Recipes

These easy-to-make, lower-carb 
noodles are a great match for our homemade tomato sauce.

Parmesan cheese, almonds and baguette cubes add a twist to a traditional 
breaded chicken. Paired with a tomato roasted red pepper sauce, this makes for a complete meal served over our Lemon & Oregano Zucchini Linguine.

Get started on this side before starting the chicken so that they’ll be piping hot and ready at the same time.

We tossed thinly sliced chicken breast in Middle Eastern spices before smothering it with a lemony tahini sauce in this wrap served over whole-wheat pita.

This mild rice dish perfectly offsets the heat found in the Slow-Cooker Thai Green Curry Chicken.

Macadamia nuts are low in inflammatory omega-6 fats but high in healthy monounsaturated fats. They’re also an excellent source of bone-protective manganese and thiamin (vitamin B1), which helps the body's cells convert carbohydrates

Pecans are chock-full of minerals and vitamins such as zinc, copper and iron. Zinc is essential for wound healing and immune function, while copper and iron help 
the body form red 
blood cells.

Crisp salad is topped with a spiced coconut-crusted chicken breast in this salad that’s a cinch to put together. The mango dressing is truly heavenly, with a commingling of sweet, tart and spicy notes.

This easy skewered chicken with 
an Asian-inspired cashew sauce will become a staple in your household throughout the summer – you can marinate the chicken the night before and just throw it on the grill when you get home. Try it with a side of brown rice or quinoa sprinkled with
chopped cilantro.

A five-ingredient barbecue sauce gives oven-baked drumsticks fresh-from-the-grill flavor. When using tomato-based ingredients, such as ketchup, use nonreactive bowls and cookware made from stainless steel, glass or ceramic.

Yes, we’ve actually put potatoes in a waffle maker – and they’re incredible! You’ll find yourself making them over and over again with our Mushroom Chicken Hash smothered over top.

Sweet citrus and sesame flavors will make these wings a crowd-pleaser in your home. 
Try serving these in a basket with carrot and celery sticks and your family will be convinced they came from your local wing joint!

A Japanese dish, shogayaki is typically made with pork. Here, we use chicken to 
stir-fry in this flavorful ginger sesame sauce spiked with sake. Serve over brown rice, wheat berries or farro.

Spices like chile powder, cumin, oregano and coriander will fill your home with aromatic scents while the soup is simmering. Try whipping up a batch of our Pepper Jack Cheddar Nachos to serve alongside.

According to the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health, nutrition research has found that people who regularly consume tree nuts such as cashews are less likely to suffer from a heart attack or die from cardiovascular disease. Just be careful not to go overboard – the US Food and Drug Administration suggests keeping daily consumption to 1 ounce (or one handful) of nuts a day.

This smoothie from the Calmful Living eBook packs a nutritional punch- brimming with antioxidants, healthy fats, magnesium and probiotics. It’s a great snack for between meals or a quick breakfast to go.

We’ve coated chicken breasts with a breading made from tortilla chips! An avocado-yogurt dipping sauce with jalapeño and lime will add richness and loads of flavor. Try this with our Savory Slaw.

Curry paste brings the heat, and a little goes a long way – add it a teaspoon at a time until it’s at your desired spice level. For a garnish, make a simple relish of diced mango dressed with lime juice, honey and sliced serrano chiles.

Turkey bacon adds a salty, savory quality to this chicken cannelloni with Asiago 
and mozzarella cheeses and a creamy béchamel sauce.

Serve this sweet and fragrant salad in whole-wheat pita pockets or in lettuce wraps. To keep the cashews crunchy, toss all the ingredients together and add the nuts just before serving.

These freezer treats have three gorgeous layers – a nutty base, a creamy caramel middle and a smooth, chocolaty top. They're incredibly easy to put together but look impressive 
for company.

In this clever recipe, a donut pan helps bake the bagels in perfectly rounded shapes. Our favorite part, though, is the “everything” seasoning that is truly reminiscent of the seasoning you’d find at your local bagel shop.

These truffles are coated in baobab powder, the dried pulp from the fruit pods of an African tree that is rich in antioxidants. If you prefer not to use it, though, Ella says you can roll the truffles in raw cacao powder instead.

This rich, velvety pasta dish surprisingly has no dairy or pasta in it at all! Zucchini noodles sub in for pasta, while coconut cream replaces the 
need for heavy cream.

Cauliflower is a great substitution for rice – whether you’re looking to up your veggies, reduce your carbs or go grain-free. We love this Asian take on “cauli-rice” with sesame oil and tamari. If you’re following a gluten-free diet, check the bottle to ensure tamari is gluten-free.

This exclusive recipe from The New Yiddish Kitchen will win over the hearts of everyone- gefilte fish lovers and haters alike.

This exclusive take on traditional Charoset from The New Yiddish Kitchen turns an already clean, crispy, crunchy and outrageously delicious Jewish staple into a dish worth serving any time, anywhere.

Matzo balls are the base to matzo ball soup, the Jewish penicillin. And the best matzo balls require the best matzo. Enter: highly nutritious, delicious and allergy-friendly cassava root!

Skip the takeout and throw together this Indian-inspired chicken dish in your slow cooker instead. While boneless chicken breast meat is typical in tikka masala, the slow cooker tends to dry it out, so we’ve opted for bone-in, skinless chicken thighs instead.

A zesty peanut lime sauce is the star of these 10-minute chicken wraps. These are a perfect choice for a take-to-go lunch – simply make the salad in advance and keep refrigerated. When ready to eat, assemble in the lettuce leaves.

Skip the trip to your neighborhood trattoria this week and try our über-rich and indulgent pasta instead. Mascarpone and Parmesan cheeses join forces to make it creamy, while mushrooms, cherry tomatoes and chives give it fresh, 
bright flavor.

This rich sauce with almonds and white wine will make your family feel like they’re dining in a fine French restaurant – but it only takes 25 minutes to make! Pair this main with the Buttery Roasted Potatoes & Green Beans.

This creamy cashew dressing with ginger and lime is so delicious, you’ll want to double the recipe to have some on hand for other salads or as a dip for vegetables.

Balsamic vinegar adds a heady hit of sweet-and-sour flavor to the cherries and keeps this sauce on the savory side. Pork tenderloin has a thin end that cooks faster than the rest of the roast; to keep it from overcooking, simply tuck it under so that the tenderloin is the same thickness throughout.

Small, knobby fingerling potatoes have a thin, delicate skin, so there’s no need to peel them. If you can’t find fingerlings, substitute with baby potatoes instead. Be sure to remove the dough from the fridge about 30 minutes ahead; this makes it much easier to handle. Don’t worry if it seems like there’s a lot of radicchio; it shrivels as the pizza bakes.

Mushrooms are a prime source of iron and vitamin D, and this stew recipe is made with seven different varieties. Season with sea salt and black pepper for an extra burst of flavor.

These low-calorie veggie potato soufflés can serve as a side dish or light meal.

This warm salad is the perfect veggie-packed plate for lunch. It's oveflowing with crunchy carrots, beets and onion.

We’ve captured the fragrant flavors of Mexican hot chocolate and baked them right into these decadent cupcakes. They’re gluten-free, grain-free and free of all refined sugars – so you can indulge without guilt!

Wrapping the scallops and vegetables in a “purse” of parchment paper means they steam together in the fragrant Asian-inspired sauce. To keep the butcher’s twine from burning in the oven, soak it in water for about 15 minutes before tying the bundles. Serve with brown rice or quinoa.

Baking the panko-crusted chicken on a wire rack lifts 
it away from the cooking juices, keeping the crust from getting soggy. Our eggplant stacks taste just as good as traditional eggplant Parm – but they’re ready in a fraction of the time!

It doesn’t get more indulgent than this — 
a velvety peanut butter mousse filling over a cocoa and nut crust, all topped with a coconut caramel drizzle!

Frozen scallops and thin white fish fillets are real time-savers for busy weeknights, as they thaw in a flash and take just minutes to cook. If your fennel bulb comes with the green fronds attached, feel free to use them as a pretty garnish on the soup instead of the parsley. You can use any firm white-fleshed fish for this soup – Pacific cod is another great option.

Sweet sautéed fennel and orange juice mellow the peppery taste of watercress in this company-worthy dish.

For an eye-catching contrast of colors, try using red or tricolor quinoa. To save time, buy the frozen spinach that’s already chopped and thaw it in your fridge overnight; just be sure to squeeze it dry before using.

Sorrel’s lemony flavor is a perfect pairing for briny shellfish, such as clams. This recipe easily serves four as an elegant appetizer; to make it a meal, toss the 
clams and broth with 8 oz (4 cups cooked) whole-grain linguine.

Russet potatoes have a dry, starchy flesh that becomes wonderfully fluffy when baked, making them the ideal candidate for these richly spiced twice-baked potatoes. Serrano chiles can be quite hot, so reduce the amount used (or substitute with milder jalapeño) if you prefer this dish to be milder.

Brushing the meatloaf with a mix of hoisin sauce and ketchup keeps it moist while also adding an extra layer of savory umami flavor.

We recommend using organic carrots for this recipe. Store the carrot tops separately from the carrots so that the tops don’t drain energy and moisture from the roots.

This lighter take on chili is made without tomatoes, leaving room for fiber-rich greens. We’ve kept the spices mild to please many palates, but you can easily add more chile powder if you prefer a spicier dish – here at the CE office, we love this meal smothered in hot sauce!

These mini blueberry muffins will give you a mid-morning pick-me-up without the sugar crash.

This light lunch recipe is geared toward weight loss and provides a healthy balance of macronutrients.

This classic twist on pancakes is packed with protein and topped with a berry coulis that will satisfy any sweet tooth.

This classic breakfast dish is remade to be healthy but still satisfying.

These quick and easy nori-wrapped salmon hand rolls with wasabi aioli take only 25 minutes to make.

Try this creation straight from the Backyard Bowls kitchen. Acai purée is not only delicious but also features antioxidants, healthy fats and protein.

Try this creation straight from the Backyard Bowls kitchen. Pink pitaya (aka dragon fruit) is rich in fiber and antioxidants.

Dandelion greens pack a tasty, bitter punch that is best paired with other bold ingredients that 
can stand up to its flavor, such as the sharp Parmesan and flavorful sausage in this quick pasta. 
The leaves mellow as they cook, so hold back some fresh ones to toss in at the end of cooking for 
an extra kick. Serve with lemon wedges and red pepper flakes.

No need for 
that mocha 
latte today – we’ve got all that delicious chocolaty 
coffee flavor 
in this bowl. 
If you enjoy 
the caffeine fix, use regular coffee granules; 
if not, use decaf.

The bright color of pink pitaya 
(aka dragon fruit) gives this bowl its distinctive hue. We love the ease of using a packet of the frozen purée, but if you can find the fresh fruit, you can always purée and freeze it yourself.

Each of our smoothie bowls is designed to serve one hungry person – and each recipe takes less than 
15 minutes to assemble!

Sweet mango and coconut butter bring a taste of the tropics to your morning. Here, we use cold cauliflower to add fiber and antioxidant value -– but don’t worry, the mango is the flavor that shines in this gorgeous bowl.

Toasting the whole spices and grinding them yourself is the key to this dish’s amazingly fragrant flavor.

Carrot cake for breakfast, anyone? We’ve infused this bowl with all the delicious flavor you’d expect from an indulgent carrot cake – but in a frosty, layered bowl.

This stir-fry recipe uses fresh orange juice and vinegar to add big flavor while helping to keep the sodium level below 400 milligrams per serving.