Category: Recipes

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Quinoa Black Bean Crock-Pot Stuffed Peppers 5

INGREDIENTS 6 bell peppers 1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed 1 14 ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 14 ounce can refried beans 1 1/2 cups red enchilada sauce 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 1 1/2 cups shredded Pepperjack cheese toppings! cilantro, avocado, sour […]

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Chicken with Broccolini and Farro-Beet Salad

This one recipe gives you a full meal for four people—a hefty plate that goes heavy on the vegetables and provides nearly one-third of your daily fiber goal and just over 80% of your protein goal. The simple parsley sauce pulls everything together, offering a burst of fresh herbal flavor that brightens the dish. We […]

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Grilled Lemon Chicken Salad

Simple and bright, this is the kind of main that puts us in the mood for spring. If you’ve never thrown fresh lemons on the grill, try it: The slight edge of char intensifies their tartness, and they look gorgeous. The marinade is more of a wet rub since the chicken goes straight to the […]

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Salmon and Spinach Salad

Tarragon and fresh fennel both have the same faint licorice flavor, but they don’t overwhelm this simple spring salad. Salmon is the perfect protein for this dish: It cooks quickly, separates into large, pretty flakes, and stands up to the mint, tarragon, and garlic. This dish would also be a great use for leftover salmon. […]

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Quick Mongolian Beef Stir-Fry

This speedy stir-fry, ready in just 20 minutes, achieves everything we love about Chinese takeout with just a few wholesome ingredients; no special equipment required. The trick is to get a good sear on the beef without cooking it all the way through, then adding it back into the mix after the vegetables become nicely […]

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Cauliflower Gnocchi With Lemon-Caper Sauce

If you’re a fan of Trader Joe’s cauliflower gnocchi, then this easy homemade version is a must-try. Unlike other from-scratch gnocchi recipes, you don’t have to blanch these dumplings. Instead, we cook the cauliflower gnocchi in the oven just until they’re slightly puffed, and crisped and browned on the bottom. Although the inside isn’t as pillowy […]

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Pork Medallions with Fennel-Apple Slaw

Sliced pan-seared pork tenderloin teams up with a crisp apple-fennel slaw in this comforting weeknight dinner that’s perfect for fall. The simple pan sauce, which features apple cider and two types of mustard, adds brightness and balance to this cozy meal. Ingredients 1 (6-oz.) sweet potato, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced 1/4 cup olive oil, […]

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Baked Salmon With Lemon and Dill

Ready in just 20 minutes, this oven-baked salmon recipe is delicious with a warm whole-grain salad or a crisp green salad. Baking the fish directly over the lemon slices infuses it with fresh citrus flavor, while toasting the butter in the oven first imparts a nutty, caramelized taste. Using the right baking dish size is […]

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Healthy Slow Cooker Turkey and White Bean Chili 3

INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 2 small yellow onions, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced or grated 2 pounds ground turkey or chicken 2 red peppers, seeded and chopped 2 chipotle peppers in adobo, finely chopped (use 1 pepper for less heat) 2 tablespoons chili powder 1 tablespoon smoked paprika 2 teaspoons ground cumin […]

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Broccoli-Cauliflower Salad With Bacon

Not your grandmother’s mayo-laden broccoli salad, this healthier take incorporates both broccoli and cauliflower for double the crucifer power. And instead of drowning in mayonnaise, we keep it lighter, and add some sweet tang with the addition of apple cider vinegar and Greek yogurt. You’ll want to let this salad sit so the flavors can […]