Sarah Sweeney

Get a fire started, and these skewers will deliver a complete meal in just half an hour.

Lentils and quinoa deliciously update this throwback weeknight dinner. We’ve shared our favorite garnishes, but feel free to change them up in favor of any other taco toppings you love.

A bag of packaged slaw makes an easy cheat in this low-carb roasted vegetable sheet pan topped with hearty bacon and eggs.

This southwestern-style dinner is filling, flavorful and fun.

When in Rome, do as the vegetarians do!

This chicken recipe will make you forget (at least for a moment) your regularly-scheduled chicken dinner.

Nothing spells summer like a glorious BLT stacked with a generous sweep of mayo, sun-ripened tomatoes, crispy lettuce and... eggplant bacon.

These bite-sized seaweed-topped crostinis will satisfy any snack cravings.

This mushroom-based burger sacrifices none of the flavor as a delicious summer grilling asset.

This rich and creamy dessert is the dairy-free ice cream of your dreams.

This creamy, cool pie is the perfect way to use up those ripe bananas sitting on your counter.

This gluten-free dessert is ready for all of your summer cookouts, BBQs, and campfires.

This just might be the ultimate warm weather dessert.

These summery stone fruit tarts are a treat that's both sweet and savory.

Wrapping summer vegetables in foil is a no-mess, no-stress way to get dinner done.

This satisfying protein is easy to make, even when you don't have a traditional grill to cook atop.

Barley is a great medium to translate the smoky, nutty flavors in this recipe.

Think frittata but better.

When it's too hot to cook, grab some tomatoes and make this cool soup.

A sweet and savory salad perfect for summer.

Consider this your everything-under-the-sink salmon dish!

The infinitely customizable smoothie bowl gets a radiant reboot with vitamin C-rich hibiscus.

You're going to want to smear this sauce on everything.

Bite into these pastries and find a burst of color from hibiscus.

Slightly sweet with a bit of heat and totally tender, these ribs are a barbecue crowd-pleaser.

Made with a gluten-free grain, this customizable bowl is ready to enjoy in just half an hour, tops.

Featuring one fiber-rich grain, this bowl recipe will help you fuel up and get plenty of this commonly-missed nutrient.

Make this bowl for lunch or dinner, and you'll get nearly all the nutrients you've been looking for.

Protein, fiber and a wealth of plants – these attributes make this bowl a powerhouse meal.

Crunchy, crispy, target and nutrient-dense, these grain bowl toppers add the perfect oomph to your meal.

These easy-to-make sauces are the perfect complement to your favorite grain bowl.

Tart, bubbly and chock-full of antioxidants, this is a mocktail that's made to celebrate the season.

No one would ever guess this chicken dinner takes just 30 minutes (and very little prep) to perfect.

A complete, balanced meal in under 20 minutes? This recipe gets it done.

Nutrient-dense and ready in under half an hour, you can make these patties any time hunger hits.

This just might be the easiest pasta recipe you'll ever make.

You might think that a lower-carb diet excludes fruits and vegetables, but this gorgeous salad – rich with creamy avocado, crisp radishes and crunchy butter lettuce – proves that's not the case.

We've taken all the flavors of a classic cabbage roll and made it into a hearty bowl with riced cauliflower and creamy dill sauce.

This mushroom-rich soup is loaded with anti-inflammatory, antioxidant-rich ingredients – and it's especially fantastic for your liver health.

This low-carb take on classic curry and white rice doesn’t use any sweeteners. Served over riced broccoli infused with lime and cilantro, the dish is savory, salty and totally craveable.

It's hard to believe, but this simple baked shrimp recipe is even easier than whipping up a stir-fry.

It's a bowl of classic chicken soup, but amped up with extra-healthy additions.

Savory, simple and Paleo-friendly, this satisfying breakfast is going to become your go-to for weekend brunches.

You're one pan and done! Nutritious cauliflower rice steps up to the plate in this scrumptious and colorful chicken and veg combo.

It's time to stop fussing with your fish. Our easiest-ever roasted salmon recipe will take you from oven to table in mere minutes.

Thanks to a surprise ingredient – lentils – these bars are packed with fiber and protein. But don't worry, you can't taste them.

Want to learn how to bake chicken in the easiest, most flavorful way possible? Check out our 5-ingredient recipe that you can get into the oven in 10 minutes.

Gluten-free doesn't equate flavor-free, as this spicy and filling favorite clearly demonstrates.

Sweet, flavorful and satisfying, these meaty mushrooms topped with spinach, tomatoes and egg make an ideal first bite of the day.

Blow your guests away with this Instagram-worthy dessert board.

Tahini adds a creamy texture and delicious sesame flavor to this easy-to-whip-up, satisfying smoothie.

Save yourself some time in the kitchen and craft a delicious dish with an ingredient that's already sitting in your fridge.

Spice up your extra turkey and spare cranberry sauce by turning them into a quick, easy flatbread.

Time-saving, nutrient-rich and perfectly satisfying, this speedy salad will turn leftover turkey into a whole new meal.

Delicate salmon is cooked with a spicy harissa sauce and accompanied by a flavorful and filling crunchy salad.

Transform your holiday dinner leftovers into a savory breakfast with turkey, cranberries and pecans combined into one delicious muffin.

You've tried turning leftover mashed potatoes into latkes – take your kitchen creativity up a notch and try these dinner-ready pancakes.

Mixed with plain yogurt, vegetables and the Middle Eastern spice mixture known as za’atar, roasted chickpeas add flavor-filled crunch to this unique savory breakfast.

Seared-till-golden halloumi cheese is the star of this meatless salad with arugula, lentils, zucchini and a perfectly balanced Dijon vinaigrette.

This super clean dish is packed with protein from the herby chicken meatballs, while a colorful array of veggies lend a massive nutritional boost. We use just one pan and lots of EVOO to bring this pretty platter to life.

Simplify your morning with a balanced breakfast, thanks to this make-ahead breakfast wrap. We combine protein-rich eggs, nutritious veggies and sharp feta cheese for a perfect breakfast burrito on the go.

This oh-so-comforting artichoke chicken dinner is so quick and easy, you'll want to make it tonight.

We're skipping the deep fryer – but still bringing the flavor – with these oven-baked, sesame-crusted falafel served over salad with a zesty tahini dressing.

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This velvety, rich gravy is made from a homemade turkey broth and mirepoix of carrots, celery and onions.

This isn’t your typical side of greens.

Homemade jalapeño-infused corn bread croutons add a spicy crunch to this bread salad.

Turn up the dial up on your classic apple pie with a decadent homemade caramel sauce that’s baked into the filling.

Forget canned cranberry sauce – this recipe is simple and a bit spicy, and it'll totally change your traditional turkey game.

Squash doesn't have to be bland or boring. With a quick and easy technique and a punch of flavor, this is a side dish no one will overlook.