Looking for a healthy meal packed with cheese that you might make tonight?
Sharp Cheddar cheese flavors the filling and adds a layer of ooey-gooey melted cheese on top.
Tater Tot Casserole with Beef, Corn & Zucchini
Casseroles can be for summer too!

Photo: Jason Donnelly
Charring the veggies in a cast-iron skillet adds depth of flavor.
Don’t worry if you don’t have one, because you might use any oven-safe skillet instead.
The addition of refried beans helps makes these enchiladas an excellent source of fiber as well.

Rachel Marek
We remedy this by making our own creamy mushroom sauce with nonfat milk thickened with a bit of flour.
Chicken thighs are tender and flavorful, but chicken breast or leftover chicken will work well too.
One-Pot Cheesy Pasta Bake
This easy skillet pasta bake is a surefire family hit.

Christine Ma
Creamy Lemon-Parmesan Chicken Casserole
This creamy chicken casserole recipe pops with lemon and savory Parmesan cheese.
It’s also loaded with vitamin C-packed broccoli.
Using whole-wheat orzo ups the fiber content in this healthful and comforting dinner.

Jacob Fox
Serve with a green salad tossed with red-wine vinaigrette.
It’s easy to make the recipe vegetarian by substituting smoked tofu for the turkey.
With very simple prep work, it will become a weeknight staple in your household.


Photography / Fred Hardy, Styling / Ruth Blackburn / Audrey Davis

Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman

Jennifer Causey; Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas

Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Holly Raibikis



John Autry and Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr

Jennifer Causey; Styling: Lindsey Lower