Plan ahead and make these healthy and hearty meals that go quickly from fridge to fork — just heat and eat!Imagine a life where dinner is ready when you get home from work, where snacks are grab-and-go and breakfast miraculously appears from your freezer. No more greasy takeout. No more cardboard frozen pizza. Yes, that...
Toast is not just for breakfast anymore. Here’s how to turn a humble piece of bread into a crispy, fuss-free power meal, day or night.Just the smell of toast is enough to make anyone’s mouth water, and now this breakfast staple is topping trendy restaurant menus across the country, starring in main courses to be...
Calling all fans of brinner (breakfast for dinner)! This sweet and savory recipe is filling enough for any meal of the day.Sweet potatoes and yams are often used interchangeably, but they belong to different plant families. Yams are moister and have more variety in shape and color than sweet potatoes.Sweet potatoes are a rich source...
A traditional Mexican mole sauce takes hours, but we came up with a lighter version that achieves the same rich flavors in a fraction of the time.Chocolate lovers rejoice: Rich in catechins, dark chocolate may aid weight loss since catechins can help to increase thermogenesis: the calories you burn digesting food. What’s more, the more...
Wondering what to do with leftover turkey? This pub-style sandwich should do the trick! Pulled Turkey Sandwiches with Pomegranate ColeslawReady in: 15 minutesMakes: 2 servingsTrim Down Tip: Slim down a hearty bakery-style roll by slicing an inch off each half.Ingredients1/4 cup unsalted tomato paste1/4 cup water2 tbsp cider vinegar1 tbsp pure maple syrup2 tsp curry...
These lighter Thanksgiving recipes are so darn tasty, even your pickiest family members won’t complain.Thanksgiving is a day when you’re practically encouraged to break out some elastic waistband pants, gorge yourself on high-calorie foods, and then lounge on the couch until it’s time to dig into leftovers. And while some embrace this as the perfect...
Jazz up your leftover chicken! Pears and a maple syrup dressing add a touch of sweetness to this salad.The Big Chicken Salad recipeTakes: 20 minutesMakes: 1 servingIngredientsSalad3 cups mesclun greens (a mix of spinach, arugula, Swiss chard and dandelion)1/2 cup roasted chicken, cubed1 medium pear,1 slice whole-grain bread1 tsp olive or canola oilDressing1 tsp olive...
This turkey meatball recipe is as healthy as it is tasty.Makes: 4 servingsHands-on time: 15 minutes | Total time: 20 minutesTo optimize the meatballs’ flavor, create a caramelized crust by first searing them in the skillet until golden brown on all sides. Ingredients1 lb extra-lean ground turkey breast2 large egg whites¼ cup whole-wheat bread crumbs¼...
Transform your end-of-summer barbecue menu with these healthy swaps guests will love.As summer winds down, there seem to be a lot of “lasts” — the last few carefree days before school starts, the last of the warm weather and sunshine, and the last barbecue of the season.Whether you’re hosting a Labor Day barbecue or bringing...
For a lean lunch or dinner, these Baja fish kabobs do the trick.Ready in 15 minutes • Makes 4 servingsBaja Fish Kabobs RecipeIngredients1 lb firm white fish (red snapper, cod, mahi mahi, swordfish), cut into 32 piecesJuice of 2 lemonsJuice of 1 limeZest of ½ lemon½ tsp cumin½ tsp chili peppers¼ tsp smoked paprika1 sweet...