Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad is a fun spin on a classic Caesar salad. It’s loaded with grilled romaine lettuce, lean chicken breast, and fresh parmesan cheese. This salad is great to serve as an entrée on its own or as a side dish. This recipe includes ingredients to make a homemade Caesar dressing...
Chicken skewers are a great way to add fruits and vegetables to your meat dish. This recipe includes a variety of fruits and vegetables mixed with chicken and placed on wooden skewers. With the marinade, this recipe creates a delish way to enjoy this summer meal.
Grilled fish tacos are a delicious way to enjoy your favorite seafood. Choose any white fish of your choice and marinate it before grilling the fish to a perfect golden-brown. Top them off with a creamy and crunchy coleslaw that ties all the ingredients together!
This recipe was a winning dish for our 2021 Healthy Chef Challenge. Angie Montroy of Angie's Pantry in Oak Park used ingredients commonly found in our pantry and created an inspiring summer salad.
Add color and flavor to this dish by creating a fresh salsa for a topping! Simply combine chopped, fresh tomatoes, onion, and cilantro with fresh lime juice. Other optional toppings include sour cream or plain yogurt and fresh cilantro.
These roasted drumsticks come together quickly. Just marinate the meat for 30 minutes, then cook for 40 minutes. The end result is so flavorful, you’ll swear it took all day to prepare!
This Hidden Veggie Mac and Cheese recipe is a great way to boost the nutrition of one of America’s favorite comfort foods...macaroni and cheese! Cauliflower is an excellent source of nutrients, containing almost every vitamin and mineral that your body needs. Adding vegetables, like cauliflower, to...
This homestyle meatloaf is the perfect meal to serve when getting the family together. The preparation and ingredients are simple so you can spend more time with family than in the kitchen! This recipe is great year-round, but especially in the colder months. You can serve the meatloaf alongside...
Unlike the enchiladas you may be used to, Honduran enchiladas are made in the style of a tostada. They have layers of different flavors and textures, making them a delicious snack or main meal. The mouth-watering base of meat and vegetables can be enjoyed as a filling for tacos, burritos, or to top...
This simple dinner can be made in 25 minutes. The honey garlic sauce boosts the juiciness and flavor of the salmon. Serve the salmon with brown rice and roasted vegetables to make a nutritious meal.
These juicy and brightly flavored chicken breasts are a simple, fantastic dinner option. You can use our homemade honey mustard dressing recipe as a glaze; this adds sweet and tangy flavors to the baked chicken. By whipping up the marinade at home you can be sure that its nutritional content is top...
Hoppin’ John is traditionally combined with white rice and field peas or black-eyed peas. This recipe combines the two together in a patty and adds herbed tomatoes for a punch of flavor. These patties have an abundance of protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals for you to enjoy!
There are many ways to prepare this great South Asian dish- which can vary from the region to region. This particular recipe comes straight from the home of one of our Nutrition Interns! As with most Indian dishes, this one packs some heat. Feel free to use your own judgement with the spices to...
Instant Pot Sesame Chicken is a delicious and easy meal you can make at home in just 20 minutes. This recipe uses chicken cooked in a tasty honey-soy sauce, flavored with garlic, ginger, and a touch of hot sauce. You don't need to fry the chicken, making it healthier and simpler. Serve it over rice...
Spruce up any occasion with this delicious Italian inspired salad dish. This colorful dish is full of flavor and packed with fiber and protein. Serve as an appetizer or side dish that is sure to win everyone over!
You may have enjoyed Asian-inspired shrimp stir fry in the past. But have you tried an Italian-inspired shrimp stir fry? Loaded with veggies, basil, and salty Parmesan cheese, this dish is nutritious and filling. Serve it over rice or pasta OR eat it as-is for a lower carb dinner!
Never heard of spaghetti squash? This healthy vegetable is member of the squash family. It is full of fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that will help support a healthy immune system. This recipe is a lower carb way for Italian food lovers to eat to enjoy these classic flavors! The...
Meatloaf is a popular recipe and has been a staple in many homes for generations. In Italian, it’s called Polpettone, which means “big meatball”. This rendition adds an Italian-style by featuring a rich tomato sauce topping that caramelizes once baked. Complete this meal by serving alongside whole...
This hearty, one-pot stew is super easy and heart-healthy. This stew is popular in Spain, and it’s full of flavor! Kidney beans are a great source of plant-based protein, fiber, B Vitamins, iron, and potassium.
This soup is a comforting twist on the classic Italian dish, combining all the rich flavors of lasagna into a hearty, flavorful soup. With layers of tender pasta, savory ground meat, and a medley of aromatic herbs, this dish will check all of the boxes this holiday season!
Also called baked ziti, this pasta dish is similar to a lasagna but spares you the exhausting hours of prep time. This recipe also uniquely features ground turkey instead of ground beef for a leaner meat option without sacrificing flavor or texture!
Everyone loves leftover turkey from Thanksgiving dinner. This easy recipe uses leftover turkey and gravy to make a rich, hearty stew perfect for this chilly season. Enjoy!
