recipes

Roast Chicken & Sweet Potato

 Healthy chicken and sweet potato recipes are always a delicious and reliable choice for dinner. This low-calorie sheet-pan meal combines chicken thighs and sweet potatoes and cooks up fast in a very hot oven. Serve with a fall salad of mixed greens, sliced apples and blue cheese.     Ingredients […]

Cilantro Bean Burgers with Creamy Avocado-Lime Slaw

 Lighten up your burger! Bean patties have less saturated fat and more fiber than beef patties. They’re also cheaper and easier to cook indoors–and we promise they’re just as satisfying, especially with the mouthwatering creamy slaw on top.   Ingrediens 1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added black beans, rinsed 2 cloves garlic, minced, divided ½ teaspoon ground […]

Slow-Cooker Chicken & White Bean Stew

Slow-Cooker Chicken & White Bean Stew

This load-and-go slow-cooker chicken recipe is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. Serve this Tuscan-inspired dish with crusty bread, a glass of Chianti, and a salad.   Tips from the Test Kitchen How to Safely Cook Cannellini Beans in a Slow Cooker When preparing dried cannellini beans, the FDA recommends soaking them […]

Sheet-Pan Salmon with Sweet Potatoes & Broccoli

Sheet-Pan Salmon with Sweet Potatoes & Broccoli

The vibrant combo of cheese, cilantro, chili, and lime—inspired by Mexican street corn—makes this salmon sheet-pan dinner burst with flavor. Nutrition Notes Is Salmon Healthy? Salmon is a nutrition powerhouse! It will provide you with plenty of protein, vitamin B12, selenium, potassium, antioxidants and heart-healthy omega-3s. Omega-3s have been shown to protect […]

Lemon Chicken Pasta

Lemon Chicken Pasta

 In this easy lemon chicken pasta recipe, we love the combination of lemon zest and toasted breadcrumbs. This healthy dinner is made with rotisserie chicken, quick-cooking spiralized zucchini and baby zucchini, so you get a complete meal in just 10 minutes.     Ingredients 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup spiralized zucchini (see […]

Ginger-Tahini Oven-Baked Salmon & Vegetables

 The tahini sauce does double duty in this healthy salmon recipe, serving as a glaze for the fish and also as a drizzle for the entire dish at the end of cooking. The green beans are cooked just slightly in this recipe, to still be crisp. If you like your […]

Green Goddess Salad with Chickpeas

Green Goddess Salad with Chickpeas

 In this cucumber, tomato, Swiss cheese, and chickpea salad recipe, a healthy green goddess dressing is made from avocado, buttermilk, and herbs. The extra dressing is delicious and served with grilled vegetables. Ingredients Dressing 1 avocado, peeled and pitted 1 ½ cups buttermilk ¼ cup chopped fresh herbs, such as tarragon, sorrel, mint, parsley and/or […]

Cream of Turkey & Wild Rice Soup

 Got leftover cooked chicken or turkey? Cook up a pot of soup! This low-sodium soup recipe is a healthier twist on a classic creamy turkey and wild rice soup that hails from Minnesota. Serve with a crisp romaine salad and whole-grain bread.     Nutrition Notes Are Mushrooms Good for […]

Slow-Cooker Braised Beef with Carrots & Turnips

Slow-Cooker Braised Beef with Carrots & Turnips

 The spice blend in this healthy beef stew recipe—cinnamon, allspice, and cloves—may conjure images of apple pie, but the combo is a great fit in savory applications too. Serve over creamy polenta or buttered whole-wheat egg noodles.   Ingredients 1 tablespoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon ground allspice ½ teaspoon ground pepper ¼ teaspoon ground cloves 3-3 […]

Chicken & Spinach Skillet Pasta with Lemon & Parmesan

 This one-pan chicken pasta combines lean chicken breast and sautéed spinach for a one-bowl meal that’s garlicky, lemony, and best served with a little Parm on top. I call it “Mom’s Skillet Pasta,” and she called it “Devon’s Favorite Pasta.” Either way, it’s a quick and easy weeknight dinner we […]