Comfort food can be healthy thanks to these delicious dinner recipes.
A dollop of ricotta cheese mixed with mozzarella and Parmesan adds a creamy finishing touch.
Premade pie crusts and frozen veggies make this chicken dinner easy to prepare without sacrificing flavor.
Serve with steamed broccoli and garlic bread.
The recipe makes enough for 8 servings.
If you’re serving only four for dinner, cook 8 ounces of spaghetti and freeze the leftover sauce.
For the best texture, use yellow cornmeal with a medium grind.
Serve with lime wedges for a little extra tang.
Serve the duo for a comforting and easy weeknight dinner for the family.
The soup keeps well in the fridge, so save leftovers for lunch or dinner later in the week.
Skillet Chili Mac
Poblanos add a kick of heat to this chili mac recipe.
And it’s all drizzled with tangy homemade ranch dressing.
We recommend a knife, fork and plenty of napkins to dig into this pizz’alad!
For a gluten-free pizza crust variation, see Tips.
The recipe can also be made in a broiler-safe casserole dish.
Serve with a spinach salad with oranges, walnuts and red-wine vinaigrette.
Our refined and lightened version is fresh-tasting and delicious.
If you have spicier chili powder, start with 1 to 2 tablespoons and taste as you go.
Top with tomato, lettuce and just a little cheese (hold the Whiz, just).
EatingWell’s Eggplant Parmesan
Here we bake breaded eggplant for crispy results with fewer calories to boot.
You could also serve the meatballs over creamy polenta or on a sandwich with melted provolone.
Serve as a vegetarian main dish or as a tasty side for roasted pork or chicken.
To cut down on prep time, look for presliced mushrooms.
For meat lovers, brown some crumbled turkey sausage along with the onions and garlic.
Serve with: Steamed broccoli and whole-grain baguette.
Turn up the heat by using hot Italian sausage or make it crowd-pleasing with sweet sausage.
Otherwise use whatever dark leafy greens look fresh at the market.
Chili-Topped Sweet Potatoes
Transform ordinary baked potatoes into a full dinner with these chili-topped spuds.
In this healthy recipe, we use sweet potatoes for an added nutrient kick.
