20 Easy Soup Recipes That Use a Can of Beans

Convenient canned pumpkin, beans and coconut milk flavored with curry make it a hearty fall meal. Cabbage & White Bean Soup This cabbage and white bean soup is easy and flavorful. Avoid browning the leeks and garlic, which can make the soup bitter. Photo: Fred Hardy If you want to make this soup vegan, use vegan-friendly pesto and omit the Parmesan rind. It packs in tons of filling veggies without a lot of calories....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 295 words · Joanne Alexander

20 Easy Three-Step Chili Recipes You'll Want to Make This Fall

There’s nothing better than cozying up with a warm bowl of chili on a cool day. These healthy recipes are packed with seasonal produce, including pumpkin and sweet potatoes. For an even bigger kick, use the whole teaspoon of cayenne pepper. Photo: Jacob Fox Don’t shy away from the poblano peppers. They offer a mild heat but deliver a depth of flavor you could’t find in regular green bell peppers....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 311 words · Nancy Bush

20 Easy Winter Dinners in 20 Minutes

Swap out the rosemary for another woody herb like sage or thyme for a different twist. Serve over your favorite whole grain or pasta. Butter adds body and a silky texture. Photo:Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hauser Fresh udon noodles take only a few minutes to cook, but dry udon noodles work well here too. Theres no need to strain the broth to remove the spices....

April 20, 2025 · 3 min · 436 words · Dan Silva

20 Easy, Cheap & Healthy College Meals

Eating healthy on a college budget isn’t only possible, it can also be absolutely delicious. The Greek Salad Nachos and Vanilla-Cranberry Overnight Oatmeal are simple and delicious. And it doesn’t even need the oven! Photography / Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling / Ruth Blackburn Easily doubled, this makes a great appetizer or light dinner. Peanut Butter-Banana English Muffin Peanut butter and banana are the original power couple. Cook this fudgy brownie in a mug in the microwave and it’s ready in less than a minute!...

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 236 words · Debra Smith DVM

20 Easy, Healthy Meals You Can Make in 20 Minutes

Think you don’t have enough time to make a healthy dinner? From Easy Pea & Spinach Carbonara to One-Skillet Bourbon Chicken, these recipes are satisfying and quick to make. Think you don’t have enough time to make a healthy dinner? Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle From Easy Pea & Spinach Carbonara to One-Skillet Bourbon Chicken, these recipes are satisfying and quick to make....

April 20, 2025 · 3 min · 457 words · Patrick Gonzales

20 Energy Ball Recipes to Beat an Afternoon Slump

Skip the processed granola bars and go homemade with our healthy energy ball recipes. Bonus: They are kid-friendly as well and perfect for road trips when stored in a cooler. Mango-Date Energy Bites Sweet, sticky dates act as the glue for these no-cook energy balls. Ali Redmond Perfect for hikes or during sports, this healthy snack travels well. The recipe is easily doubled or even tripled. Peanut Butter-Oat Energy Balls Sweet, sticky dates act as the glue for these no-bake energy balls....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 303 words · Christopher Evans

20 Fall Breakfasts to Make This Weekend

To achieve the flakiest, most tender crust, verify to keep the puff pastry cold while you work. Applesauce ensures the texture is creamy yet light while also providing balance to the sweet-tart flavor of the oats. If you dont have Granny Smith apples on hand, Fuji, Gala or Honeycrisp apples work as well. Photographer: Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong Crushed honey-roasted peanuts mimic the coating of a caramel apple, but any salty-sweet nut would be delicious....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 397 words · Joseph Barrera

20 Fall Casseroles for a Delicious Sunday Dinner

End the weekend on a high note with these comforting fall casseroles. To simplify the sauce, we opt for a pre-shredded Italian cheese blend. Though cheese blends vary, they typically contain Parmesan cheese, imparting the traditional Alfredo flavor. Photographer: Stacy k. Allen, Props: Christina Brockman, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf This way, you could enjoy a delicious dinner in just about an hour. Butternut Squash & Spinach Lasagna This delicious vegetarian lasagna recipe showcases seasonal vegetables....

April 20, 2025 · 3 min · 562 words · Jennifer Dickerson

20 Fall Dinners for Healthy Cholesterol

High cholesterol can be tricky to manage but these fall dinners can help make it easier! These easy recipes are lower insaturated fat and high in fiber, which can help reduce your cholesterol. They also feature delicious seasonal produce like spaghetti squash, sweet potatoes, beets and kale. Photo: Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster Serve over mashed potatoes. Bulgur, also called cracked wheat, is a quick-cooking whole grain....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 287 words · Valerie Flores

20 Fall Dinners You Can Make in 20 Minutes

These super-fast dinners are perfect for busy weeknights. Taco-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes Take taco night to a new level with sweet potato taco “shells.” Tender sweet potatoes pair perfectly with spicy taco meat, creamy cheese and crisp lettuce. Jasmine Comer Let everyone customize their taco potato with their favorite toppings. To save even more time, use a preshredded coleslaw blend. We added beans to amp up the fiber and protein for a fast and healthy dinner....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 343 words · Ashley Dalton

20 Family-Friendly Appetizers So Good, You'll Want to Eat Them for Dinner

These recipes come with options to satisfy even the pickiest eaters. Serve them as a fun side dish or a party appetizer. Zucchini Pizza Bites Think of these zucchini pizza bites as a fun gluten-free alternative to bagel bites. Greg Dupree Be sure not to overcook the zucchini or the bites may become soggy. We like the classic pepperoni topping, but feel free to experiment with your own favorites. Cream cheese tempers the just-right hint of heat from the pepper and Buffalo sauce....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 375 words · Mary Martinez

20 Fresh Tomato Salads You'll Want to Make This Summer

Then settle them in a cool place out of direct sunlight. Tomato Salad with Lemon-Basil Vinaigrette Seek out several varieties of heirloom tomatoes for this simple salad. Sweeter and juicier than conventional tomatoes, they add the perfect pop of color. Photo: Andrea Mathis, M.A., R.D.N., L.D. Basic Tomato & Balsamic Salad It doesn’t take much to create a delicious tomato salad. Think olives, feta cheese, beans or other herbs. Try adding in some fresh herbs or feta cheese for a little added flavor....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 334 words · Joshua Williams

20 Gut-Friendly, High-Fiber Snacks

Every serving contains at least3 grams of fiber, which helps keep you energized and feeling fuller. Plus theyre packed with probiotic and/or prebiotic foods to support a healthy gut microbiome. Gut-Friendly Energy Balls These Fig Newtoninspired energy balls feature chewy figs just like the original snack bar. Photo:Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Styling: Christina Brockman A combination of spices and red curry paste brings flavor and heat to this grab-and-go snack....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 298 words · Jeffrey Romero