healthy

• Recipes
• Spinach with Raisins and Pine Nuts
  An addictive mélange from Catalonia
• Indian Quinoa Salad
  A great preparation for a favorite grain
• Jamaican Jerk-Spiced Chicken
  Turn here when you're looking for spice and heat
• Lentil Salad with Goat Cheese Crostini
  Our Mediterranean-ish lunch special
• Medjool Date Chutney
  Dates, vinegar, and curry in just the right balance
• Buckwheat Pancakes with Fresh Blueberries and Maple Syrup
  Don't even think about skipping breakfast
• Green Chicken Kebabs
  Fragrant and bursting with flavor
• Red Bell Peppers Stuffed with Seitan, Roasted Tomatoes, and Rice
  A filling veggie version of the classic
• Sumac Chicken with Bread Salad
  An amazingly delicious chicken dish
• Oatmeal-Banana-Raisin Waffles
  Have a great (vegan) morning
• Jerusalem Artichokes with Walnut and Dill
  A simple preparation for this tasty cool weather veggie
• Lebanese Dressing
  With tahini, lemon, and herbs
• Lemon and Parsley Dressing
  This brightens up a simple green salad
• Linguine with Squash Noodles and Pine Nuts
  Herbs and ricotta salata dress it up
• Frenchified Popcorn
  Give a bag of kernels to a Frenchman ...
• Balsamic Vinegar Dressing
  The salad bowl staple
• Fire-Roasted Eggplant Soup
  Good enough to convert non-eggplant eaters
• Cuban Green Salad with Avocados
  Green salad gets Cuban flair
• Mocha Chip Muffins
  Betcha can't tell they're vegan
• Pan-Roasted Halibut with Caper Vinaigrette
  Crispy skin locks in the juices
• Swordfish with Sicilian Salmoriglio Sauce
  So simple but packed with flavor
• Watermelon Gazpacho
  A twist on classic gazpacho—watermelon and tomatoes
• Basil Oil
  A versatile dressing for fish or chicken
• Coconut Rice with Black Beans and Fried Plantains
  A Cuban sweet-savory side
• Herbed Beets with Fennel
  Dijon and vermouth add a delicious twist
• Pear Pork
  Pear and pork team up in this great dish
• Lemon Verbena Drink
  A light, lemony drink sweetened with honey
• Lemon-Garlic Vinaigrette
  With a dose of anchovies
• Nectarines Baked with Pistachios and Fresh Ginger
  A simple but impressive preparation
• Peasant Stew
  A homey dish made with seitan
• Pea Tendrils with Coconut
  A simple, South Asian–inspired preparation
• Peach Purée
  Sweet, fruity add-in for cocktails
• Seitan Piccata
  Hail seitan!
• Mozzarella, Prosciutto, and Fig Jam Panino
  A sophisticated sandwich
• Pennsylvania Dutch Chicken-Corn Soup with Lovage
  Corn gives a sweet heartiness to this soup
• Piccata di Pollo (Chicken Cutlets with Lemon and Caper Sauce)
  A classic chicken preparation
• Pumpkin Curry
  Curry spices make familiar pumpkin exotic
• Risotto with Nasturtium Blossoms and Watercress
  Risotto with flowery accents
• Roasted Cod with White Beans, Tomato, and Truffle Oil
  A tasty fish preparation
• Roasted Yam Purée with Coconut Milk
  This dish is creamy orange bliss
• Salade Lyonnaisey
  A riff on a traditional French salad
• Schav (Chilled Polish Sorrel Soup)
  
• Seared Scallops with Carrot Fritters and a Yoghurt Dressing
  An innovative approach to seared scallops
• Mushroom and Pancetta Soup
  An Asian-influenced soup that's light yet rich in flavor
• Curried Carrot Soup
  Curry and coconut add an exotic twist
• Curried Carrot Soup
  Curry and coconut add an exotic twist
• Chicken Skewers with Dukkah Crust
  Chicken in a spice mix of nuts and herbs
• Rice Crackers with Goat Cheese and Edamame
  An addictive snack
• Celery and Pear Soup
  Celery finally takes center stage
• Port Poached Pears
  Easy, light, and elegant
• Anchovy-Marinated Olives
  Pair with vodka for an instant cocktail hour
• Flank Steak Salad with Arugula
  Hearty and healthy
• Marinated Mango
  Light and fresh with a nice kick of heat
• Winter Greens Soup
  Hearty yet healthy
• Charred Eggplant Salad
  Grilled eggplant teams up with red onions and sweet tomatoes
• Sweet Potato–Star Anise Soup with Ginger Cream
  Deceptively simple, and warming
• Creamy Tomato Soup
  A basic comfort recipe
• Gingered Chicken Noodle Soup
  A warming bowl of comfort
• Sautéed Broccoli Rabe
  Shallots and red chile flakes kick up the flavor
• Cauliflower-Parsnip Soup with Beet Crisps
  A deceptively rich yet creamless version
• Farro Risotto with Asparagus and Fava Beans
  A whole-grain risotto that screams spring
• Roasted Baby Carrots with Marmalade
  Sweet baby carrots ring in spring
• Crawfish Boil
  Why not do your own boil?
• Cucumber, Hummus, and Lemon Tea Sandwiches
  Nicely crisp and slightly tart
• Pernod-Marinated Fennel and Apple Tea Sandwiches
  Fresh goat cheese adds a subtle tang
• Crumbly Oat and Apricot Bars
  Sweet, and begging to be served à la mode
• Bread-and-Butter Radishes
  A sweet, tart, and crisp snack
• Oregano Marinade
  Lemony with a punch of herbs
• Grilled Greek Salad
  Grilled onion, tomato, and cheese served with charred romaine
• Raspberry Sorbet
  Fruity frozen treat with a dash of Kirsch
• Gourmet Trail Mix
  Gorp grows up
• Fire-Charred Green Beans with Cajun Dipping Sauce
  A quick campfire snack
• Boozy Campfire Cheese
  Doused in liquor and baked in campfire ashes
• Egg Salad Gribiche
  The Frenchy take on egg salad
• Egg Salad Gribiche
  The Frenchy take on egg salad
• Campfire Trout with Herbs and Bacon
  Stuffed with herbs and lemon
• Campfire Trout with Herbs and Bacon
  Stuffed with herbs and lemon
• Campfire Couscous Salad with Bell Peppers and Mint
  Use leftovers to whip up this cold salad
• Mozzarella and Pecorino Ravioli
  Pasta with cheese and more cheese
• Basic Tomato Sauce
  Quick, simple, and flavorful
• Pasta with Arugula Pesto, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, and Pine Nuts
  A quick and satisfying dinner
• Snapper Ceviche with Chiles and Herbs
  Orange juice and mint update this classic
• Zucchini Carpaccio with Feta and Pine Nuts
  A beautiful way to use up summer squash
• Sashimi with Soy Sauce, Sesame Seeds, and Chives
  Celebrate top-quality, fresh fish
• Zucchini Blossom Tacos
  Irresistible when topped with Cotija and avocado
• Chicken Basquaise
  Browned chicken braised atop peppers and onions
• Pipérade
  Meltingly tender peppers with spice
• Campfire Couscous with Zucchini and Pine Nuts
  Currants dress it up
• Pico de Gallo
  The essential salsa for chips and dip
• Pork Tenderloin with Salsa Verde
  Quick and impressive, paired with a tangy sauce
• Peach, Tomato, and Sweet Onion Salsa
  Summer wrapped up in a no-fuss salsa
• Buttermilk Chicken with Peach-Tomato Salsa
  Perfect for a cookout
• Socca
  A chickpea pancake native to Nice
• Crunchy Celery and Romaine Heart Salad
  A healthy, light salad for the tender at heart
• Scallops Crudo with Vanilla Salt
  An unexpected combination
• Red Lentil Pâté
  Spread on a pita chip near you
• Persian Baked Egg Dish (Kuku)
  A delicious introduction to Persian food
• Carrot Slaw
  Dressed with mustard and herbs
• Classic Cobb Salad
  The original composed salad
• Five-Spice Roasted Chicken
  With a punch of flavor from an aromatic marinade
• Cucumber and Cumin Yogurt Relish
  Refreshing, with a nice kick of heat
• Pad Kee Mao (Spicy Ground Chicken and Rice Noodles)
  A quick, easy, and satisfying dinner
• Fresh Thyme Vinaigrette
  An herbaceous dressing
• Chicken Stuffed with Spinach and Feta
  Pan-roasted chicken breasts stuffed with Mediterranean flavors
• Chicory, Tangerine, and Pomegranate Salad
  With pickled shallots and tangerine vinaigrette
• Watercress-Walnut Dip
  A sophisticated starter
• Black Pepper Lavash
  Crackly flatbread spiced up by black pepper
• Fennel, Parsley, and Celery Salad
  Served with preserved lemon and bitters vinaigrette
• Preserved Lemon and Bitters Vinaigrette
  Bitters go way beyond cocktails
• Turkey Pad See Ew
  Give leftover roasted turkey a second chance
• Chicken Chile Verde
  A party dish that's easy to make ahead of time
• Green Chile Pesto
  Pesto with a twist
• Roast Leg of Lamb in an Herb Crust
  Cosciotto in Crosta D'Erbe: a perfect cut for serving a group
• Pasta with Broccoli, Crispy Prosciutto, and Toasted Breadcrumbs
  Just the right mixture of crisp and crunch
• Molasses and Ginger–Glazed Carrots
  Sweet and warming
• Apple-Chestnut Soup with Parsley Croutons
  A creamless puréed soup that's the essence of fall
• Roasted Delicata Squash Salad
  With sherry vinaigrette, spinach, and ricotta salata
• Fuyu Persimmon and Duck Salad with Hazelnut-Sherry Vinaigrette
  Crispy duck breast pairs nicely with persimmons
• Cranberry and Citrus Sauce
  Tart and sweet all at once
• Turkey Mulligatawny Soup
  A rich soup of turkey, rice, and vegetables
• Turkey Posole a la Guerita
  A delicious posole in minutes
• Basic Turkey Stock
  Use the bird's carcass instead of just throwing it away
• Pepper-Roasted Cauliflower
  Charred bites seasoned with soy and pepper
• Ozoni Soup
  A soothing Japanese soup that takes center stage during New Year's
• Ecuadoran Shrimp Cocktail (Cóctel de Camarones)
  Ceviche meets shrimp cocktail
• Chicory and Arugula Salad with Honey Vinaigrette
  Bitter, sweet, and crunchy
• Mushroom and Carrot Bulgur
  A humble grain in an easy preparation makes for a great side
• Smoked Trout Crostini
  Easy but sophisticated finger food
• Endive with Figs, Blue Cheese, and Pecans
  The classic salad combo turns into an hors d'oeuvre
• Basic Savory Mochi (Age Mochi)
  Savory glutinous rice cakes popular in Japanese cuisine
• Rosemary and Garlic Roasted Potatoes
  Crunchy, crusty potatoes with a hint of herbs
• Cucumber-Orange Water
  Cleanse your palate with this simple, refreshing water
• Simple Poached Cod
  Simmered with carrots, potatoes, and shallots
• Pineapple Granité
  Blended pineapple and orange are frozen into icy granules
• Whole Roasted Fish Basquaise
  A low-fuss recipe from Anthony Bourdain
• Garlicky Kale and Spinach Dip
  A pesto-esque dip with kale
• Chickpea Cutlets
  Make your own vegan-friendly food
• French Lentil Soup with Tarragon and Thyme
  Simple, healthy, and warming
• Wilted Greens with Balsamic Fried Eggs
  Tasty anytime from dawn to late night
• Vegetable Tagine
  A quick stew of vegetables, Moroccan spices, and chickpeas
• Beet Greens and Feta Pasta
  Finally, a way to use those beetroot tops
• Herbed Peas and Carrots
  A classic side dish done right
• Red Wine–Parsley Vinaigrette
  A tangy and herby topping for salad
• Asparagus in Lemon-Marjoram Cream
  An unexpected riff on one of our favorite vegetables
• Eggs Florentinesque
  An easier, updated take on the classic
• Alcachofas Asadas (Roasted Artichokes)
  
• Minestrone
  Vegetable soup with pasta and beans
• Roasted Lamb Sausages with Grape-Mint Relish
  A tasty melding of savory and sweet
• Carrot, Leek, and Parsley Mash
  Mashed but not mushed
• QUICK & EASY, ALL NATURAL, NO RECIPE, MAC-N-CHEESE
  
• Green Salad with Creamy Horseradish Vinaigrette
  A simple salad with a kick of heat
• Citrus and vermouth marinated sea bass with jalapeno
  
• Smoked Salmon Tea Sandwiches
  Filled with beets and dill yogurt
• Basic Roasted Beets
  Bring out their earthy, sweet flavor
• Basic Roasted Bell Peppers
  A simple recipe for roasting
• Holiday Honey Chicken with Fruit
  Serve with fluffy white rice
• Bison and Bean Chili
  A simple dish
• Blackberry Coulis
  An intensely flavored dessert sauce
• Friands (chocolate chilli, orange and poppyseed and white choc/raspberry)
  
• Saag Tofu
  Spiced spinach with tofu and yogurt
• White Asparagus Soup with Pistachios
  The lesser-known asparagus takes center stage
• Chervil and Butter New Potatoes
  Chervil's delicate anise flavor enhances steamed baby potatoes
• Fruity Smoothie
  A healthy start to the morning
• Roasted Rhubarb Compote
  Orange juice lends a citrusy, floral note
• White Sturgeon with Couscous and Spicy Eggplant
  The best contrasts in flavor and texture
• Olive, Tomato, and Millet-Stuffed Zucchini
  A substantial side dish that doubles as a main
• Rhubarb and Strawberry Compote
  A classic pairing with a hint of lemongrass
• Great Plains Granola
  Granola to enjoy for breakfast or a snack
• Green Goddess Dressing
  This tangy sauce is for more than just salads
• Oven Roasted Baby Confetti Potato Salad
  
• Heirloom Pea Pancakes with Smoked Salmon and Crème Fraîche
  A bright springtime or summer treat
• Butterhead Lettuce with Spring Radishes and Peas with White Balsamic Dressing
  A tender salad that's the essence of spring
• Watercress and Grilled Pineapple Salad with Avocado and Sour Orange Dressing
  Peppery greens and tart pineapple pique the appetite
• Roasted Mediterranean Vegetable and Quinoa Salad
  
• Fiendishly Simple Mediterranean Grilled Chicken
  
• Thyme, Rosemary, and Wine Vinegar Dressing
  A quick salad dressing with bright herb flavor
• Metropolitan Granola Scones
  From Philadelphia's Metropolitan Bakery
• Chocolate Chip Cookies (High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free)
  
• Green Bean Salad
  A tasty summer salad
• CHOW Veggie Burger
  Our stab at the perfect formula
• Gluten-Free BBQ Sauce
  
• Red Cabbage Slaw with Toasted Caraway Seeds
  
• Thai Rice Salad with Three Herbs
  
• A Healthy Gluten-Free Carrot Cake for Memorial Day
  
• Caramelized Onion and Chickpea Burgers
  An alternative to meat burgers, but just as filling and tasty
• Panzanella (Tuscan Bread Salad)
  Our favorite use for stale bread
• Halibut with Orange-Parsley Butter and Succotash
  Grilled fish atop lima beans, black-eyed peas, and corn
• Pasta Salad with Spinach, Olives, and Mozzarella
  Simple, healthy, and perfect for lunch
• Frisée-Parsley Salad
  Side salad gone French
• Mushroom-Stuffed Chicken with White Wine Sauce
  An elegant chicken dish with a simple pan sauce
• Whole Grain Kefir Banana Bread
  
• Healthy fudge
  
• Espresso Banana Muffins
  Espresso-flecked morning muffins with a walnut-crusted top
• Spinach Dhal
  Red lentils flecked with fresh, tender baby spinach
• Honey-Carob Brownies
  
• Multi-grain Granola
  
• Romanesco with Green Olives and Capers
  Good hot or at room temperature
• Middle Eastern Lamb Kebabs
  Cumin and allspice-laden grilled lamb
• Poached Eggs on Creamy Grits
  Topped with Creole sauce
• Roasted Pistachio Ice Cream
  Packed with nut flavor
• Cucumber and Green Grape Gazpacho
  A light yet filling summer soup
• Tuna, Olive, Avocado, and Green Bean Salad
  Like salade niçoise with a California twist
• Spicy Baked Chicken Strips
  
• Melon Salad with Sweet Wine and Lemon
  Showcase summer's sweetest melon
• Sherry-Tomato Vinaigrette
  Cherry tomatoes and sherry vinegar give this dressing a zing
• Watermelon, Tomato, and Kalamata Olive Salad
  Mint and ricotta salata tie it together
• Juicy Indian-spiced Turkey Burgers
  
• Addictive Indian-style Green Beans
  
• Fragrant Blueberry Jam
  Packed with a punch of berry
• Mint and Lime Iced Tea
  Southern-style sweet tea
• Roasted Fish with Thai Pesto
  Whole fish with an Asian twist
• Basic Pizza Dough
  For more than just pizza
• Tomatoes Packed in Their Own Juices
  Home-canned tomatoes with a hint of basil
• Chorizo and Olive Flatbread
  Spiced up with a touch of harissa
• Light Cauliflower Curry
  
• Cilantro-Almond Couscous
  Nutty, herby, and absolutely delicious
• Chilled Tofu Salad with Miso-Ginger Vinaigrette
  Tofu stars in this Asian-inspired salad
• Miso-Ginger Vinaigrette
  Especially good over tofu or sliced avocado
• Spicy Turkey Jerky
  A sweet, spicy, salty snack
• Thai Beef Jerky
  Sweet, salty, and chewy
• Herbed Cauliflower and Broccoli Salad
  Kicked up with lemons and capers
• Savory Egg Pudding
  A crustless quiche with potatoes, herbs, and leeks
• Red Lentil Pâté Bruschetta with Poached Eggs
  Breakfast should be more than bacon and eggs
• Marinated Bocconcini
  A new take on an old favorite
• Vegan Tofu Apple Spring Rolls
  Nice for a light lunch or appetizer
• Salmon and Egg Salad
  
• Curried egg and kipper salad
  
• Gluten Free Six Layer White Cake
  
• Tequila Shrimp
  A quick dip in some booze gives these shrimp a nice twist
• Guacamole
  You'll never buy it from the store again
• Citrus–Poppy Seed Muffins
  Tangy and fluffy
• Grape and Taleggio Grilled Cheese
  Doused in grappa for a boozy, floral note
• Asian-y Tofu Scramble
  Asian-inspired flavors spice up a simple scramble
• Tunisian Lamb and Quince Stew
  Aromatic, spicy, and perfect for blustery fall weather
• Roasted Acorn Squash with Wild Rice Stuffing
  Packed with flavor
• Rustic Crumble-Like Peach Pie
  
• Roasted Potato Salad with Basil and Dill and Yogurt Mustard Dressing
  
• Whole Wheat Pasta with Tomato and Eggplant
  
• Chinese Grilled Chicken Salad
  
• Chanterelle Popcorn
  A decadent munchie
• Gluten Free Orange Chocolate Coconut Clusters
  
• Green Herb Infusion
  An elegant and refreshing nonalcoholic drink
• Emerald Ecstasy (Green Smoothie)
  
• Elaine’s Big Garden Salad
  Our take on the famous Seinfeld salad
• Gluten Free and Vegan Mocha Mousse
  
• Whole Wheat–Oat Pancakes
  Nutty but light
• Barley with Winter Greens Pesto
  Pesto goes way beyond pasta
• Dukkah-Crusted Salmon
  Nuts and spice coat easy baked salmon
• Açaí-Blueberry Smoothie
  For a fruitful day
• Warm Spinach Salad with Honey-Garlic Vinaigrette
  Tossed with almonds and mushrooms
• Honey-Nut Brittle
  A sweet golden brittle with plenty of nuts
• Braised White Beans with Chard
  Hearty winter fare that's healthy
• Roasted Romaine, Vegetables and a Sweet Warm Egg Dressing
  
• Mediterranean Snapper
  
• Tropical Fruit Salad with Cacao Nibs
  The best of the tropics

• Medias
• Pack It In
  The Today show’s recent feature on healthier choices for kids’ school lunchboxes provides a nice introductory primer for the burgeoning line of snack-y, grab-and-go foods produced by natural foods ...
• The Jamie Oliver Backlash
  One of the UK's most controversial food TV personalities is in the headlines again.
• Nutrition in the Darndest Places
  Health Magazine names the healthiest chain-restaurant fare, and Forbes recommends nutritious snacks.
• Purple Is Not a Fruit
  And other lessons on healthy eating from The Simpsons.
• Star Search
  A New England grocery store causes an uproar by creating a star system to help consumers weed out unhealthy choices.
• Red and Raw
  Uncooked beets offer serious health benefits and might be tastier than you thought.
• Fresh Apple Fries Versus French Fries
  Burger King is launching a healthy, green kids' meal.
• A Healthier Pizza
  Marion Nestle muses on the pie, and Pizza Hut goes natural.
• Healthy Halloween Treats Are Tricky
  The RiffTrax blog is frightened by creepy candy alternatives.

• Picks
• Redwood Hill Farm Goat Milk Yogurt
  All-natural goat goodness.

• Stories
• You Won’t Miss the Meat
  With this veg menu, go herbivore for a night
• Easy, Fast, Fresh Dinners
  Home-cooked meals that are quicker than ordering out
• Vote for Your Favorite Fake Fruit
  Breakfast Starters Scramble and Dewmocracy Sodas
• Veggie Stir-Fry
  A quick, healthy dinner
• 10 Vegan Lunch Recipes
  Main dishes and desserts to pack and go
• Whole-Wheat Pasta Taste Test
  Healthy sacrifice or tasty alternative?
• 10 Vegetarian Thanksgiving Dishes
  Dishes that satisfy without the need for meat
• The Raw Deal
  As raw food goes commercial, purists cry foul
• Get Healthy Real Easy
  My Daily Veggies packets and Campbell’s V8 Soup
• Snack Time for Lazarus
  Regeneration Anti-Aging Whole Food Bar and T.G.I. Friday’s Complete Skillet Meals