21 Cozy Vegetarian Dinners Perfect for the Mediterranean Diet

Thesevegetarian recipesare packed with nutritious vegetables, whole grains and legumes, which are all healthyMediterranean dietstaples. Youll fill up with a healthy dose of legumes, dark leafy greens and roasted vegetables. Use classic hummus or experiment with different flavored varieties as the base for this delicious dish. Photo:Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Craig Huff, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong This delicious combo delivers plenty of vegetables and a wonderful balance of textures and flavors....

April 20, 2025 · 3 min · 499 words · Anna Barnes

21 Diabetes-Friendly High-Protein One-Pot Dinners

Spend less time on dishes and more time enjoying your meal with these one-pot dinners. This helps support healthy blood sugar levels and lower the risk of chronic diseases like heart disease. Serve this healthy shrimp recipe over whole grains or rice. Photo: Jacob Fox To save time, use precooked rice or cook rice a day ahead. Braised Chicken & Fall Vegetables A rustic chicken dinner doesn’t get much easier than this....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 146 words · John Morales

21 Dump Dinners You'll Want to Make This Fall

With these seasonal recipes, you’ll have dinner on the table in record time. These tasty dump dinners are super easy to prepare with minimal prep time. Pair it with a salad and toasted whole-grain bread for an easy, healthy dinner. Photo: Photographer / Brie Passano Styling / Annie Probst / Holly Raibikis The vegetables get crispy edges and, along with the juicy chicken, make this a winning combo. To make it a full, satisfying dinner, serve over cooked brown rice....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 420 words · Edward Mcguire

21 Easy 5-Minute Smoothies to Support Heart Health

Plus, it tastes just like a creamsicle. If you dont have almond milk, any other dairy or nondairy milk will work. If you cant find passion fruit at all, substitute with frozen pineapple. Photo:Photographer: Stacy k. Allen, Props: Christina Brockman, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling If you cant find baby kale, baby spinach will work well in its place. Banana adds natural sweetness. If you want it a little sweeter, just a touch of honey will do the trick....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 377 words · Brian Jordan

21 Easy Dinner Recipes Perfect for the Summer-to-Fall Transition

These delicious dinner recipes are perfect for September when late summer and early autumn ingredients overlap. In this easy recipe, they’re full-size, full-flavored and plenty filling. Cooking lima beans in pancetta drippings infuses them with flavor. Marty Baldwin Add apple-chicken sausage, tender greens and lots of caramelized onions. Buy prewashed chopped kale to cut down on prep time. It all adds up to an easy dinner that’s ready in just 20 minutes....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 260 words · Dr. Dennis Jones Jr.

21 Easy Dinner Recipes to Help Lower Cholesterol

Your cholesterol levels can have a notable impact on your heart health. Serve this Tuscan-inspired dish with crusty bread and a salad. Serve over mashed potatoes. Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hausser, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall Eggs are the base of the creamy sauce. They dont get fully cooked, so use pasteurized-in-the-shell eggs if you prefer. Bulgur, also called cracked wheat, is a quick-cooking whole grain. Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hausser, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall...

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 261 words · Elizabeth Casey

21 Easy Gluten-Free Desserts

These easy gluten-free desserts will become your new go-to recipes when you’re craving something sweet. These desserts highlight some of the fresh produce of summer like watermelon, blueberries and cherries. Recipes like Watermelon Sherbet and Classic Cherry Crisp are fruity, delicious and a treat for all. Jennifer Causey They’re also perfect for a holiday party or for a cookie swap. A chocolate chip in each bite adds to the rich chocolate flavor....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 247 words · Crystal Davenport

21 Easy High-Protein Vegetarian Lunches in 15 Minutes

But we prefer to keep things classic and simple with hummus, quinoa, avocado and loads of veggies! Caprese Sandwich This caprese sandwich is fresh from the basil and hearty from thick, crusty ciabatta. The sun-dried tomatoes deepen the flavor. Photo:Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall , Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless The base of the soup is prepared in advance and stored in separate containers. When youre ready to enjoy it, simply add the broth and heat it in the microwave....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 341 words · Michael Davis

21 Easy Hot Lunches To Pack for Work

These hot lunch recipes will warm you up and keep you satisfied, a welcome option during wintery weather. Warm, hearty and nourishing, its rich with the aromatic flavor of garlic and tender-sweet cabbage. Chopped roasted cauliflower brings a healthy, veggie-packed twist. Photo:Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Lindsey Lower Edamame adds fiber while garlic and gochugaru give this dish plenty of flavor. Bulgur, also called cracked wheat, is a quick-cooking whole grain that works well here....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 321 words · Samantha Wilkinson

21 Easy Lunch Recipes You Can Prep the Night Before

For busy weeks, we’ve rounded up filling and nutritious make-ahead lunches. Spicy Tuna Wrap These tuna wraps were inspired by spicy tuna sushi rolls. Avocado Ranch Chicken Salad Avocado makes an exceptionally creamy and healthful dressing for this chicken salad. Fred Hardy A bit of ranch dressing with pickled jalapeno adds a tangy spin to the lunchtime classic. Spinach & Dill Pasta Salad Edamame gives this veggie-packed vegan pasta salad a bit of feel-full protein....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 317 words · Evelyn Hess

21 Easy Salads for Lunch

Try one of our easy salad ideas for lunch that whips together in only 15 minutes of active time. While we suggest these salads for lunch, this should not stop you from enjoying them for dinner. A garlicky oil and vinegar dressing brings everything together. Photo: Photography / Jennifer Causey, Styling / Ali Ramee / Audrey Davis White Bean & Veggie Salad This meatless main-dish salad combines creamy, satisfying white beans and avocado....

April 20, 2025 · 3 min · 474 words · Michael Ortiz

21 Easy Spring Lunches to Pack for Work

In hot weather, it’s far lessabout an hour. Double the recipe and refrigerate to have on hand throughout the week. To cut down on prep time, look for precut cauliflower in the produce department. Photo: Photographer / Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist / Kay Clarke, Food Stylist / Ruth Blackburn Cucumber Sandwich This creamy, crunchy cucumber sandwich recipe strikes a lovely balance between decadent and light. Removing the crusts makes it more delicate than your average sandwich....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 381 words · Karen Miller

21 Easy Three-Step Casserole Recipes You'll Want to Make This Fall

Make your kitchen extra cozy this fall and dig into these healthy casserole recipes. Spinach, Feta & Rice Casserole This one-pan recipe is the casserole version of spanakopita! To make it extra creamy, top each serving with a dollop of sour cream. Photo: Jason Donnelly This healthy comfort food recipe would be perfect for a potluck. Turkey-Vegetable Bake Need to use up leftover turkey from the holidays? Make this low fat casserole....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 356 words · Shawn Lynch