This easy, healthy, flexible lunch is perfect for the school and work scramble. You can make up a jar for each family member the night before, then in the morning just grab and go! The best part is, everyone can customize their jar with their own personal favorites. Its also an excellent way to use up leftover vegetables and grains. Keeping the dressing separate from the salad keeps your meal crispy and fresh, and keeps everything from getting soggy.  When you’re ready to eat, just invert your jar into a bowl and toss the dressing through the salad, or give everything a big shake, and dig in! 

This herbed garlic salt will quickly replace that old bottle of “garlic salt” in your spice cabinet.  Packed with fresh flavors of garlic, thyme, rosemary, and lemon, you’ll find countless ways to use this salt in your kitchen. Make up a double batch and give it to family and friend for the holidays.

Traditionally made with bulgur wheat, this fresh spin on the classic tabbouleh utilizes the super seed quinoa for amazing taste and texture, and an extra boost of complete protein. Parsley, while often relegated to the garnish category, is a health food in its own right. Rich in vitamins C, B12, K, A, folate, and iron, parsley keeps your immune system strong, and also acts as a natural diuretic and supports kidney function. Serve alongside grilled meat or seafood, or simply with crisp romaine lettuce for scooping.

With the last of summer tomatoes leaving the farmer’s market, roasting canned tomatoes boosts their flavor, and blend them into a super cozy, comforting soup is just the thing to warm you up on the fall days ahead. Feel free to double your batch- it makes for great leftovers and an excellent freezer meal!

This delicious and decadent tasting dip is savory, smoky, sweet, and delicious on everything from crackers to sandwiches to roasted vegetables. Lentils are a protein powerhouse, packed with fiber, iron, and compounds that help stabilize blood sugar and lower cholesterol. 

This deliciously healthy recipe bridges the gap between summer and fall, celebrating bright and zesty basil alongside sweet and savory butternut squash. Roasted maple chickpeas bring everything together, alongside a creamy garlic aioli that you’ll want to drizzle on everything.

Take advantage of the last bit of summer while you can! This easy & healthy recipe makes the most of late summer corn and tomatoes, and you won’t even guess it’s both gluten free & vegan- it tastes that delicious! This dish also holds super well as leftovers, making it the perfect recipe to double up on for packing school or work lunches during the week.

The traditional Northern Italian dish risotto dates back to the 1800s and is loved the world over for its rich, creamy texture and comforting flavor profile. Typically made with rice, broth, and lots of delicious parmesan and butter, this dish is incredible but hard pressed to make a health food list.

This adapted version, made with gluten free quinoa and a clever creamy dupe made with pureed beans, hits all the same profile and texture notes without any of the health pitfalls. This recipe is both vegan and gluten free and can easily be made your own with the addition of grated parmesan, sautéed shrimp, or additional vegetables. Quinoa and beans are both excellent sources of soluble fiber and protein, making this recipe especially filling and satiating. 

Bright, refreshing, and perfect for a hot summer day, this bracing green gazpacho is just the thing when the temperature rises. With roots dating back to Roman times, traditional Spanish gazpacho uses stale bread, vinegar, oil, and salt, with varying fruits, vegetables, herbs, and garnishes. 

This green version forgoes the common tomatoes in favor of cooling cucumbers, grapes, and green apple, for a refreshing and restorative starter or main. Cucumbers are especially hydrating, as they’re comprised of over 95% water. They also support heart health and lower inflammation in the body. 

This classic Turkish dish revolves around a handful of simple ingredients, making their quality of the utmost importance. Good quality extra virgin olive oil makes all the difference here, both in the flavor of the recipe and in your health. 

Olive oil contains heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, and also keeps your hair, skin, and nails in tip-top shape. Eggplant is high in fiber, potassium, and B vitamins, while being low in calories. It also contains a special flavonoid which has been found to help lower blood pressure. Serve this dish with a lightly dressed green salad and a loaf of crusty bread to soak up all the delicious saucy flavors. 

With summer produce in full bloom, now is the perfect time to try out some new grilling recipes. These easy and healthy balsamic peach Portobello burgers are a welcomed departure from the heavy fare that usually dominates summer grilling. Packed with flavor and super satisfying, these burgers will quickly become a summer favorite.

Summer strawberries have arrived in our little garden and I couldn’t be more excited. This bright cocktail comes with a spicy kick, thanks to a simple homemade pink peppercorn infused simple syrup that’ll take your at home cocktails to a whole new level. Make these with whatever berries you have available.

Perfect for cocktail hour with a glass of cold rosé, or as a light summer lunch or dinner alongside a green salad, this bright and fresh crostini will quickly become a summer standby in your kitchen. You can prep all the ingredients in advance, and assemble at the last minute, for effortless entertaining.

In the heat of the summer, nobody wants to heat up the kitchen. This quick & easy raw vegan pad Thai will keep you cool and healthy all summer long. Packed with nutritious and hydrating vegetables, and dressed in a creamy and decadent tasting dressing, this recipe will have you glowing and full of energy, and let you skip the greasy takeout when a craving strikes.

These delicious noodle bowls are a deconstructed version of the classic Vietnamese summer rolls. Traditional nut butter dipping sauce is used here to dress fiber-rich brown rice vermicelli noodles, and offset with hydrating cucumbers, detoxifying radish, and digestion-boosting pickled shallots. Mushrooms provide a meaty stand-in for traditionally used shrimp, and provide a boost of vitamin D to help support your immune system. Special enough to serve for company, this recipe also keeps well in the fridge, making it ideal for meal planning or to pack for lunch.

This classic Greek dish typifies the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet. Chock full of healthy vegetables, good fats from extra virgin olive oil, and antioxidant-rich oregano, this comforting Greek casserole makes for an easy and delicious vegan meal. 

A plant-based diet, even in smaller doses, has been shown to reduce your risk of heart disease, lower your bad cholesterol, and your risk of type 2 diabetes. To round out this dish, just add a crusty loaf of bread, a bright green salad, a handful of olives, and a hunk of Greek feta drizzled with more extra virgin olive oil.

Necessity is the mother of invention, and this classic Italian dish comes out of the need to use up stale bread. Originating in Tuscany, panzanella traditionally combines cubed stale bread with juicy tomatoes, vinegar, olive oil, and sometimes onions and basil. This summery version of the original celebrates the flavors of summer, and features sweet corn, caramelized red onions, and creamy mozzarella for a dish that’s sure to please. Tomatoes are rich in lycopene, which helps protect your eyes and skin from the sun- all the more reason to enjoy them in the summer months.

This vegetarian twist on the classic Swedish meatballs is a wonderful alternative that still hits all the flavor high-notes of the original. Meaty mushrooms and protein-rich lentils form the base of these meatless meatballs, which pair deliciously with creamy mashed potatoes, bright cucumber salad, and rich mushroom gravy. 

There’s nothing more delicious than a big bowl of homemade pasta. Don’t let the bit of extra effort deter you; while time-consuming, homemade pasta is not difficult to make. With a little practice, it’ll become your new go-to for entertaining, special occasions, and getting any little ones involved in the kitchen. The dough comes together in just a few minutes, then after a quick rest, you’re ready to press it and cut it into whatever pasta shapes you like. You can even turn this same recipe into homemade ravioli (you’ll find simple tutorials online).