Recipes

Adaptogens in this latte help you boost flagging energy levels and keep you calm but alert.

Peanut butter and quinoa are the stars of this energizing, high-protein breakfast bowl.

These luscious eggnog cheesecake squares are a delicious and fuss-free party dessert!

This hybrid of Pho and a burrito makes for an easy, on-the-go lunch or dinner.

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Cabbage is a fantastic way to add fiber and cancer-fighting sulfuric compounds to your diet, but finding creative ways to utilize it can be tricky. This bowl incorporates more cruciferous vegetables in your diet without resorting to same-old coleslaw.

Sink your teeth into these protein-packed, decadent, gooey, chocolatey treats.

Paired with your favorite ooey-gooey grilled cheese sandwich or fresh veggie-centric wrap, tomato soup is the ultimate comfort food when the weather cools.

With just four ingredients this tender cauliflower is easy to prepare and makes a delicious side.

Juicy and tender, this baked chicken recipe is a quick and easy meal. It will quickly become a weeknight staple.

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This easy recipe features the tried-and-true combination of chocolate and mint that is so appealing at the holidays. As a bonus, they are packed with satiating healthy fats from chia seeds, making this dish wholesome enough to be enjoyed as a breakfast or snack.

Healthy-up this traditional Hanukkah food by swapping in nutrient-dense sweet potatoes. These latkes are baked instead of fried, and an apple adds a touch more sweetness.

Spinach and quinoa combine for a flavor-packed meatless bowl that comes together quickly for a healthy weeknight meal.

Full of minerals and a surprising amount of vitamin C, mussels are also one of the fastest proteins to cook. Try them in this rich and satisfying soup.

This colorful meal can be whipped up in minutes on busy nights. For even quicker prep, replace our seasoning mix with 4 tbsp of an all-natural fajita spice mixture, but look for low-sodium varieties.

Pistou adds a big dose of flavor to roasted fish and vegetables.

Even faster than delivery, these pizzas are made with just a handful of ingredients. Choose your favorite for a savory meal or make all three for a larger crowd.

Check out Lisa Turner's author page.

Check out Lisa Turner's author page.

This make-ahead Asian-inspired ginger apricot chicken recipe goes from freezer to crockpot, making weeknight cooking a snap.

This hearty vegetarian soup is loaded with protein and flavor and makes a satisfying meal.

This easy-cooking take on a New Orleans classic is brimming with bold ingredients like turkey sausage, cayenne pepper and okra – the okra isn’t traditional, but it adds a definitive Cajun touch.

If you’re looking for a low-carb version of this comfort food, swapping zucchini for pasta is a no-brainer. Cashews are the base of the filling, so you can make the recipe dairy-free if you use nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan.

As a fermented food, miso provides the gut with beneficial bacteria that help us to stay healthy, vibrant and happy. These miso chicken tenders are so savory and delicious, this dish will end up in your regular rotation.

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Check out Tiffani Bachus's author page.

You've never had salmon so crispy, salty and easy

It’s easy to eat more brain-fueling fish with this fragrant curry recipe. Halibut is a good source of omega-3s as well as vitamin B6 and magnesium, which are important nutrients for the synthesis of brain-signaling neurotransmitters.

Lentils and fire-roasted tomatoes combine to make a hearty, plentiful plant-based protein dish.

This salad is bright, slightly sweet, pleasantly bitter and even a touch spicy – all in all, a great accompaniment to the rich flavors of roasted turkey.

Although it has a slight sweetness, mostly from the sweet potatoes themselves, this dressing has way less sugar than the traditional sweet potato casserole. Now that’s something to celebrate!

If you’ve never made cranberry sauce, you won’t believe how easy it is, even a gussied up version like this one. Note that jalapeños vary in their spiciness. For a nice warming effect, use one. To spice things up, try two or three.

Although perhaps not a usual staple on the holiday table, this deeply flavored salmon made with just a few ingredients is a nice, light complement to the heavier options on the menu. If you don’t have a mortar and pestle to lightly crush the fennel seeds, just use them as is. Garnish with additional chives.

An array of fragrant fresh herbs and a healthy amount of butter infuse a mega dose of flavor into this centerpiece dish. If you like, you can skip making the turkey stock for the gravy (Step 2) — just substitute an additional 1½ cups of store-bought low-sodium chicken or turkey broth.

Soup is great for holiday entertaining because it can be prepared days or even weeks in advance then simply reheated before serving. This one, featuring sweet, nutty parsnips, has rich fall flavors and is especially easy to make.

Roasting the cauliflower until lightly browned helps give the resulting dip more roasty, toasty notes. For the crudités, feel free to shake things up – try tomatoes, bell pepper strips, endive leaves, broccoli and even green beans.

Need an effortless dinner or a pinch hitter for Thanksgiving? Try this recipe from Shortcut Cooking: Easiest-Ever Clean Meals.

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A warm dessert made with seasonal flavors of cranberry and apple and topped with quinoa flakes.

This savory crumble is hearty and filling and packed with good-for-your veggies.

This is no ordinary loaf! For a gluten-free bake, we turned to green banana flour, which is traditionally used in Jamaican and African cuisine as a replacement for wheat flour.

Ahiflower oil is packed with omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. It's delicate, so avoid heating it—like we do in this recipe with spicy, Spanish no-cook romesco sauce.

In spite of its ungainly appearance, chaga mushroom has a light vanilla flavor, and provides powerful antibacterial, anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and heart-protective benefits.

Also called pitaya, dragon fruit is a dramatic-looking tropical fruit is rich in vitamin C, iron and red pigments called betacyanins, which help protect the heart from damage.

Superfood sacha inchi, also called Inca peanuts, are high in protein and very rich in tryptophan, the amino acid that increases levels of serotonin.

Wild salmon is low in calories, high in protein and loaded with omega-3 fats, which support attention, memory, learning and other cognitive processes.

Rosemary has been used for hundreds of years in folk medicine and aromatherapy to enhance memory and cognitive function. In cooking, its assertive flavor goes especially well with meat and root vegetables.

Leafy greens, versatile cauliflower, crunchy seeds and nuts – this seasonally-inspired bowl is everything you need for fall.

Also known as Italian or red chicory, radicchio is a brilliantly-colored lettuce that looks like a small cabbage. A cup of raw radicchio has only 9 calories, with nearly 130% of the daily value (DV) for vitamin K.

Matcha is a brilliant green powder made from ground green tea leaves, which was originally served in traditional Japanese tea ceremonies. In cooking, it pairs beautifully with creamy or bright accents.

We’ve given traditional brittle a makeover, sweetening it with only honey and coconut sugar and packing it to the brim with good-for-you nuts and seeds.

Hailing from the Amazon rain forest, antioxidant-rich acai berry offers fiber and plant-based omega-3, -6 and -9 fatty acids. It contains a class of antioxidants called anthocyanins, plant pigments that have been associated with a reduced risk of heart disease.

Both ginger and turmeric have incredible anti-inflammatory properties, making this soothing and delicious latte really good for you.

This latte gets its bright hue from spirulina, an incredibly nutrient-dense blue-green algae that's rich in antioxidants, chlorophyll, beta-carotene, iron, vitamin K, amino acids and the fatty acid gamma-linolenic acid (GLA).

Riced cauliflower is the hero of these crisp and savory waffles that are fit for breakfast or dinner, and require just 10 minutes of prep.

Add a lovely punch of heat to your favorite foods with this fermented chile paste. Using only three ingredients, this versatile condiment will keep for up to 2 years in the fridge. Add it to sauces, salsas or marinades, or use it to top burritos or burgers to give a little spice to your meal.

Switchel is a refreshing fermented drink that starts with raw ginger and apple cider vinegar as its base. Here, we infuse the ferment with lemon and mint for a tasty beverage. It’s easy to make and easy to drink!

Fermentation is a great way to preserve herbs without losing their fresh flavors. This recipe blends herbs with garlic and can be used as a marinade (mix it with oil for this use), as a garnish for soups or stirred into sauces.

Move over, cabbage – Brussels sprouts are the stars in this kraut. With toasted curry spices, it makes a lovely addition to salads and grain bowls or a topping for soups.

Shrubs are fermented drink concentrates traditionally made with berries, sugar and fruit vinegars. This version uses ginger and apple cider vinegar – two powerful digestive aids – along with fall flavors of pear, honey and vanilla. Serve it hot or cold, and it also makes an excellent cocktail.

These spicy fermented beans are delightful chopped into a salad, served as a side dish or simply eaten straight from the jar.

This unique chili combines both tomatillos and grape tomatoes for maximum flavor. Serve with toppings of your choice: sour cream, green onions or lime wedges.

This rustic-style stew contains hearty cannellini beans and turkey sausage for a filling meal.

A staff favorite, creamy coconut milk and zesty lime commingle for a soup that will transport you to the tropics.

Pear is the surprising ingredient that adds a subtle sweetness without competing with the savory flavors in this soup. The addition of lime leaf is optional but adds a nice zing – strips of lime zest works just as well.

A fragrant blend of spices elevates this easy stew that uses mostly pantry staples. Serve with warmed whole-wheat naan or pita bread.

Exceptionally hearty, these cabbage rolls are stuffed with a mouthwatering array of meaty mushrooms and chewy quinoa.

This hummus uses avocado in place of tahini for an extra-velvety spin on everyone’s favorite dip. For best results, use Hass avocados, which are the creamiest variety.

Fragrant and flavorful, these vegetable-packed muffins are a wonderful treat any time of day.

This vegan lasagna may taste decadent, but it’s actually a lightened-up version of traditional cream-heavy varieties. Relying on heart-healthy beans and nuts and loaded with mineral-rich greens, this one-pan wonder is exceptionally satisfying.

This bowl packs a little of everything for a light yet satisfying lunch or dinner that will keep your taste buds guessing with every single bite.

Super-stuffed tacos are the perfect vehicle for leftover grilled chicken and vegetables. A quick radish salsa adds a nice crunch to the filling.

Cutting chicken breasts into thin cutlets helps them cook quickly on the grill – if you can find pre-sliced cutlets, use them instead and save yourself the prep work. A quick blender sauce with fresh basil and lime is smothered over top for a zesty, spicy kick.