To keep the ingredients from getting soggy, dress this salad and top it with peanuts just before serving.
For a delicious vegan option, swap in roasted tofu for the chicken breast (see Associated Recipes).
It’s so decadent you might want it as a dessert, too.
Photo: Carolyn Hodges, M.S., RD
The base of the soup is prepped ahead of time and stored in separate containers.
Simply add the broth and heat it in the microwave when youre ready to eat.
Serve over greens or make it into a sandwich for a healthy lunch.
Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf
Serve with a dollop of homemade pesto.
To the greens, add a multitude of chopped veggies, such as broccoli, cabbage and carrots.
Finish with rich salmon for protein and a drizzle of creamy yogurt dressing to bring it all together.
Bulgur, also called cracked wheat, is a quick-cooking whole grain.
These bowls would be excellent make-ahead lunches.
Pack the avocado mixture separately, adding a little water to thin it as needed.
Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf
The extra dressing is delicious served with grilled vegetables.
Greg DuPree
Photography: Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling: Rishon Hanners, Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck Hilegas
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall , Prop Stylist: Shell Royster
Jacob Fox
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster
