21 Mediterranean Diet Lunches That Are Diabetes-Friendly

We love the unique combination of blueberries, edamame and goat cheese. We chose flat-leaf parsley in this salad because it has a stronger herbal taste than its sometimes-bitter curly counterpart. Mix it up with different flavors of hummus and different types of vegetables, depending on your mood. Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey And using the flavorful leafy carrot tops in it is like getting herbs for free....

April 21, 2025 · 2 min · 283 words · Jenna Obrien

21 Most Popular Make-Ahead Breakfasts for a Stress-Free Morning

These breakfast recipes are perfect for prepping in advance, so you might have a grab-and-go meal whenever necessary. Carrot Cake Overnight Oats Carrot cake for breakfast? With briny feta and perfectly tender peppers, theyre flavorful yet portable. Photo:Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Catherine Jessee, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle Cinnamon-Roll Overnight Oats Diana Chistruga These cinnamon-roll-inspired overnight oats take just minutes to assemble. Youll have meal-prepped grab-and-go breakfasts on hand for the rest of the week....

April 21, 2025 · 2 min · 375 words · Terry Gonzales

21 No-Cook Garden Veggie Recipes That Aren't Salad

Highlight the seasonal vegetables from your garden with these delicious, no-cook recipes. Whether you grow tomatoes, cucumbers or zucchini, these recipes are packed with fresh veggies and herbs. They look impressive but they’re easy enough for kids to assemble themselves for an easy lunch or dinner. Serve over brown rice instead of the zucchini noodles to add a hearty boost of fiber. Look for them at your farmers' market. Its bold flavor is delicious in a simple pasta salad or topping any protein just off the grill....

April 21, 2025 · 2 min · 276 words · Jeffrey Parsons

21 One Skillet Mediterranean Diet Dinners to Make This Spring

You’ll want to make these Mediterranean diet dinners on repeat this spring. Serve the chicken cutlets, mushrooms and creamy sauce over egg noodles with a green salad on the side. Serve the salmon with extra lemon wedges and a dollop of plain yogurt, if desired. Photographer / Brie Passano, Food Stylist / Annie Probst, Prop Stylist / Holly Raibikis To make it a full, satisfying dinner, serve over cooked brown rice....

April 21, 2025 · 2 min · 365 words · Erica Lewis

21 Protein-Packed Soups You Can Make in the Slow Cooker

Thanks to the slow cooker there is minimal prep or clean up. Pair it with a salad and toasted whole-grain bread for an easy, healthy dinner. Depending on brand, berbere spice blend can be rather spicy. For a less spicy stew, start with 3 tablespoons spice blend rather than 5. Using bone-in chicken is the key to making rich soup without adding broth. Slow-Cooker Jambalaya This hearty jambalaya is bursting with chicken, smoked turkey sausage, and shrimp....

April 21, 2025 · 2 min · 233 words · David Williams

21 Salmon Dinners You Can Make in Three Steps or Less

Refresh your dinner routine with these easy, three-step salmon dinner recipes. From creamy pastas to colorful grain bowls, there are many ways to make a delicious salmon dinner. Salmon Burgers These salmon burgers feature labneh, a tangy spreadable yogurt. Brie Goldman The flavorful oil is used to saute shallots, while the tomatoes get added to the cream sauce. Melted garlic butter coats the salmon and vegetables, adding depth of flavor and richness to the dish....

April 21, 2025 · 2 min · 332 words · Jerry Taylor

21 Sheet-Pan Veggie Recipes

Throw your veggies in the oven with these easy, sheet-pan recipes. Pro tip: preheat your baking sheet in the oven so your vegetables get even crispier. Colorful Roasted Sheet-Pan Veggies These easy roasted vegetables will give your plate a pop of color. Sonia Bozzo The broccoli, peppers and onion are naturally more tender than the butternut squash and cook more quickly. That way everything ends up finishing at the same time....

April 21, 2025 · 2 min · 294 words · John Maxwell

21 Simple Meal Prep Ideas to Help You Lose Weight

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are taken care of with these easy meal prep ideas. This easy recipe makes a big batch for lunches or veggie-packed snacks all week. If you want to bump up the satisfaction factor even more, top with a little cheese or avocado. Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek, Mocha Overnight Oats Give your oatmeal an energy kick with this coffee-drink-flavored overnight oats recipe....

April 21, 2025 · 2 min · 382 words · Angela White

21 Skillet Dinners You Can Make in 20 Minutes or Less

These quick, one-pan dinners come together so fast, youll hardly believe it. From a spicy chicken dinner to a cozy vegan curry, these dishes have something to offer everyone. This easy salmon dinner is sure to become a new weeknight favorite the whole family will love. Photo: Brie Passano The best news: you’re able to get this meal on the table in 20 minutes flat. Loading kale into this quick dinner recipe provides some calcium as well as vitamins and fiber....

April 21, 2025 · 3 min · 480 words · Maria Browning

21 Spring Casseroles in 45 Minutes or Less

These healthy and tasty casserole recipes are sure to become staples in your kitchen this spring. These main and side dish recipes feature seasonal produce like crisp asparagus, tender broccoli and earthy mushrooms. Plus, these recipes can be made in just 45 minutes or less, making dinner a breeze. Photo: Brie Passano Asparagus Casserole Blanching the asparagus before assembling this casserole helps to maintain its vibrant green color. This asparagus casserole is perfect for the holidays or a weeknight dinner....

April 21, 2025 · 2 min · 394 words · Catherine Howard

21 Sunday Dinners That Make Great Leftovers

Cook once, enjoy twice with these Sunday dinner recipes. You could also freeze your leftovers and reheat them when you need dinner in a pinch. Serve topped with diced red onion, sliced scallions, shredded cheese and your favorite hot sauce. Katie Webster Serve with a crunchy green salad. The whole casserole can be built and left to hang out in the refrigerator for up to three days. To make this recipe gluten free, use gluten-free sausage....

April 21, 2025 · 2 min · 304 words · Megan Jones

21 Tasty Topping Ideas to Take Your Soup from Ordinary to Otherworldly

Take your soup to the next level with these delicious flavor add-ons. Here are four creative soup-topper ideas, but these are just a jumping-off point-anything goes! Pictured Recipe:Garden-Fresh Asparagus Soup 1. More Veggies We always love an excuse to add more vegetables to a meal. Use veggies as a garnish on pureed soups to reveal what vegetables are actually in the soup. If you’re roasting the veggies, reserve a little for the garnish before pureeing....

April 21, 2025 · 1 min · 182 words · Robert Vasquez

22 5-Minute Breakfast Recipes with 5 Ingredients or Less

Quick-Cooking Oats Sometimes basic is better. At breakfast, that can certainly be the case. These easy oatmeal recipes teach you the basic methods so you get creamy, tender oats every time. Photo: Photographer: Fred Hardy II, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hauser The flavorings and toppings are up to you. Memorize the recipe, then use it as a jumping off point for your favorite avocado toast riffs....

April 21, 2025 · 2 min · 405 words · Krista Williams