22 Days of Family-Friendly Dinners to Make in October

These meals are packed with fresh, seasonal ingredients like carrots, kale and sweet potatoes. If you want to keep it mild, opt for a milder taco seasoning and skip the jalapenos. Look for bell peppers with even bottoms, so that they stand upright on their own. Photo: Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop stylist: Shell Royster This adorable Halloween-themed dinner is perfect for a family dinner to fuel your trick-or-treating adventure....

April 21, 2025 · 2 min · 348 words · James Perry

22 Diabetes-Friendly Dinner Recipes for Beginners

It’s easy and delicious to follow a diabetes-friendly eating pattern with these healthy dinner recipes. This recipe is just as delicious with sweet potatoes in place of russets. In other words, they’re basically the ultimate easy weeknight dinner. Feel free to add additional vegetables and swap the shrimp for chicken, steak, tofu or edamame. Like the name suggests, it’s all cooked on one pan. The potatoes get a head start, followed by sweet bell peppers and finally chili-coated salmon fillets....

April 21, 2025 · 2 min · 306 words · Marcus Smith

22 Diabetes-Friendly Lunches You'll Want to Make Forever

We use a whole-wheat baguette, but whole-wheat buns would work as well, if you prefer. This recipe is easily doubled to make a big batch to meal-prep for the week. This nutritious Mason jar salad allows plenty of room for customization based on your taste preferences. Photo:Photography: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco If you prefer, you could ditch the wrap and enjoy the filling as a salad instead....

April 21, 2025 · 2 min · 340 words · Joshua Lewis

22 Dinner Recipes That Start with a Sweet Potato

Grab a sweet potato and get dinner on the table with these delicious recipes. We like the added zip of hot green chiles, but they can sometimes be very spicy. It’s best to take a small bite first and add them to taste. Alison Miksch Photography / Kindsey Lower Prop Styling / Rishon Hanners Food Styling. Try chopped peanuts and scallions for a different garnish. Serve with a mixed green salad with vinaigrette....

April 21, 2025 · 2 min · 300 words · Angela Powell

22 Dinner Recipes with Panko Breadcrumbs for a Crispy Bite

You’ll love these crispy and crunchy dinner recipes made with panko breadcrumbs. Panko breadcrumbs (aka Japanese-style breadcrumbs) make the perfect coating on proteins like fish, pork and chicken. They feel decadent like scallops should, thanks to the tasty lemon-butter sauce. Toasting the panko before topping the shrimp makes for a super-crispy topping. Serve with roasted carrots and steamed green beans. Spicing up the collards with paprika coats them with smoky flavor while keeping this dish vegetarian....

April 21, 2025 · 2 min · 286 words · Claudia Tran

22 Easy Breakfasts for a Healthy Blood Pressure

Spinach-Avocado Smoothie This healthy green smoothie gets super creamy from the frozen banana and avocado. It combines weight-loss power foods, eggs and raspberries, with filling whole-grain toast and nutrient-packed spinach. The protein and fiber help fill you up and the whole meal clocks in at just under 300 calories. Jen Causey Chocolate-Banana Protein Smoothie Red lentils give this smoothie a plant-based protein boost. Make up to 4 jars at once to keep in the fridge for quick grab-and-go breakfasts throughout the week....

April 21, 2025 · 2 min · 247 words · Wayne James

22 Easy Three-Step Mediterranean Diet Breakfast Recipes

Or, rely on our meal-prep-friendly Almond Joy-Inspired Overnight Oats to satisfy you through the weekdays. Potato tots nestled on top add a crispy, golden crust. And the best partits mixed, assembled and baked in a pie plate for easy cleanup. Photo:Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell Coconut cream and shredded coconut can be substituted for the milk and flaked coconut, respectively. The chocolate-covered almonds and chocolate shell re-create the iconic look and taste of the candy bar....

April 21, 2025 · 3 min · 603 words · Marcus Stout

22 Easy Three-Step Potato Side Dishes

These simple yet delicious potato and sweet potato recipes are flavorful, crowd-pleasing additions to any meal. The delicious glaze that forms on these maple-roasted sweet potatoes transforms this ultra-simple dish into something sublime. Actor Anthony Anderson likes sprinkling a cranberry-hazelnut crumble on top for an easy but delicious upgrade. Sonia Bozzo Lemon-Rosemary Melting Potatoes These full-flavored potatoes are a great new approach to your typical potato side dish. The potatoes roast, then “melt” with the flavors of lemon, rosemary and garlic....

April 21, 2025 · 2 min · 384 words · Laura Meadows

22 Easy Vegetarian Dinners You'll Want to Make Forever

Jacob Fox These delicious vegetarian dinners are highly rated with four- and five-star reviews. And don’t forget the leftovers! They make an easy lunch on the go. Photo:Jacob Fox Also called chana masala, this dish is a comforting and delicious dinner. Use these to your advantage to cut down on dinnertime prep. Plus, this recipe requires just three ingredients, not including basics like salt, pepper and oil. Jacob Fox Baked tofu has a firm, toothsome texture that crisps well in a hot pan....

April 21, 2025 · 2 min · 365 words · Paul James

22 Easy Winter Salad Recipes in 20 Minutes or Less

Eat all of your veggies with these easy winter salad recipes. These bright and colorful salads are a delicious mix of vegetables, fruits, nuts and more. The brown-butter breadcrumbs add additional crunch and a nutty, toasted flavor. Photo: Photography / Antonis Achilleos, Styling / Christine Keely, Ali Ramee Serve with grilled chicken for an added boost of protein. Celery and walnuts add crunch while dried cranberries and apple add a sweet-tart note....

April 21, 2025 · 2 min · 405 words · Matthew Tran

22 Family-Friendly Dinners That Start with Ground Beef

Make the most of your family dinner with one of these healthy recipes that serves at least four. Tater Tot Casserole with Beef, Corn & Zucchini Casseroles can be for summer too! The sauce sinks into the cabbage rolls while baking, which helps deepen the flavors. Photography / Caitlin Bensel, Styling / Ruth Blackburn American Goulash American goulash, also known as old-fashioned goulash, is the perfect economical family meal. The pasta cooks right in the sauce, so this satisfying dish can cook in just one pot....

April 21, 2025 · 2 min · 371 words · Kimberly Mendez

22 Family-Friendly Dinners with 5 Ingredients or Less

Creamy Green Pea Pesto Pasta Mint and peas are a natural pairing in this creamy pasta dish. It works well as a vegetarian main dish or can be divided into smaller portions as a side dish. Refrigerated cauliflower rice helps cut down on prep time. Photo:Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hausser, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall Roasted Cauliflower & Curry Soup Curry paste adds heat to this antioxidant-rich roasted cauliflower soup....

April 21, 2025 · 2 min · 267 words · Brianna Smith

22 Gut-Healthy Dinners for Better Blood Sugar

Getting enough fiber can help youfeel full for longer, support beneficial gut bacteria and stabilize blood sugar levels. Nutritious recipes like our Slow-Cooker Three-Bean Chili Mac are great when you have some extra time on your hands. Or, make our delicious Salmon-Stuffed Avocados on those days when you want dinner ready in just 15 minutes. Photo:Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell Loading it with vegetables and using quinoa in place of rice adds nutrition for a healthier dinner....

April 21, 2025 · 3 min · 448 words · John Armstrong