This is a versatile side dish. You can use it as a base for grilled fish, and it also goes great with lentils. You can even thin it with water to make a soup. You will be hooked the first time you make it. It keeps for several days in the refrigerator and freezes well.
Tuna makes a surprisingly delicious burger option. This recipe is a quick and easy crowd pleaser that makes dinner or lunch a breeze. Leftover patties refrigerate well and can be eaten the next day (cold or reheated) for a convenient and satisfying meal at work or home.
You can buy kale chips already made in some specialty shops – they come in small bags with a big price tag. Or you can make a large pile of these delicious healthy chips at home. I have experimented with multiple ways of making these. This technique is super easy and nets a great bowl of chips.
A classic favorite that is easy to make and delicious. These one-eyed jacks are cooked in olive oil, giving them a savory taste that is perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Serve with your favorite fruits for a delectable meal you and your family will love.
This delicious dish has a wonderful ginger flavor and gets spice from Sambal (or Sriracha). Even if you have non cauliflower lovers, you should try them on this dish! It is surprisingly good, dare I say great.
Choose whole grain foods such as oatmeal, quinoa, brown rice, and popcorn. When choosing bread and pasta, look for “whole” in the first ingredient on the ingredient list (e.g., “whole grain wheat”).
Here is a quick and delicious way to add a serving of vegetables to your day. Don’t try this without the sun-dried tomatoes, they are the secret to this soup.
Med Month Celebrates Mediterranean Diet, Lifestyle NCSU website – May 2018
Sautéed Squash and Onions Recipe WRAL.com – August 2018
Mediterranean diet named the best for 2019 CNN website – January 2019
Carrots are always available, they are affordable and versatile. This is a great soup that uses lots of carrots and is a good way to use extra carrots you think may go bad.
This is an Indian-style sweet and savory snack that is super easy to prepare. You can vary the fruits to your liking and what’s readily available.
Try this recipe for a quick and easy entree. It takes only a few minutes to assemble if you have the ingredients in stock.
Great for warm summer days or alongside a meal. Enjoy as a refreshing alternative to soda.
Is peanut butter and jelly a staple at your house? Try this simple twist on an old favorite to ditch the extra sugar, boost the crunch factor, and amp up the nutritional benefits.
This pasta is a great way to incorporate a variety of vegetables into one quick and simple meal that your friends and family will love.
Everyone should have a go-to stir fry recipe. This is a basic recipe that you can vary based on availability of seasonal vegetables. The fresh grated ginger gives it a wonderful Asian flavor.
This risotto takes advantage of this grain’s great taste and creamy texture when cooked using this method.
This dish is inspired by the Korean dish Japchae that uses sweet potato noodles, sometimes called glass noodles. Using the hearts of palm noodles (found in many grocery stores sometimes in the International aisle), makes this dish much healthier and very easy to make.
This dish offers a quick, healthy twist on a classic egg roll. The fragrant aromatics (onions, garlic, and ginger) add a familiar flavor to this classic food. Bag coleslaw or broccoli mix makes prep time super easy.
Pad Thai is certainly one of the most popular Thai dishes in the US. It has a sweet, sour, spicy combination that is hard to beat.
This vegan dish offers a quick, healthy twist on a classic egg roll. The fragrant aromatics (onions, garlic, and ginger) add a familiar flavor to this classic food.
Brussels Sprouts mania is in full force. The vegetable of the minute is delicious roasted (see roasted Brussels Sprouts recipe on this site) and also adds a twist to an old favorite, Caesar Salad.
This is a great breakfast or lunch. Healthy fat helps keeps your hunger in check throughout the day.