This flatbread celebrates the best of spring produce, and makes a quick and delicious appetizer for impromptu entertaining. You can also easily swap in ripe heirloom tomatoes, or even thinly sliced zucchini for the figs here, or do a tasty combination of all three! Just use whatever is local and seasonal and ripe where you live. If you’re outdoors and have your grill kicking, just throw this flatbread on the grates for 6-8 minutes. Delicious!
I’ve never met a margarita I didn’t like. This sweet and frosty version uses a whole lemon (or lime or orange) for a zesty kick, and fresh ginger for heat and spice. Toss all the ingredients in your blender, and you’ve got a delicious cocktail faster than you can say “fiesta!”
This quick and easy asparagus tart celebrates spring with its bright, lemony flavors & fresh seasonal produce. You’ll have everyone fooled when you serve this impressive looking dish. Its deceptively simple and easy to make with just a few ingredients, yet the results are company-worthy, and perfect for your Easter celebrations!
These gluten free pancakes are so delicious; you won’t even suspect they’re different from your favorite less healthy recipe. Light, fluffy, golden brown and delicious, these make the perfect lazy weekend breakfast with fresh summer fruit. Alternatively, you can make up a batch for yourself, and freeze the leftovers for a warm and healthy breakfast for weeks to come.
This quick & easy version of empanadas makes these delicious treats totally doable in your home kitchen, without having to fuss with making your own dough. Refrigerated crescent roll dough makes the perfect buttery foundation for this delectable recipe, and saves you tons of time. Feel free to use whatever filling here you like- ground beef, shredded chicken, or roasted and diced vegetables all work seamlessly. Mash up with easy 5-minute guacamole recipe below, pull out your favorite hot sauce, and you’re in for a real fiesta!
Craving a hearty bowl of pasta but don’t want to break the calorie bank? This recipe has your back. Spaghetti squash, when baked, turns into perfect low-cal noodles, making an ideal vehicle for melty cheese and meaty sauce. Make up a double batch of this recipe to freeze and enjoy when you’re short on time. For a vegetarian twist, swap the ground beef out for an equal amount of cooked lentils.
This cozy white bean chicken chili is just the thing to tide you over until the arrival of warmer spring days. Packed with spicy jalapeños, zesty lime, and savory spices, this delicious soup adds a kick to any mealtime. Make up a double batch, it saves well, freezes beautifully, and makes for amazing leftovers!
Serve this recipe as an appetizer and watch them rapidly disappear! Or serve with a simply dressed green salad for a meal everyone will be excited for.
This bright and zesty Thai recipe packs a ton of flavor and satisfaction into every bite. Flank steak is one of the leanest cuts of beef, lower in fat than other cuts while still being protein rich. A quick marinade and a fast sear will coax the maximum amount of flavor out of the steak, which pairs perfectly with lightly dressed rice noodles. Cilantro can help remove heavy metals from the blood, and also can balance blood sugar levels, while mint boosts digestion and basil acts as an anti-inflammatory. Gluten free, dairy free, and protein packed, this recipe caters to a wide swathe of dietary needs, making it ideal for entertaining.
A health food these rich & fudgy bars are not, but they sure are delicious! Layers of graham cracker crust, chocolate fudge, salty peanut butter chips, and chocolate chip cookie dough bake together into a sum far better than its parts. Make a batch of these for your next get together, birthday, or bake sale and be prepared to share the recipe! For a variation on this base recipe, swap in an equal amount of your favorite candy bar chopped up, for the peanut butter chips.
This riff on a decadent Italian classic allows you to indulge without the carb overload of regular pasta. Spiralized zucchini, also known as zoodles, stands in for spaghetti in this fast and delicious recipe. A nutrient dense food, zucchini boasts health-protecting antioxidants and phytonutrients including vitamins A and C, beta-carotene, folate, polyphenols, and fiber. Clams are a tasty source of lean protein, omega-3 fatty acids. and contain zinc which bolsters your immune system. This recipe is easily doubled and is perfect for entertaining.
Bright and zesty orange and grapefruit balance perfectly with salty, creamy feta, and crispy quinoa adds texture and protein to this delicious dish. Citrus fruits offer a multitude of health benefits. Vitamin C acts as a powerful antioxidant protecting the body from free-radicals, and flavonoids can help protect against heart disease. Serve this salad in the last few weeks of summer, accompanied by grilled fish or chicken to round out the meal if desired.
This sweet and spicy cocktail is just the thing to liven up all your holiday entertaining. Sweet cider mixes with peppery ginger beer for a match made in cocktail heaven. Set out the ingredients for these Moscow Mules at your next party and let your guests play bartender.
This vegan quinoa burrito bowl is packed with so much flavor, you won’t even miss the meat. Dressed with a creamy, spicy chipotle dressing, you’ll want to double the recipe and take it for lunch the next day. Lucky for you, all the components for this bowl keep and pack well.
Rotel. And while there's a time and a place for everything (including non-dairy cheese!), this more natural, homemade version of queso is quick, simple, and beyond delicious. This dip will be a sure-fire hit at your next party, tailgate, or movie marathon. Make up a big batch, and watch it disappear!
If you're looking for a healthy, simple appetizer for holiday entertaining, look no further than these smoked salmon sweet potato bites. Super delicious and ready in a flash, these bites are the perfect starter for all your holiday parties and cocktail hours. Make up a bunch and watch them disappear!
Consider this tonic your new go-to hangover cure. Ginger calms your stomach, maple syrup gets your blood sugar back up, and turmeric reduces inflammation naturally and helps you get back on your A game.This tonic is also great for boosting your immune system if you’re feeling under the weather. If you’re hosting a new years day brunch, consider making up a double batch. Your weary guests will thank you!
Here on the East Coast we’re still in the depths of winter, and those ripe summer tomatoes seem worlds away. In the meantime, you can roast canned tomatoes to boost their flavor, and blend them into a super cozy, comforting soup to tide you over until those warmer days arrive. And when those summer tomatoes do hit the market, you can swap them in for the canned ones for an even more delicious dish. Feel free to double your batch- it makes for great leftovers!
This savory and satisfying Moroccan inspired dish hits all the nutritional and flavor high notes. Roasting lemons with high heat mimics the traditional preserved lemon flavor prevalent in Moroccan cuisine. The same high heat also caramelizes the onions, making them sweet and delicious. Turmeric, a spice common in Moroccan recipes, acts as an anti-inflammatory in the body, and helps ward off a whole host of disease. Black pepper increases the bio-availability of turmeric, so be sure to include it in your cooking. Fennel offers a bright and bracing component in this dish, and also aids in digestion.
This classic recipe from the South of France is bursting with bright flavors from ripe tomatoes, fragrant basil, and peppery arugula. It’s a dish you’ll cook over and over all year long. Salmon is a nutritional powerhouse, and packs ample amounts of anti-inflammatory omega 3 fatty acids, satiating protein, and heart-healthy monounsaturated fats. Olive oil also boasts similar benefits. The Mediterranean diet, which this recipe perfectly exemplifies, has been hailed as a key to a longer healthier life. Feel free to swap in any fresh, sustainable fish fillets you prefer.
