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Healthy casserole recipes are lifesavers when you’ve got a million and one things on your mind and cooking elaborate meals isn’t one of them. Stressful times call for big batches of simple dishes that are easy to throw together, and don’t take long to make or reheat. With one of these in the fridge (or […]
Whether or not you’re interested in going entirely meatless, there are plenty of healthy vegetarian recipes that deserve a spot in your repertoire based on their deliciousness alone. There are just so many tasty ways to fill your plate with plant-powered goodness, using substitutes for meat like tofu, tempeh, seitan, and plant-based meat alternatives—not to […]
Often when people think of healthy dessert recipes, they picture a plate of uninspiring copycat treats. You know exactly what we’re talking about: imitations of your favorite sweets that spend so much time focusing on cutting calories or carbs, they forget to add any flavor. No matter how many times you put sugar-free frosting on […]
These healthy latte recipes will give you the cozy vibes to enjoy anytime you’re looking for a relaxing and delicious drink. These all have added health benefits to them, making it a fun and nourishing way to warm up on chilly days. All of these are dairy-free for those of you with any sensitivities or […]
Whether you’re Jewish, a family member or a friend is Jewish, or you’d simply like to understand a different culture through food, you’ll find several blogs you can browse for Jewish recipes! Food is such a beautiful way to experience and develop a deeper understanding and appreciation of all of the unique cultures that exist […]
Looking for a few nourishing options to include on your holiday menu this year? We’ve rounded up a few of our favorite options that are made from nutrient-dense whole foods. All of our recipes are also free of dairy and gluten for those with sensitivities who need variations of some traditional recipes! It is absolutely […]
There is a lot to love about sweet potatoes, including the bevy of yummy and healthy sweet potato recipes they inspire. What makes sweet potatoes so healthy? For starters, the bright orange tubers are a great source of energizing carbohydrates—fuel for your brain and body. They’ve also got a good amount of filling fiber (about […]
Whenever I find myself in a cooking rut, I turn to beet recipes. I can always count on ruby red beets—a hearty source of earthy sweetness, potassium, vitamin C, and fiber—to reinvigorate my diet and literally add a little color to my life. Speaking of which: Red beets, with their eye-catching signature hue, are the […]
Because spinach is one of those ingredients that’s widely available year-round, loading up on new spinach recipes is never a bad idea. The vegetable’s mild flavor makes it the ideal green companion to many breakfasts, lunches, and dinners, and the fact that it’s nutritious and often relatively affordable certainly doesn’t hurt either. Though perhaps most […]
Until recently, my experience with miso was limited to the tasty little bowl of miso soup I’d enjoy at Japanese restaurants. I began to appreciate the multitasking brilliance of miso only this year, when I started cooking my way through Washington Post food editor Joe Yonan’s fantastic new vegetarian cookbook, Cool Beans ($ 20, Amazon). […]
Fall and winter are the best seasons for butternut squash recipes. It seems like every time I walk into a grocery store from the months of September to January, I end up with a butternut squash in my cart—whether it’s on my list or not. While it’s pretty available throughout the year in many places, […]
Foil-packet potatoes and sausage “My family enjoys camping and cooking over a fire. These hearty foil-packet potatoes turn out beautifully over a campfire, on the grill, or in the oven at home. We sometimes leave out the sausage and serve the potatoes as a side dish. Either way, it’s so easy, and the spuds can […]
The first chilly fall day is a stark reminder that eating food above room temperature is both possible and desirable. We reach for warm jackets and hot, healthy soup recipes, seeking comfort and warmth from the inside out. There’s just nothing like a steaming bowl of soup when you’re chilled to the bone—it heats you […]
Apple season—and the bounty of delicious healthy apple recipes it inspires—is not something I take for granted. Where I grew up in California, we had two seasons: summer and slightly colder summer. The leaves never changed, I never owned a coat, and we never had a real excuse to fire up our oven. Naturally, this […]
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are cool and all, but everybody loves a good snack. And if you’d like that bite to really sustain you between meals, high-protein snacks are a great choice. Along with the million and one body functions that this vital nutrient supports, protein keeps you from getting hungry again right away because […]