Whether you enjoy this delightful Spiced Applesauce as a delicious snack or a healthy dessert, you will be amazed at how quickly and easily this homemade applesauce recipe comes together. This perfectly spiced applesauce is made with juicy Honey Crisp apples, lemon juice, aromatic cinnamon sticks, star anise, cardamom, and a touch of pure maple syrup. The best part? No peeling required! And, this recipe is 100% plant based and gluten free.

This wholesome Almond Cranberry Granola recipe is loaded with rolled oats, oat bran, flaxseeds, almonds, pepitas, cranberries, honey (or pure maple syrup), cinnamon, and vanilla. This nutritious blend requires zero chopping and is quick and easy to make. So much better than store bought granola, this crunchy and healthy granola makes a great breakfast or snack, and is scrumptious over yogurt and fresh berries, It’s a breeze to make and will give you energy for hours!

This Pistachio Cranberry Goat Cheese Log is a tasty and easy to prepare appetizer. Creamy goat cheese is rolled in crunchy toasted pistachios, sweet and tart dried cranberries, and drizzled with a touch of golden honey. Whether it's a festive holiday party, a cozy family get-together, or a casual wine night with friends, this gourmet appetizer is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. This quick and easy appetizer takes only minutes to make, and can be made ahead!

My Quick & Easy Guacamole is so full of authentic Mexican flavor! This versatile guacamole recipe can easily be made very mild or extra spicy. Made with avocados, spicy pico de gallo, a touch of seasoning, and fresh lime juice, this 4 ingredient recipe is just as delicious as traditional guacamole. The beauty of this appetizer recipe is that it comes together in minutes, and there is virtually no chopping. It has such an amazing taste, that no one will know you didn’t make it the traditional way!

Our Healthier Lemon Mint Aioli has all the flavor but only half the fat of traditional aioli recipes. Made with fresh mint, lemon zest and juice, garlic, Greek yogurt, and yes…mayonnaise, this delicious spread will enhance any sandwich. With its Mediterranean flavor profile, it’s the perfect condiment for our Turkey Feta Burger. And, it’s terrific on beef burgers and grilled chicken sandwiches, too!

A delicious alternative to hummus, this quick and easy White Bean Roasted Garlic Dip is healthy & so flavorful. We roasted garlic to mellow out its sharpness, used buttery cannellini beans, fresh herbs, added fresh lemon juice and zest to brighten up the flavor, and a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes to give it a little kick. Served with homemade crostini, our white bean dip can be made ahead of time and makes the perfect appetizer for any gathering.

Oats, chunky almond butter, dark chocolate, and tart dried cherries, make these Vegan Oat Bars a tasty and healthy treat. Packed with almond pulp and other wholesome ingredients, these dessert-like energy bars will curb your hunger for hours. Finished with a drizzle of chocolate, it’s hard to believe that these yummy oat bars are dairy free, gluten free, and vegan!

Our Healthy Cashews are a full-fledged superfood snack, really yummy, and very addicting! This quick and easy, healthy snack is lightly coated with natural honey and sprinkled with Himalayan pink salt. These nuts have a nice balance of sweet and salty flavor, and the crunchy chia seeds add a lovely mild, nutty texture to this healthy snack or appetizer.

This quick, smoky salsa can easily be made extra mild or super spicy, and is delicious as a dip or a topping on tacos, tamales, enchiladas, and more. Crank up the heat and use it as a hot sauce for anything that needs some extra flavor! Our 3 step recipe is really tasty and so ridiculously quick and easy, that you will likely never want to buy salsa again!

These Zesty Honey Roasted Almonds are incredibly easy to make and absolutely addicting! They have a secret ingredient, along with just a hint of spiciness. With the perfect balance of sweet, salty, and spicy, they are a healthy and tasty snack. They can easily be made kid friendly, too!

Elevate your breakfast or brunch with this Smoked Salmon Toast with Lemon Whipped Ricotta. Made with thick slices of homemade sourdough bread, creamy lemon whipped ricotta, silky smoked salmon, salty capers, and fresh herbs, this recipe is light, tangy, and delicious. Easy enough for a weekday breakfast yet elegant enough for a nice brunch, this simple toast comes together in minutes and makes every bite feel a little special.

With its vibrant green color, this Garlicky Kale Pasta, also known as “Shrek Pasta,” is a flavorful and healthy dish made with a silky smooth sauce of fresh lacinato kale, fresh herbs, olive oil, garlic, chili flakes, and parmesan cheese. Creamy, comforting, and packed with savory flavor, this easy pasta recipe transforms simple ingredients into a surprisingly delicious meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. And, it can easily be made gluten free!

This Brown Butter Farro & Butternut Squash is a comforting one pot vegetarian dish full of rich, nutty flavor. Toasty brown butter brings out the farro’s natural nuttiness, while tender, caramelized butternut squash adds subtle sweetness and warmth. The farro cooks up tender and chewy, creating a delicious and flavorful dish with the luxuriously moist, risotto-like texture—without all the stirring.

This Roasted Spaghetti Squash with Sicilian Pesto is an easy and healthy recipe that is hearty enough for a main dish, or can be served as a side dish. It’s hard to believe that only three ingredients can create such great flavor. My method for roasting spaghetti squash is quite simple and brings out its natural sweetness. The Sicilian Pesto Sauce is garlicky, bright, and slightly spicy with tomatoes, a touch of lemon zest, and lots of fresh herbs. When combined they are a perfect match, resulting in a nutritious bite with huge flavor!

This Roasted Beet Salad with Goat Cheese can be made two ways…as an appetizer or an entrée salad. This vibrant salad has a variety of flavors and textures, featuring a medley of sweet roasted beets, creamy goat cheese, peppery arugula, delicate micro greens, and the satisfying crunch of roasted hazelnuts. This scrumptious salad is tossed with my luscious balsamic vinaigrette and finished with a drizzle of decadent balsamic glaze.

Full of healthy and yummy ingredients, this Easy Berry Baked Oatmeal will satisfy the pickiest of eaters. My baked oatmeal recipe has the most wonderful flavor and texture with a creamy oatmeal base that combines with the crunch of roasted almonds, and pop of sweet & tart fresh berries. Drizzle with a little pure maple syrup for an easy and memorable breakfast your family will love. It’s gluten-free and can very easily be made vegan!

Our single serving Vegan Baked Oatmeal recipe is gluten-free, and has tons of flavor with a brown sugar pecan swirl! This deliciously decadent breakfast recipe is loaded with old-fashioned rolled oats, cinnamon, chia seeds, banana, and pure maple syrup, to give you lasting energy throughout the day. Treat yourself to an indulgent breakfast this weekend!

Our Turkey Feta Burger recipe is moist and packed with Mediterranean ingredients. Greek-style feta cheese, herbs, green onions, and garlic give this burger tons of flavor. This healthy turkey burger is grilled, then nestled between whole grain burger buns, and accompanied with your choice of toppings. Our favorites condiments for this Turkey Feta Burger are our Healthier Lemon Mint Aioli, baby arugula, tomatoes, country Dijon mustard, and our Quick Pickled Onions. Without the bun, this recipe is keto friendly!

Sweet and savory flavors infuse our Miso Glazed Chilean Sea Bass. This delicate sea bass gets exquisite flavor from being coated in a simple 4 ingredient marinade for 24 hours. Whether it's grilled, baked, broiled, or pan seared & baked, it turns out beautifully every time. Serve with our Sauteed Sugar Snap Peas and our Coconut Forbidden Rice for an Asian influenced meal that is sure to please your palate. Inspired by the miso glazed black cod recipe at the famous Japanese restaurant, Nobu, this impressive Miso Glazed Chilean Sea Bass is surprisingly easy to make.

Our Avocado Toast with Smoked Salmon is a very quick and tasty, savory breakfast. Accompanied with a side salad, it also makes a wonderful and healthy light lunch. Creamy avocado slices are combined with thick sliced smoked salmon and briny capers, which are layered on toasted European-style whole grain bread. We finished it with a generous squeeze of fresh lemon juice and our homemade Quick Pickled Onions for a European style tartine (open faced sandwich).

Our Salmon Piccata is absolutely mouthwatering! Pan seared salmon is perfectly cooked, then bathed in a wine, butter & garlic sauce to create a melt-in-your-mouth worthy one pan main dish. Made right in the same pan as the salmon, the piccata sauce is filled with yummy ingredients like white wine, lemon, garlic, and capers. The salmon is then bathed in the buttery sauce to make it deliciously moist, and will leave you wanting more! This recipe is also keto friendly.

Our Ricotta Toast with Kumquat Marmalade is a sweet and savory treat that will delight your taste buds! This quick and easy 5 ingredient recipe is so simple, and takes only five minutes to put together. We took the ordinary ricotta toast recipe and pimped it up by using our delicious Kumquat Marmalade that has no refined sugar. This nutritious breakfast and afternoon snack has an extra tart and sweet flavor that we think you will love. If you’ve never had ricotta toast, then you are in for a treat! Can be made gluten-free.

Our Cinnamon Swirl Baked Oatmeal is a deliciously healthy breakfast recipe that tastes like dessert! Our recipe has less refined sugar, more fiber, and is more flavorful than many baked oats recipes! To make it extra special, we added a brown sugar cinnamon roll swirl, and used a few secret ingredients to make it even healthier. It’s a great recipe for breakfast or brunch, and can also be made ahead!

Easy Baked Eggs with Fresh Herbs & Spinach turn a few healthy ingredients into a sumptuous breakfast. Baby spinach, fresh herbs, a couple of eggs, and a touch of Boursin cheese are baked into a delicious and crave-worthy breakfast dish. Served with crusty French bread for dipping, this complete breakfast recipe will start your day off right! This healthy recipe is vegetarian, keto friendly, and gluten-free. It can easily be made dairy-free, too!

Our Roasted Salmon with Garlic & Herbs is the perfect recipe to make when you need a quick dinner for the family, and is impressive enough to serve when you are entertaining. Even though this recipe is easy to put together, the flavors are rich and sophisticated. Salmon filets are lightly seasoned and roasted to perfection with fresh lemon, then topped with a beautiful butter and garlic sauce that is finished with roasted lemon and fresh herbs. Served with our Sautéed Kale, this makes a beautiful and healthy dish that you can be proud to serve your family or your guests.

Our Grilled Chilean Sea Bass is marinated in garlic, fresh thyme, and olive oil, then grilled to perfection! This clean eating recipe is so simple, yet adds a wonderful flavor without overpowering the beautiful, silky texture and delicate taste of this fish. The result is tender and moist fish that can be served on its own, or with your favorite sauce. The rich and tangy flavor of our Fresh Roasted Red Pepper Sauce complements this fish perfectly!

This easy Roasted Red Pepper Pasta dish combines our Fresh Roasted Red Pepper Sauce with whole grain penne, toasted pine nuts, and some fresh basil. As the finishing touch, drizzle on some extra virgin olive oil, and top with freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. This pasta dish is amazing with our fresh sauce, or our Easy Roasted Red Pepper Sauce, but you can always use your favorite jarred red pepper sauce for a super quick and tasty meal. This pasta is simply delicious!

Our Ridiculously Easy Lime Chicken is as simple as it gets. If you want to make a quick, but tasty, roasted chicken breast that goes with everything, then this high protein, low fat recipe is the one. Chicken breast is well seasoned, then roasted in the oven, and finished with fresh lime. Serve on its own with steamed or roasted vegetables for a healthy weeknight meal, or use in paninis, tacos, enchiladas, nachos, or anything that would taste great with chicken. This is a quick and easy, clean eating recipe.

This Healthy Mediterranean Penne is garlicky, lemony, a little spicy, and so delicious! Our recipe uses whole grain penne pasta, fresh broccoli, tomatoes, Kalamata olives, fresh herbs, and more, to make this main dish extra tasty. This healthy and yummy pasta is vegan, vegetarian, and dairy-free, and can easily be converted to gluten-free.

Our Napa Avocado Toast is a unique twist on the traditional savory avocado toast recipes. This Napa inspired toast brings together fresh avocado, lemon, dried cranberries, and crunchy salt and pepper pistachios, resulting in a beautiful balance of flavors that burst in your mouth on the first bite.

Our Savory Spinach and Mushroom Scramble for two is filled with delicious sautéed vegetables and topped with gooey cheese. This tasty and hearty scramble is so flavorful, you may even want breakfast for dinner. This meal is vegetarian, keto, and gluten-free, and can be made 5 different ways to suit most dietary preferences.

This Quick White Bean Ragù is one of the fastest meals you will ever make. It’s perfect for an easy weeknight meal and believe it or not, it’s done in 10 minutes! This spicy vegetarian white bean ragù is so versatile, it can easily be made not spicy, vegan, dairy-free, or gluten-free.

Perfectly poached halibut in coconut curry broth is light, but complex in flavor. This is not a traditional thick curry, but a wonderfully delicate and flavorful broth that will leave you wanting it again.

This Brown Butter Farro & Butternut Squash is a comforting one pot vegetarian dish full of rich, nutty flavor. Toasty brown butter brings out the farro’s natural nuttiness, while tender, caramelized butternut squash adds subtle sweetness and warmth. The farro cooks up tender and chewy, creating a delicious and flavorful dish with the luxuriously moist, risotto-like texture—without all the stirring.

This Warm Winter Farro Salad is a delicious combination of sweet and savory ingredients. With every bite, you get a satisfying burst of different flavors and textures! This nutrient rich salad is filled with wholesome ingredients like farro, Brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes, dates, pistachios, and fresh mint, which are tossed with a flavorful dressing. For an extra special touch, top with pomegranate arils and feta cheese. This farro salad can be served warm or at room temperature, and many of the ingredients can be made ahead of time. This hearty vegetarian salad is so tasty and it will give you energy for hours. Can easily be made plant based!

This Roasted Spaghetti Squash with Sicilian Pesto is an easy and healthy recipe that is hearty enough for a main dish, or can be served as a side dish. It’s hard to believe that only three ingredients can create such great flavor. My method for roasting spaghetti squash is quite simple and brings out its natural sweetness. The Sicilian Pesto Sauce is garlicky, bright, and slightly spicy with tomatoes, a touch of lemon zest, and lots of fresh herbs. When combined they are a perfect match, resulting in a nutritious bite with huge flavor!

This easy recipe for Roasted Delicata Squash with a Parmesan and herb crust is a great way to enjoy the bounty of winter squash season. Hence its name, this squash has a delicate skin that roasts beautifully in the oven. Made with olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, lemon zest, and fresh herbs, this squash is finished with a golden Parmesan crust. It’s roasted to perfection with a tender inside and a flavorful crust with irresistible crispy bits from the Parmesan. This recipe will have you hooked on delicata squash for years to come. And, this recipe can even be made vegan!

These Roasted Rainbow Radishes are not only colorful, but so flavorful. This quick and easy side dish recipe is perfect when you want a lighter and healthier alternative to potatoes that is low-calorie and low-carb and doesn’t skimp on taste. The roasting process mellows out the spicy sharpness of raw radishes, resulting in a fork tender, garlicky vegetable dish that is vegan, gluten free, dairy free, and keto friendly.

These Hasselback Purple Sweet Potatoes are perfectly roasted with an infused olive oil, which results in a crisp skin and a moist and tender potato. They are finished with a delicious glaze made from the infused olive oil, garlic, fresh ginger, fresh rosemary, and honey. The flavor combination of this sweet and savory glaze is perfect for these Okinawan sweet potatoes, but pairs well with regular sweet potatoes, too!

Brighten up your meal with this vibrant steamed asparagus dish! This recipe for Quick Lemony Asparagus is so ridiculously easy, you’ll be astounded how fast it is to make! The bright and lemony flavor makes it a wonderful accompaniment to almost any fish, chicken, or beef main dish. This keto friendly 5 ingredient recipe is prepared from start to finish in less than 15 minutes. This quick and easy recipe is the perfect side dish for a healthy and refreshing meal.

The garlicky flavor, tender crisp texture, and vibrant green color in these Garlicky Green Beans (Haricot Verts) makes them the perfect side dish for any meal. These French green beans are blanched, then sautéed with olive oil, vegetable stock, a touch of butter, plenty of garlic, and finished with fresh parsley and lemon zest. Although optional, a light dusting of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese adds another layer of flavor to these yummy green beans. This quick and easy side dish recipe can be partially made ahead of time, making this a great side dish when you are entertaining. It can also be made vegan and dairy-free!

These Roasted Fingerling Potatoes are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Fresh rosemary, garlic, and herbs are combined with olive oil and fingerling potatoes, then roasted to a perfect golden brown color and texture. A quick and easy side dish that pairs well with almost any main dish. Be sure to make enough, because your family and friends will likely want seconds!

My Lemony Lentil Salad is both healthy and delicious! Steamed brown lentils are marinated in a fresh lemon and herb dressing, then combined with tomatoes and parsley. The bright dressing penetrates the warm lentils to give you a delicious flavor in every bite. This tasty salad makes a wonderful lunch or side dish. A great make ahead recipe, this lentil salad is best prepared the night before to allow all the flavors to develop. This quick and easy recipe is also plant-based, dairy free, and gluten free!

Mama’s Easy Mexican Rice is a simple variation of traditional Mexican rice. This safflower recipe requires no chopping, making it a quick and easy side dish recipe for weeknight meals. This tasty rice comes together in minutes, and is perfectly cooked every time. Its subtle flavor pairs wonderfully with Mexican food, and almost any style of main dish or protein.

Quick Calabacitas Con Queso is a quick and easy variation of an authentic Mexican side dish recipe. Zucchini squash is sautéed with garlic and spices, then simmered with tomatoes and diced chiles, and topped with jalapeno jack cheese. This cheesy & spicy side dish can be made mild or spicy (or vegan) according to your preference. My 5 ingredient recipe is keto friendly, quick to make, and can be served as a side dish or vegetarian main dish.

These Colorful Cruciferous Vegetables will be the jewel of any dinner table. This medley of fall vegetables shine beautifully in both color and taste. Brussels sprouts, butternut squash, and red beets are tossed and roasted separately to retain their own unique flavor. Thyme leaves, orange zest, and blood orange olive oil add special freshness and zing to these tasty veggies. A great side dish for the holiday season, or any family dinner.

For a foolproof method of How to Cook Quinoa, try this easy step by step recipe that makes perfectly cooked quinoa every time! This basic quinoa recipe is lightly seasoned, and has a neutral flavor to make it easy to add to other recipes and blend with a variety of flavor profiles. It can also be served on its own as a simple warm side dish. For a delicious combination of flavors and textures, try it with my Greek Salad with Quinoa.

Our Coconut Forbidden Rice is an exotic side dish with subtle flavors, and is surprisingly simple to make. This easy black rice recipe uses only 5 ingredients and turns out perfectly cooked every time. Coconut milk, fresh ginger & garlic enhance the flavor of this beautiful black grain to make it tender and creamy. Both delicious and visually stunning, this rice makes the perfect side dish for our Miso Glazed Chilean Sea Bass.

Fresh, crisp, and garlicky, these Sautéed Sugar Snap Peas are so yummy that you’ll wish you doubled the recipe! Gently sautéed garlic combines beautifully with the natural sweetness of sugar snap peas. And, their bright green color becomes more vivid as it’s cooking! Prepped and cooked in under 30 minutes and using only 5 ingredients, this is a quick and easy side dish that the whole family will love.

Our Easy Roasted Zucchini recipe is as simple as it gets! This clean eating side dish recipe is quick and easy to prepare, and tastes delicious. The roasting process lightly browns the edges, and allows the zucchini to retain its fresh flavor. For an extra burst of freshness and saltiness, the zucchini is finished with a sprinkling of fresh lemon zest and a light dusting of sea salt flakes. Roasted in minutes, this 5-ingredient recipe is the perfect side dish for a quick weekday meal, or even when you are entertaining.

Lemony Pearl Couscous is a quick and easy side dish that makes any meal more interesting. A few simple ingredients turn tri-color pearl couscous into something really special. Sautéed with fresh lemon zest and shallots, this Israeli couscous has a savory and lemony flavor that will make you want seconds. This healthy side dish is surprisingly low in calories, and offers a more unique, and almost boba-like texture than traditional couscous. And, it’s great served with vegetables, and chicken or fish. Can easily be made vegetarian or vegan.

A few simple ingredients turn ordinary potatoes into something really special. Tender baby potatoes are tossed in country Dijon mustard, olive oil, Herbes de Provence, and parsley, and roasted in an air fryer, for the perfect side dish for any meal. These Air Fryer Dijon Potatoes are a quick addition to any weekday meal, and delicious enough for company. This air fryer recipe is really easy and uses only 5 ingredients. If you are looking for a nice change from your ordinary potatoes, then you must try this quick and easy recipe!

Made with organic rainbow carrots, this colorful, sweet and savory side dish is a wonderful accompaniment to any meal. Our Honey Roasted Carrots are glazed and roasted with honey, garlic, olive oil, and butter, to give them a naturally sweet flavor. This recipe couldn’t be more simple to make, but it’s elegant enough to serve when entertaining. Whether you are looking for a side dish recipe for the holiday season, or just something a little different to perk up your family meals, these Honey Roasted Carrots are a great choice, and they are quick and easy enough to make for a weeknight meal.

Our Sautéed Kale is quick, healthy, and delicious! This kale side dish pairs so well with everything from grilled or roasted chicken, fish, shellfish, or tofu. It has a garlicky flavor without being overpowering, and a subtly spicy flavor for those that like a bit of a kick in their veggies. Prepped and sautéed in less than 15 minutes, this side dish is a great addition to any weeknight meal. Simple ingredients make this veggie recipe so tasty, plus it is keto, gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan!

Just 5 ingredients in this flavorful recipe for Spicy Roasted Broccoli. Inspired by the a spicy seasoning that is used to make Pici all’Aglione (Tuscan Pasta), this broccoli is roasted to perfection with olive oil, Italian Seasoning Aglione, and lemon. Right out of the oven, this dish is finished with lemon juice, and a light sprinkling of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. This quick & easy side dish is deliciously healthy, keto, gluten-free, and vegetarian, and can easily be made vegan & dairy-free! Don’t be surprised if this recipe becomes your go-to side dish for all occasions!

What’s the big deal about steamed potatoes? If they are perfectly cooked, these little gems are deliciously creamy, and pretty much go with everything! Our Instant Pot Steamed Potatoes are great to serve with stews, for making potato tacos or smashed potatoes, and as a side dish for any meal. Dress them up however you like!

What’s not to love about garlic, butter, and parsley? Our perfectly cooked, Instant Pot Garlic Potatoes are garlicky and delicious! This buttery side dish is quick and easy for a weeknight meal, but special enough for company.

Wondering what to do with cauliflower? This colorful roasted cauliflower is quick to prepare and full of lemony flavor. It’s the perfect accompaniment to any fish, chicken, or meat dish.