is lower in saturated fat and sodium to help you follow a diabetes-friendly eating pattern. Serve over greens or make it into a sandwich for a healthy lunch. Serve these sandwiches for a healthy lunch or light dinner. Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey To keep the ingredients from getting soggy, dress this salad and top it with peanuts just before serving. They cook up quickly in a panini press....

All it takes is 20 minutes and a handful of ingredients to make these tasty and nutritious dinner recipes. If you might’t find it, basil pesto or sun-dried tomato pesto also work well. Green peppercorns come from the same plant as black ones, but are harvested before they mature. Carolyn A. Hodges, R.D. Typically packed in vinegar, they have a refreshingly sharp flavor. Look for them near the capers in most supermarkets....

Serve over whole-wheat egg noodles or mashed potatoes. Use these to your advantage to cut down on dinnertime prep. Plus, this recipe requires just three ingredients, not including basics like salt, pepper and oil. Jen Causey It combines protein-packed eggs and superfood raspberries with filling whole-grain toast and nutrient-rich spinach. The protein and fiber help fill you up and keep you going through the morning. Substitute frozen asparagus (or green beans or peas) in a pinch....

These healthy desserts are the perfect option when you’re craving something sweet. Each dessert makes one serving, which is just the right amount for late night snacking. These recipes are full of fruit, so you’ll have a healthy and fresh bite. Desserts like Mug Brownie and Quick Strawberry Cheesecake are delicious, flavorful and will become your new go-to desserts. Cook this fudgy brownie in a mug in the microwave and it’s ready in less than a minute!...

Ali Redmond Making changes to your diet can be a simple step toward lowering your high blood pressure. They are so tasty no one will miss the meat or dairy. We use harissa paste from a tube for this recipe. Photo:Ali Redmond Giving lemons a quick sizzle in the skillet amps up the flavor of this piccata-inspired dish. A fast pan sauce gets life from zesty lemon juice, warm crushed red pepper and herby parsley....

Having trouble going #2? You may be struggling withconstipation, and these tasty fiber-packed snacks can help with that. Easy Black Bean Dip This creamy bean dip is great for a party or picnic. Photo: Ali Redmond Chocolate-Peanut Butter Energy Bars Dates provide all the sweetness you need for these no-bake energy bars. Kids will love the chewy bites with crunchy nuts. These muffins can be eaten over several days or frozen and enjoyed for up to a month....

Taste the season with these healthy and easy dinner recipes. Highlighting spring produce like asparagus, broccoli, mushrooms and peas, these evening meals are perfect for March. Pat it dry and dredge it with a bit of flour before sauteing in a hot pan. Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn When toasted, ramen noodles make a tasty, crunchy topping for a stir-fry or salad. Cooking lima beans in pancetta drippings infuses them with flavor....

Start your day with these delicious and filling breakfast recipes. It combines protein-packed eggs and superfood raspberries with filling whole-grain toast and nutrient-rich spinach. The protein and fiber help fill you up and keep you going through the morning. Jen Causey We suggest making the sauce while your casserole cooks and serving the final product with some fresh fruit. Raspberry-Peach-Mango Smoothie Bowl This healthy smoothie recipe is a gateway to the smoothie-bowl craze....

Try one of these filling soup recipes for lunch or dinner. Bonus: they make great leftovers. A dollop of ricotta cheese mixed with mozzarella and Parmesan adds a creamy finishing touch. Using an immersion blender (or regular blender) gives it a smooth, creamy texture. Here, we blend it with potatoes for a more nutritious take on the classic potato-leek soup. White Bean-Sausage Soup Make this heart-healthy main-dish white bean and sausage soup with fresh onions....