Skinny Cobb Salad
This "skinny" version of Cobb salad has all the taste and creaminess with half the fat and calories. You can...
Fruit & Almond Bites
With big handfuls of dried apricots and cherries, almonds and pistachios, we make dozens of no-bake treats you can take...
Basil Vegetable Strata
I've been cooking this strata for years, and my family just can't get enough! Fresh basil gives the healthy brunch...
Chicken & Garlic with Fresh Herbs
The key to this savory chicken is the combination of garlic, fresh rosemary and thyme. I like to serve it...
Roasted Carrots with Thyme
These roasted carrots are so simple but always a hit. Cutting the carrots lengthwise makes this dish look extra pretty.—Deirdre...
Slow-Cooker Butternut Squash Soup
Much of the work for this soup can be done in advance, and it keeps all day in the slow...
Roasted Herb & Lemon Cauliflower
A standout cauliflower side is easy to prepare with just a few ingredients. Crushed red pepper flakes add a touch...
Curried Sweet Potato Wedges
Sweet potatoes roasted with curry and smoked paprika delight everybody at our table. The mango chutney makes a tangy dip....
Turkey Sausage-Stuffed Acorn Squash
Finding healthy recipes the family will eat is a challenge. This elegant squash is one we love, and it works...
Ginger Pork Lettuce Wraps
When I make Asian-spiced lettuce wraps with lean ground pork, I remind my family they’re meant to be an appetizer—but...
Creole Pork Tenderloin with Vegetables
Fresh summer vegetables are paired with lean pork and tasty Greek olives for a healthy and quick dinner that's great...
Creamless Creamy Squash Soup
Here's my go-to recipe for get-togethers with family and friends. Everyone asks for seconds, and they can't believe they are...
Spinach and Artichoke Pizza
My from-scratch pizza has a whole wheat crust flavored with beer. Top it with spinach, artichoke hearts and tomatoes, then...
Slow-Cooked Potatoes with Spring Onions
I love the simplicity of this recipe, as well as its ease of preparation with my slow cooker. Everyone always...
Fruity Frappe
It's fun to be able to make a tasty clone of something at a restaurant. But even better, I like...
Herb Garden Lasagnas
I love the taste and texture of these homemade noodles and the beautiful lasagnas they make. A healthy dose of...
Cashew-Curry Chicken Salad
My husband and I fell hard for the curried chicken salad from our grocery store deli, and I knew I...
Slow-Cooker Chicken Taco Salad
We use this super-duper chicken across several meals, including it in tacos, sandwiches, omelets and enchiladas. My little guys love...
Hearty Vegetable Lentil Soup
My mother has diabetes, so I often prepare this dish for her. I wanted a hearty soup that hits the...
Pickled Brussels Sprouts
This year, when I asked my brother what he wanted for his 31st birthday, he answered, "pickled Brussels sprouts." I...
Slow-Cooker Frittata Provencal
This recipe means that a delectable dinner is ready when I walk in the door from work. The meatless slow-cooker...
Southwest Hash with Adobo-Lime Crema
Adobo sauce adds so much extra flavor that you won't even miss the smaller amounts of butter and egg yolks...
Grilled Spinach Feta Burgers
Turkey burgers have their fans, but we prefer feta burgers with ground beef and spinach. We serve them on toasted...
Zesty Salsa Verde
Last year was the first time I had ever grown tomatillos. They were so abundant that I had enough to...
Mexican Shredded Beef Wraps
The first time I served these wrap sandwiches was at the party following my son’s baptism. Everyone liked them so...
Carrot Puree
Carrot puree pairs beautifully with anything from roasted meat to grilled fish. Cook the carrots fully to ensure a velvety...
Grilled Mango & Avocado Salad
A big hit with my family, this light salad is so easy to make! The healthy option of mango and...
Tuna and White Bean Lettuce Wraps
Here's a fabulous way to dress up ordinary tuna salad. This easy recipe makes a quick dinner or lunch at...
Spring Green Risotto
Once a week I create a new recipe for my blog, An Officer and a Vegan. I first made this...