These aren't your ordinary meatballs — with shredded carrots, herbs and grated Parmesan cheese, they pack a ton of flavor. We used ground beef, but you can swap for turkey or chicken.
This textured, complex salad is lightly dressed with our sweet and pungent Russian dressing, but feel free to add a little more if you like. Fennel gives it a gentle licorice note, while the Parmesan adds a satisfying umami touch. Don’t skip the Crispy Quinoa Topper, it adds a crunch that you won’t want to miss.
A handful of pantry staples and a few fresh veggies are all you need to transform leftover turkey breast into this quick and satisfying take on the classic pasta dish. Feel free to substitute chicken for the turkey if that’s what you have on hand.
Delicate curls of spaghetti squash stand in for traditional pasta in this cheesy chicken dish. For extra bite, serve with a toasted whole-grain baguette.
Salty Parmesan and pungent garlic mingle with crunchy roasted garbanzo beans in our reader's winning recipe, which she created as a snack for her nut-allergic sons.
You'll love how fresh your pesto tastes when you make it yourself, and the abundance of omega-3s make this a wholesome meatless Monday meal!
Pair the Mayo Clinic's stuffed artichokes with a main or eat them on their own – you'll love how the simple stuffing complements the nutty 'chokes!
Making your own pesto is just about as easy as it gets – ours uses a fragrant mix of fresh mint and basil, while walnuts offer an omega-3-rich alternative to pine nuts!
Whether you like your fries piping hot or cooled to room temperature, the taste and texture of our baked Parmesan fries won’t disappoint.
Our super-fast, gluten-free skillet flatbread makes a perfect base for traditional shrimp scampi!
While the classic basil variety is usually the one that hooks us, pestos are a great opportunity to get creative – and nutritious - in the kitchen.
Adding silken tofu to our tomato sauce ramps up the quick dish's protein count, while sun-dried tomatoes, parmesan, red pepper flakes and diced tomato give it plenty of zesty flavor!
Straight from the chef at the Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore, this airy yet filling dish gives risotto a new look with creamy avocado and tender crab.
We make the turkey chili that fills the layers of our lasagna from scratch, and this simple, speedy recipe can be used in other dishes too (think: as a pasta topper, bread bowl filler, spooned onto nachos, and the list goes on).
Ingredients vary widely when it comes to these trendy, French bistro-style, open-faced sandwiches. Start with our basic recipe for snack time and, later on, try adding lean chicken, turkey, fish or more vegetables for a heartier meal.
Our reader's fan-favorite recipe, a stuffed zucchini made with just 8 ingredients, is the perfect way to turn extra veggies into a satisfying, low-cal meal!
Queen Catherine de' Medici introduced artichokes to France. When you introduce artichokes to your leftover steak and combine them with wild mushrooms, it's easy to create elegant pizzettes.
Looking for a crunchy, savory snack? These thin, crisp and delicious baked chips will soon become a surprise hit in your house.
With less natural sweetness than butternut, mild spaghetti squash pairs well with slightly bitter radicchio and salty Kalamata olives. This side dish would be a refreshing change of pace with pork tenderloin, baked white fish or as part of a vegetarian meal.
Our cleaned-up redo of this timeless classic conjures up memories of your favorite Italian restaurant meal, but with less fat!
Bridge the gap between surf and turf by serving up seared scallops, a dinner option that's as fresh and delicate as it is substantial and rich.
This reader came up with an easy morning meal option that's versatile enough to allow you to pop in your own favorite produce.
A love for portobello burgers inspired this reader to find other ways to incorporate the meaty mushroom into her cooking. Her portobello mushroom recipe is filling enough to be eaten as a full meal!
Soak up the numerous health benefits of olive oil with a taste of Tosca Reno's savory olive oil bread dip.
Robin Miller, host of Food Network's Quick Fix Meals and best-selling cookbook author, cuts calories, fat and sodium from an Italian favorite. Even Nonna would approve!
Sweet and savory worlds collide in this hearty gluten-free soup, with thin ribbons of chard and chunky navy beans providing sustaining fiber.
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