Healthy recipes

Pita chips are especially delicious dipped in a cool tzatziki yogurt sauce. This popular Greek dipping sauce contains thick yogurt, sour cream, and grated cucumber.

Try making falafel, these chickpea patties wrapped in a flatbread, and you'll add another healthy dish to your diet....

Pita bread topped with tomatoes and olives is grilled with cheese like a pizza and topped with fresh arugula leaves.

Use a blender to make a creamy white bean puree—and you'll have not just an appetizer, but a bean dipping sauce traditionally served with pita bread. Fry until golden brown...

To make the dough, you'll need active dry yeast, sugar, warm water, and high-gluten flour. Let the dough rise for 1 hour and 30 minutes; during this time, the moisture will speed up the...

A raw salad that takes just 6 minutes to make and requires just a few ingredients, this dish from Giada De Laurentiis features raw mushrooms, fresh herbs, and...

For a double dose of rich ginger flavor, Ina Garten stirs dried, crystallized ginger into a molasses-based sponge cake batter, then sprinkles more crystallized ginger onto a smooth, citrusy...

This light vegetarian dish for a casual dinner is incredibly high in protein, thanks to beans, eggs, kale, cheese, and whole-grain bread. It's also rich in vitamin C, calcium, and iron.

Even meat-lovers will appreciate this vegetarian casserole, with chunks of turnip, carrots, and vegetarian cutlets making the filling very filling.

A second course of fresh corn baked with sweet and hot peppers in the oven....

Recipe for making creamy soup with chicken broth and pureed pumpkin....

Emeril Lagasse serves this spicy chili over rice and tops each bowl with sour cream and soft avocado pieces....

This simple dish, made with lean salmon fillet baked to perfection and simple seasonings, is incredibly heart-healthy. And it only takes 20 minutes to prepare.

Olive oil and bits of garlic give this leafy green main course a classic Italian flavor....

Serve fish tacos with the same toppings as the meat tacos: sour cream, shredded cabbage, and salsa....

This salad, made with equal parts quinoa and lentils and dressed with a Dijon mustard vinaigrette, is high in protein and incredibly filling.

Sauteed cremini mushrooms, bacon, bread crumbs, and garlic make a simple filling for this pork tenderloin roulade.

Ellie Krieger's Meat Herb Blend contains equal parts garlic powder, oregano, thyme, cumin, and coriander.

Firm, herb-marinated, sun-dried tomatoes and savory feta cheese give this meatloaf a distinctive texture and a subtle Mediterranean flavor. A simple dish from Giada De Laurentiis,...

Lean, small turkey meatballs are especially suitable for filling the table as an appetizer....

This simple, highly rated cheesecake recipe includes sour cream. To cut a neat slice, Alton Brown suggests dipping the knife...

To make this delicious salsa recipe, grill fresh corn and tomatoes until tender and cooked through, then add onions, drizzle with red wine vinegar, and top with fresh basil.

This bread combines rich pumpkin puree with apple cider, raisins, and crunchy walnuts. It makes a delicious double serving of bread.

Each bowl of this hearty soup from Alton Brown features a whole host of fresh vegetables. These include potatoes, green beans, tomatoes, and even corn. A squeeze of lemon juice before serving completes the dish...

This popular classic hummus recipe, ready in just 10 minutes, combines the flavor and warmth of cumin with the freshness of parsley....

Ina Garten doesn't mask the natural flavor of this vegetable with various aromatic additives. Anyone can cook delicious asparagus according to her recipe; all you need is olive oil and a few seasonings.

Ina Garten uses just a few ingredients for her casserole, coats them in a buttery sauce, and tops them with fresh bread crumbs and cheese for a rich, delicious crust.

Grill zucchini strips for a few minutes until pliable, then roll them up and stuff them with goat cheese, lemon, and parsley. This mini appetizer is sure to...

The slightly firm chunks of sun-dried tomatoes in Giada De Laurentiis's Parmesan pesto sauce make it even more delicious. Just toss the sauce with the pasta, and in 25 minutes, the whole family...

Bobby Flay rubs his chicken with his favorite spices, then sits it on a beer can and smokes it with mesquite wood chips to impart a delicious, unique flavor.

Brussels sprouts, water, and salt are all the ingredients used in Alton Brown's recipe. It's a classic recipe that guarantees you'll get...

To make a delicious sweet potato pie quickly (in just 40 minutes), you'll need a ready-made shortbread crust, which is baked and filled with a filling of mashed sweet potato, heavy cream...

Ready to eat in just 30 minutes, "Nacho" is a bold, meatless take on the Mexican appetizer and makes a wonderful addition to a vegetarian meal. But since the dish...

Ina Garten's endlessly delicious and simple shrimp are best served with her spicy homemade sauce, made with chili, ketchup, horseradish, and lemon juice.

Ellie Krieger suggests adding variety to your diet by making Parmesan-crusted crisps from fresh zucchini for snacking.

The unique feature of Alton Brown's time-tested recipe is that it uses only a handful of ingredients, such as avocado, cilantro, and lime juice. The sauce is best served at room temperature...

Ina's recipe features tender and crisp cabbage baked with olive oil, salt, and pepper for a classic side dish that's sure to please. One reader reports that even the kids love it: "My...

This dish is made with just three ingredients: kale, salt, and olive oil. After a few minutes in the oven, Melissa De Arabian's vegetable chips turn out delicious and crispy.

How about making the best salad ever, with a simple recipe from Rachel Ray. It's ready in just a few minutes: toss lettuce leaves with berries and...

Roasted onions, bell peppers, and zucchini—Giada De Laurentiis ensures these vegetables add a sweet touch to her meatless baked pasta. Topped with a classic marinara sauce and creamy...

After chilling blanched asparagus in ice water, Alex Guarnaschelli explains, "Try to ensure no water gets into the salad—that's the best way to maximize its flavor." This...

Alton Brown's recipe for this popular salad involves two steps. On the first day, he chops the boiled and peeled potatoes, then refrigerates them overnight, and on the next...

Alton Brown's salad of fresh broccoli and tomatoes is tossed with a simple lemon-mustard dressing instead of mayonnaise, making it a "healthier" version of the classic dish.

Ina Garten roasts chicken breasts in a succulent blend of lemon juice, white wine, and herbs. Best of all, this dish is not only healthy, but it also takes less than an hour to prepare.

Bobby Flay's "transformed" cordon bleu, based on tender grilled chicken and topped with creamy cheese, prosciutto, and spicy arugula, is another twist on the traditional...

This quick recipe is surprisingly healthy; the secret lies in the fact that it uses very little mayonnaise and sour cream, instead relying on vinegar, dry mustard, and fresh vegetables...

Bobby Flay adds a double dose of flavor to his tender, fried shrimp by first marinating them in a garlic and fennel seed mixture, then tossing them with a lemon-spiced sauce before serving.

With just a few ingredients, Alton Brown's recipe will quickly give you a delicious dish with a creamy, smooth sauce that's just like the one on your favorite cooking show.

If you decide to make soup using Alton Brown's time-tested recipe, which uses vegetable broth instead of chicken, you'll get a vegetarian dish that even the most...

With a penchant for all things Italian, Giada makes a ricotta-based dough and adds lemon juice and zest, giving the cookies a vibrant, sophisticated flavor. And the finishing touch is a brilliant...