6 Ways to Preserve Fresh Basil
Whether you freeze it, infuse it, dry it, or turn it into delicious pesto, there are many great ways to preserve fresh basil so you can enjoy it all winter long. Here are six of my favorite methods.
Recipes
Welcome to our archive of healthy recipes! Get ready to embark on a mouthwatering journey filled with vibrant flavors, nourishing ingredients, and simple, whole-food ingredients. From hearty salads to plant-forward mains, we’ve got you covered. Let’s dive in and whip up some healthful and nutritious magic in the kitchen!
Thai Chicken Coconut Curry
This Thai Chicken Coconut Curry is bursting with flavor and is easy to make. Fresh spices pair perfectly with umami fish sauce and subtly sweet coconut milk for a satisfying dinner the whole family will love.
How to Use Garlic Scapes (and When to Harvest Them)
Garlic scapes are a natural byproduct of growing hardneck garlic, but few gardeners put them to use. Find out why you shouldn’t overlook this versatile veggie and how to use it in your cooking.
Summer Strawberry Salad
This bright and healthy vegan summer salad is the perfect way to utilize the fruits of your summer harvest. Tangy strawberries, zesty red onions, fresh greens, and homemade strawberry dressing come together for the perfect lunch or a wonderful dinner side salad.
Roasted Tomato Risotto
This simple roasted tomato risotto is incredibly flavorful thanks to tangy roasted tomatoes, sauteed onion, and a dash of wine. It makes a wonderfully decadent meal for weeknights and weekends alike.
Fruits and Vegetables in Season in May
Minimize your impact this month and get the most for your buck by buying only the freshest fruits and vegetables in season in May.
Cold Asian Noodle Salad with Peanut Sauce
This cold Asian noodle salad features a deliciously complex peanut sauce that melds savory, salty, spicy, and sweet. Combined with rice noodles, baby bok choy, and cucumber, this salad makes for the perfect gluten-free lunch or easy dinner.
These Spring Flower Jellies are the Bees Knees
As the world is coming alive this spring, don’t overlook these edible flowers from your lawn and garden. These spring flower jellies are an easy way to add to your harvest.
How to Make Dandelion Jelly
Delicious dandelion jelly one of the first flower jellies you can make in the spring. It brings all the sweetness of the season, is super easy to make, and is the perfect topper for a variety of baked goods and breakfasts.
Sautéed Fiddleheads with Shiitake Mushrooms & Garlic
This super simple fiddlehead & mushroom recipe comes together in less than 20 minutes. The earthy, savory flavor of the fiddleheads blends with zesty garlic and meaty shiitakes to create a unique and versatile side dish.
Fruits That Start With P
Have you ever heard of a persimmon, a pineberry, or a pomelo? If not, check out this list of fruits that start with P to shake up your fruit vocabulary.
Grilled Spring Greens with Homemade Lemon Parsley Butter
Simple grilled spring greens with homemade lemon parsley butter make the perfect side dish to celebrate spring. This dish goes well with grilled main dishes like chicken or salmon.
How to Make Tofu Taste Great
Tofu is fairly bland on its own, but that’s what makes it so versatile. If you’re not following a recipe, here’s a few ways to dress up tofu and make it taste great.
Roasted Garlic and Leek Soup
This comforting Roasted Garlic and Leek Soup combines the mellowed flavors of roasted garlic with the subtle taste of leeks. Enhanced with spices and sweet potato, it’s a perfect cool-weather treat.
Blood Orange Salad with Balsamic Vinegar & Olive Oil
A delicious winter salad featuring blood oranges and balsamic vinegar. A perfect balance of sweet and savory, the flavors in this salad are fresh, bright, and just what you need to shake the late winter blues!
Use this Technique to Make the Perfect Vinaigrette
You can properly emulsify your vinaigrette mixture by just using the right tools and the right technique.
Huevos Rancheros
A delicious and easy, baked breakfast. Huevos Rancheros is guaranteed to turn your morning up a notch. Full of tomatoes, onions, black beans, potatoes, and cheese – what more could you want from a breakfast plate?
Winter Citrus Salad with Honey Vinaigrette
This Winter Citrus Salad combines sweet and tangy citrus fruits, creamy avocado, rich goat cheese, crunchy almonds, and peppery arugula, all brought together with a zesty and sweet honey citrus vinaigrette. The addition of thyme in the dressing adds a subtle earthy note that complements the citrus flavors beautifully.
Cinnamon-Roasted Sweet Potatoes
This cinnamon-roasted sweet potatoes recipe combines sweet honey and cinnamon with savory garlic and thyme for a complex flavor you’ll love. It’s gluten-free, packed with beta-carotene, and the perfect side dish for any dinner.
The Best Type of Oats for Overnight Oats
Overnight oats are easy, but you can still end up with a less-than-desirable dish if you don’t follow a few basic rules: like using the right type of oats. While you can buy a range of oats at the grocery store, there’s only one type that will give you a great texture without turning to mush.
Blueberry Overnight Oats
This blueberry overnight oats recipe is easy to make, low-calorie, and the perfect way to get your day off to the right start. It makes the perfect breakfast for busy weekday mornings and can be easily customized to fit your tastes.
Are Black-Eyed Peas Actually Peas?
Black-eyed peas have a strong connection with Southern culture and traditions, particularly when it comes to New Year’s Eve and Day, and, despite their name, they’re not actually peas. Here’s what you need to know.
Harvest Chicken Casserole
This delicious Harvest Chicken Casserole recipe features all the flavors of the season including sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts, and cranberries. Finished with chicken and bubbly cheddar, it’s the perfect dish for seasonal celebrations.
Breakfast Chia Pudding
This energizing breakfast chia pudding recipe features plenty of protein and healthy fats from pecans and chia seeds. Dates and cinnamon add the perfect touch of sweetness for an easy gluten-free breakfast for busy weekday mornings.
Roasted Cauliflower & Brussels Sprouts
This easy roasted cauliflower and Brussels sprouts recipe uses overnight marinating to infuse the vegetables with fresh rosemary and spices. Top with Parmesan cheese and a spritz of lemon for the perfect vegetarian side dish.
Spicy Garlic Shrimp with Kale & Pasta
This easy spicy garlic shrimp with kale and pasta recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners. It’s bursting with flavor, protein-packed, and a wonderful way to add some variety to your meals without adding difficulty.
How to Make Turkey Stock from the Carcass
The second best thing about Thanksgiving is making turkey stock from the carcass. So before you start cleaning up and toss the turkey carcass in the trash, consider making turkey stock from it. The process is incredibly easy (just what you need after a full day or longer spent in the kitchen) and it results in a delicious, healthful, homemade broth that you can use in recipes all winter long.
The Name Chefs Use for this Classic Veggie Trio
You’ve probably been making this trio of vegetables your entire life (or, at least as long as you’ve been cooking). It forms the base of many a soup and stew and adds flavor, depth, and texture to many favorite Western dishes. It’s a simple blend of diced celery, onions, and carrots.
Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Kale & Goat Cheese
This roasted butternut squash salad recipe features creamy goat cheese crumbles, zesty red onion, and tart dried cranberries, all finished with perfectly roasted squash and maple dijon vinaigrette. It makes an excellent lunch, dinner, or side.
5 Things to Do with Leftover Sweet Potatoes
If you have extra sweet potatoes on your hands and don’t want more plain-Jane boring leftovers, try repurposing your leftovers with these exciting dishes.
Fig & Arugula Salad with Burrata
This fig and arugula salad features roasted figs marinated in a tangy-sweet balsamic and maple dressing. But what sets it apart is the decadent burrata cheese. It’s more than just a salad, it’s an experience!
How to Make Lentils Taste Better
Lentils are one of those foods that, when served straight up, boiled in water, and drained, are just plain boring and bland. Here are six delicious ways to make lentils taste better.
Coconut Carrot Soup
Coconut Carrot Soup is a fall-inspired soup that is blended with carrots and sweet potatoes and spiced with a warm blend of curry powder and a swirl of coconut milk.
Smoked Salmon Omelet
A pillowy soft omelet filled with smoked salmon, and lemony capers, and topped with fresh tomato slices is an unexpected quick breakfast or brunch that is filling, and delicious.
Black Bean & Butternut Squash Chili
Indulge in the rich, hearty flavors of fall with this Black Bean & Butternut Squash Chili. A one-pot, nutrient-rich meal that’s easy to prepare, perfect for cozy, brisk evenings. Enjoy a blend of savory spices, tender butternut squash, and protein-packed black beans.
Healthy Apple Bread
This Healthy Apple Bread recipe features a warm center of perfectly baked apple slices surrounded by a delicious spiced whole wheat flour batter and topped with a to-die-for brown sugar and oat crumble.
How to Freeze Butternut Squash
Savor the nutty flavor of butternut squash all year round with these easy freezing methods. Lock in the nutrients and taste of this fall favorite, ready to enhance your winter meals. Enjoy cubed or pureed, offering versatility in your favorite fall and winter recipes.
Pumpkin Spiced Granola
This super flavorful pumpkin spiced granola recipe captures all the best fall flavors in one tasty bite. The recipe uses a traditional granola mix and adds spices like cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and nutmeg to give it a seasonal fall flare.
Southwestern Stuffed Peppers
These tasty Southwestern Stuffed Peppers are sure to have a regular spot in your dinner rotation. The simple weeknight meal uses salsa, sweet corn, and a tasty spice blend to bring a taste of southwestern flavors to a classic dish.
Crispy Tofu & Kale Stir Fry
This quick and healthy Crispy Tofu and Kale Stir Fry recipe features hearty winter greens and vegetables and protein-packed, marinated tofu. It’s the perfect weeknight dinner that can be thrown together in just 30 minutes.
How to Make Oatmeal Taste Good Without Sugar
Indulge in a bowl of oatmeal that’s both delicious and sugar-free. Enhance the flavor with low-sugar fruits, natural sweeteners, or protein powders. Mix in nuts or explore savory options for a hearty, satisfying meal. Your tasty, healthful breakfast awaits!