Chocolate Hazelnut Butter
Ditch the store-bought chocolate spreads that contain nasty oils and sugars – with our 10-minute, 3-ingredient recipe, you'll get all the same luscious, chocolaty flavor without an ounce of guilt.
Ditch the store-bought chocolate spreads that contain nasty oils and sugars – with our 10-minute, 3-ingredient recipe, you'll get all the same luscious, chocolaty flavor without an ounce of guilt.
We’ve packed six health-boosting superfoods – oats, coconut, chia, cinnamon, maca and dark chocolate – into these chewy, delicious cookies for the ultimate on-the-run breakfast or snack that will truly satisfy your taste buds.
Enjoy a quick and delicious breakfast with this acai purée blended with creamy coconut milk and banana, then layered with colorful fruit and nuts.
Remember those packages of preservative-laden dehydrated noodles that you probably ditched when you started eating clean? The beauty of those packages was their simplicity – just add boiling water and eat. We’ve recreated the convenience with this layered noodle bowl with mushrooms, carrots, edamame and bok choy. Simply prepare the broth before leaving the house, store in a heat-proof container and pour over top when you're ready.
Chia seeds are loaded with healthy omega fats, antioxidants, dietary fiber and protein. Oats are high in manganese and fiber plus they contain a type of fiber called beta-glucan, which has been shown to help regulate cholesterol levels. To top it off, cinnamon is helpful for blood sugar control, so you can add an extra dash, if desired.
If your locks are looking less than lustrous, get to the root of it with this all-natural moisturizing hair and scalp treatment. It’s as easy as making salad dressing!
I’ve heard about a new technique for cooking rice where your body absorbs fewer calories from the rice. Fact or fiction?
Try this bright and clean twist on pesto pasta from Candice Kumai and enjoy a perfect and practical fuss-free meal tonight.
Thanks to its hearty, crisp texture, romaine, or cos, as it’s also known, is an ideal candidate for grilling or serving with spicy dressings and sauces.
We love breakfast frittatas here at Clean Eating, but we know that time doesn’t always permit a leisurely morning meal. Enter these scrumptious Italian-style mini frittatas with tomatoes, chicken sausage, mozzarella and basil that are baked in a muffin tin for ultra-portability.
Save time and money at the grocery store with Candice Kumai's healthy eating tips that will make the clean eating diet easy for the whole family.
Try these no-bake almond butter and chocolate oatmeal bars for an after-school snack that is as healthy as it is tasty!
After being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, television star Anthony Anderson made some big changes to his diet and lifestyle. But, Anderson aims for more than merely cooking healthy dishes at home – he wants to give you a "foodgasm."
With less than 300 calories, this classic casual cake is ready for everyday indulgence.
Prized for its dense, hearty texture and the ability to soak up flavor, this veggie can take the starring role in your next meatless meal.
Aromatic garam masala and pungent ginger infuse this warming stew. Try serving with whole-wheat naan or baguette.
If you’ve ever stared gaping at the open fridge as the clock clicks 10 pm, there’s a solid reason why.
Looking to incorporate more greens into your diet but don’t have the time? No more excuses. This avocado, spinach and pineapple smoothie is prepared almost entirely in advance. Simply add to a blender with water and start sipping.
There are many factors to consider: availability of fresh produce, time on hand, and the quality of the canned produce in the market, among others. Here's how to make the right choice.
Avocados are preferred for its nutty flavor and rich, buttery texture. Find healthy and tasty avocado recipes your whole family will love.
Pure maple syrup and fresh rosemary pull the sweet flavor out of acorn squash in this gorgeous fall supper.
Head for your farmers’ market where growers are more likely to take a chance on lesser-known types, such as pluots, a plum and apricot hydrid.
This signature Korean dish is like a deconstructed version of fried rice. Piles of ingredients top bowls of rice – and it’s up to the diner to mix everything together.
This creamy chowder uses fiber-rich sweet potatoes for a taste of fall. Here, we bump up the flavor even more by adding the shaved corn cobs to the simmering chowder to draw out flavor. Remove and discard cobs before serving.
Fresh, peak-season corn is sweet and tender, so cut it off the cob and use it in salads, salsas, pasta dishes or as a pizza topping – no precooking needed!
More than just a garnish for desserts, fresh mint is traditionally added to savory dishes in Middle Eastern, Indian and Italian cuisines.
Why does the nutritional label on plain Greek yogurt state there is sugar even when sugar isn’t listed in the ingredient list?
Varieties in endless colors and patterns of tomatoes add instant visual appeal to your summer salads, sandwiches and any dishes you dream up. Discover the health benefits of this versatile fruit.
This twist on mac ’n’ cheese is bursting with bold southwestern ingredients like sweet corn, creamy avocado and fresh cilantro. Try using tri-colored pasta shells for added visual appeal.
These easy muffins are only 155 calories per serving.
There's nothing ho-hum about this satisfying pasta dish layered with flavor thanks to a mix of basil, feta and eggplant and tomatoes bathed in a sweet-spicy marinade.
A bouquet garni is a spice packet that adds flavor to soups, stews and stocks. Make your own – instead of relying on processed bouillon cubes – to add rich natural flavor.
You may want to think twice before bingeing on fatty foods.
This simple roasted lemon chicken dinner leaves you with plenty of delicious leftovers!
These smokey, crispy quesadillas are ready in under an hour and weigh in at 470 calories for four wedges. Fit them into your meal plans this week!
Traditional Asian ingredients – soy sauce, rice vinegar and ginger – give ham and cabbage a nontraditional sweet and salty flavor. For a twist, we’ve paired this dish with farro, an ancient grain, instead of the traditional rice.
Inspired by the Danish smørrebrød (pronounced smuhr-broht), an open-faced sandwich, we layered creamy shrimp salad over crisp lettuce, roasted beets and whole-grain rye bread. Pickled onions add a sweet and crunchy punch.
Chapati is a type of unleavened bread common in South Asia. Prepare the dough first and let it rest while preparing the curry. The chapati cooks quickly, so finish it just before serving the meal.
These lean beef meatballs get topped with an exotic-tasting tomato sauce that features pomegranate molasses for a subtle tang and depth of flavor. Puréed cauliflower is a lighter, less-starchy stand-in for mashed potatoes. Garnish with additional cilantro springs.
Chef James Smith of the Clean Eating Academy shares his top 5 tips for the home cook. Learn how to make perfect scrambled eggs, puree garlic on your cutting board and make any pan a nonstick surface.
It may be synonymous with Italian food today, but basil was first cultivated in Africa and Asia. Here are some fresh basil recipes.
En papillote is French for “in parchment” – a classic technique that holds in moisture and cooks food by the steam created inside the packet.
With sweet, salty and spicy notes, our healthier version of this classic dish has all the punch without excess salt and sugar. Once you start stir-frying, everything cooks quickly, so measure and chop all the ingredients before you heat the oil. To increase the heat, add up to 1 tbsp red chile paste.
In this column, we're interviewing the tastemakers, foodies and chefs that are dominating the web. This week: Lauren Toyota & John Diemer from hot for food.
String beans, or Green Beans, are best harvested before the inner beans are fully formed, so you can serve them raw in salads or as part of a veggie platter.
Sliced plums add a stunning and delicious layer to this whole-grain spelt cake scented with cinnamon and cardamom.
Roasting bell peppers, zucchini and eggplant in the oven brings out the full depth of their sweetness in this Mediterranean dish. Succulent roasted pork tenderloin adds protein to round out the meal.
Food Editor Andrea Gourgy demonstrates how to quickly and easily peel ginger with a spoon.
These sassy little lettuce cups are brimming with fiery radish and tangy goat cheese. Plus, they’re perfectly portable for busy weeknights on the run.
Crisp romaine is the star in our skinny version of Caesar salad – at under 200 calories, even a supermodel would dig into this!
Our tangy balsamic chicken is the ultimate quick-fix protein that offers maximum mouthwatering flavor alongside crisp beans and meaty mushrooms.
Crawfish are very tender and really soak up the seasoning of this broth. Serve this dish in large, shallow bowls with seafood crackers.
Your whole family will be cheering olé at the sight of these savory little pockets of sweet potato, black beans and gooey mozzarella.
This Ethiopian-inspired recipe combines chicken, green beans and lentils in one dish for a flavorful meal. Serve with injera (Ethiopian flatbread).
In-season plums are equally delicious in savory recipes or infused with an array of warm and sweet spices such as in this aromatic chicken dish.
Whether you mince it or use as a garnish, buy radishes with tops still attached. They are cost-effective and a two-for-one deal in terms of culinary uses.
Learn why green and purple peppers are slightly more bitter and herbal than the other colors, and red are generally the sweetest. Plus, find great recipes featuring this versatile fruit.
Sometimes called summer squash, zucchini is known for its mellow flavor when eaten raw, the natural sweetness is easily coaxed out by roasting or grilling.
Skip the deep fryer and make use of the oven! We coated tender halibut in brown rice cereal and topped it with our roasted corn salsa and yogurt-feta sauce.
Beautiful cilantro flavor infuses this roasted corn and black bean salad. We suggest using canned beans, but you can also use dried if you have time.
Asparagus makes a quick and easy side for anything from salmon to sirloin, and plays a supporting role in salads and casseroles. Find recipes here!
Why summer’s most fabulous fruits are the right pick for a jolt of health.
How many times have you opened up a can of tomato paste for a few tablespoons just to throw the rest of the can away? Reduce needless waste with this simple tip from our Food Editor, Andrea Gourgy.
Their bright, bold hue adds visual appeal to summer salads, but it's radishes' crisp texture and peppery bite that will keep you hooked.
Keep your husks! Here, juicy chicken breasts are stuffed with roasted peppers, cheese, corn and a cilantro salsa then baked to perfection in corn husks.
Perfectly crisp-tender green beans add crunch to this seared tuna salad with olives and tarragon mustard vinaigrette.
Blackberries are not only great in desserts. These recipes feature blackberries paired with meats and other surprising ingredients for a spectacular dinner.
Shallots, rosemary and farmstand-fresh blackberries turn ordinary chicken and potatoes into a showstopper of a meal.
Aromatic soup with green peas, cool mint and fresh basil contrasts with zesty orange sautéed shrimp in this light meal.
Soba noodles tossed in a light ginger soy mixture are layered on a bed of crisp romaine for the ultimate mingling of flavors and textures.
Serve fruit warm off the grill, or grill them in advance and serve at room temperature.
Stay cool in the heat with these nutrient-packed bevvies.
Toasted curry powder is combined with yogurt, buttermilk and mayonnaise for an aromatic and creamy dressing for this curry pasta salad.
This Vietnamese-inspired sandwich layers savory chicken, quick-pickled vegetables and fragrant cilantro.
Chef James Smith of the Clean Eating Academy shares his all-time favorite kitchen tools.
Whether you’re in a big metropolis or a tiny town, producer markets are popping up all over the country in spades. Clean Eating’s culinary travel writer Peter Agostinelli reveals our top 50. Here are America’s best local food dealers (listed by state, not rank).
Avocado and pea guacamole tops slow-roasted and shredded pork tenderloin and spicy slaw in warm corn tortillas.
We slashed the sugar from this classic dessert to let fresh summer berries shine.
Here's everything you need to know to select the ripest, sweetest strawberries! Plus, we have four great recipes.