Balsamic Lentil Salad
This Balsamic Lentil Salad is healthy, vibrant, and chocked full of hearty lentils and crunchy vegetables. It all gets tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette dressing, giving this salad maximum flavor!
Pan-Fried Egg Rolls
Rather than the usual filling mishmash, these family-tradition egg rolls keep the ingredients more distinct, similar to spring or summer rolls. The family likes to pan-fry these so they’re crisp without the fuss and mess of deep-frying. You’ll find sweet chili sauce in the Asian foods section of most supermarkets.
Sweet-Potato Gratin
A lighter version of this holiday favorite.
Black Bean Salsa
I created this recipe for my wife. I used to make summer wraps and top them with feta. My wife suggested adding salsa, so I tried a few, and this one stuck. I make this all summer long and serve it with hot tortilla chips. It’s a wonderful break…
Stovetop Mac and Cheese
At just over 300 calories, Mac and Cheese is no longer off limits. Because the sauce is thickened with flour, low-fat milk works well in this application.
Peanut-Sesame Slaw with Soba Noodles
Healthy Asian slaw made with cabbage, carrots and soba noodles, tossed in a bold peanut-sesame sauce. This slaw recipe is very flexible—feel free to omit the noodles and/or brussel sprouts and buy pre-shredded slaw mix for easier preparation (you’ll need about 8 cups slaw mix). Recipe yields 4 generous servings…
Risotto with Roasted Winter Squash
Roasting squash lightly caramelizes it, making a naturally sweet vegetable even sweeter. I stir a small portion of the roasted squash into this luxurious risotto at the beginning, and the rest at the end of cooking. The squash that is added at the beginning falls apart as the risotto cooks,…
Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Chive Sour Cream
These potatoes deliver the best of both worlds: creamy, starchy center and crisp, golden edges. To smash, place the back of a wide spatula over each potato, and then press with the heel of your hand.
Greek Mac & Cheese Casserole
Feta cheese, along with tons of spinach and scads of herbs, means this green-packed version of mac and cheese has plenty of flavor without a heavy cream sauce. You can prep it to the point of baking up to 2 days ahead; keep it covered and chilled and pop it…
Bacon, Onion, and Brown Lentil Skillet
Humble brown lentils are fitting for this homey main dish. Pair with corn bread and sautéed Swiss chard or braised collard greens.
Penne with Chickpeas, Feta, and Tomatoes
Salty feta, sweet cherry tomatoes, and nutty chickpeas combine for a hearty Greek-inspired pasta dish. Use oregano instead of basil, if you prefer.