34 Vegetarian Dinners That Help Promote Healthy Aging

Close As you get older, you may be missing out on key nutrients like fiber, protein, vitamin D and calcium. These recipesprovide 20% of the daily valueof at least two of those nutrients, so you can enjoy a flavorful meal while fueling your body well. Expect to see lots of nuts, veggies, whole grains and legumes in this roundup of meatless dinners that still have impressive staying power. Recipes like our Summer Vegetable Gnocchi Salad and Linguine with Creamy Mushroom Sauce are delicious options that can help you stay healthy, no matter your age....

January 18, 2025 · 16 min · 3280 words · Kevin Preston

34 Vegetarian Dinners with 500 Calories or Less

Close Make a delicious vegetarian meal for dinner tonight with these recipes. Each serving contains 500 calories or less while still being filling thanks to vegetables like eggplant and squash and proteins like tofu and eggs. These vegetarian recipes are a great option if you’re looking to eat more plant-based. Recipes like Creamy Fettuccine with Brussels Sprouts & Mushrooms and Korean BBQ Tempeh Grain Bowl are healthy, veggie-packed and can help you meet your nutrition goals....

January 18, 2025 · 16 min · 3404 words · Amy Adams

35 500-Calorie Salads to Make for Dinner Tonight

Close Photo: Jason Donnelly These low-calorie salads are a perfect option for a light and fresh dinner tonight. Whether you’re in the mood for a vegetarian dish packed with tasty veggies and herbs or a hearty steak salad with a zesty citrus vinaigrette, there’s something delicious for you. Whip up recipes like our Kale & Quinoa Salad with Lemon Dressing and Arugula, Chicken & Melon Salad with Sumac Dressing whenever you’re in the mood for a flavorful, refreshing meal....

January 18, 2025 · 14 min · 2867 words · Jerry Frank

35 Anti-Inflammatory Dinners You Can Make in One Pot

Close Inflammation can be the sneaky culprit behind a number of health problems, fromsleeping poorlytostruggling to lose weight. These dinners can help youkeep chronic inflammation in check, since they spotlight ingredients like colorful veggies, beans, whole grains and eggsthat can help combat inflammation. Recipes like our Skillet Lemon Chicken & Potatoes with Kale and Eggs in Tomato Sauce with Chickpeas & Spinach are simple, one-pot meals that will help you have a healthy meal while cutting down on cleanup....

January 18, 2025 · 17 min · 3436 words · Brian Rosales

35 Chicken Dinners You'll Want to Make This Spring

Close Photo: Jacob Fox These spring chicken recipes pair juicy chicken breasts or thighs with fresh spring produce, like lemons, broccoli, asparagus and spinach. Whether you’re in the mood for a bowl of veggie-packed pasta, a sheet-pan roast or a fresh, seasonal salad, these recipes have something you’ll love. Recipes like our Orange-Ginger Chicken Bowls and Cheesy Portobello Chicken Cutlets with Broccoli are healthy, delicious ways to bring seasonal flavors to your dinner table....

January 18, 2025 · 16 min · 3232 words · Jessica Graves

35 Chicken Recipes for Beginners

Close Calling all beginner cooks! These chicken recipes are a great introduction to this healthy and filling protein. You can make a delicious dinner in just 30 minutes or less with these recipes. Whatever part of the chicken you’re using will result in a satisfying meal. Recipes like Chicken Breasts with Mushroom Cream Sauce and Sweet & Sour Chicken with Broccoli are tasty, nutritious and will inspire you to cook more....

January 18, 2025 · 18 min · 3707 words · Michael Smith

35 Diabetes-Friendly Dinners That Are Packed with Protein

Close Photo: Jamie Vespa There are plenty of reasons you might want to give your protein intake a little boost—it canhelp with weight loss,make you feel full for longer and keep your muscle functioning at their best. These dinners have at least15 grams of protein per serving, so you’ll know you’re getting your fill. Plus, each meal focuses on complex carbs, like whole grains, and has heart-healthy levels of saturated fat and sodium to help you follow a diabetes-friendly eating pattern....

January 18, 2025 · 11 min · 2199 words · Joanna Lee

35 Fall Appetizers You'll Want to Make Forever

Close These small bites are so tasty, you’ll want to snack around all day. Featuring delicious fall produce like cauliflower, sweet potatoes and mushrooms, these healthy appetizers are as good as they look. This mix of recipes, like our Pomegranate, Cranberry & Brie Bruschetta and Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms, has something to offer everyone. 01of 35Pomegranate, Cranberry & Brie BruschettaView RecipeMake this simple festive appetizer for your holiday guests. Toasted baguette slices with creamy, melted brie are topped with an orange-cranberry-pomegranate mixture–each bite delivers an explosion of flavor and texture!...

January 18, 2025 · 15 min · 3180 words · Kristi Hayes

35 Healthy Red, White and Blue Recipes

Close Photo: Amy Traynor Celebrate the 4th of July with these red, white and blue recipes. The bright colors are achieved with seasonal ingredients like tomatoes, blueberries and watermelon to create fresh and delicious drinks, sides and desserts. Start your meal with our American Flag Caprese Salad with Blueberry-Balsamic Vinaigrette, wash it down with our Layered Strawberry-Lime Margaritas and finish with our Berry Tart with Lemon Cookie Crust. 01of 35American Flag Caprese Salad with Blueberry-Balsamic VinaigretteView RecipeThis caprese salad with a patriotic twist marries the flavors of cherry tomatoes and creamy fresh mozzarella with fruity blueberries....

January 18, 2025 · 15 min · 3165 words · Roger Reynolds

35 Mediterranean Diet Lunches That Can Help Reduce Inflammation

Close Photo: Fred Hardy Chronic inflammation can end up causing you all kinds of pesky problems, fromstiff joints to poor digestion. That’s why eating morenutrient-dense anti-inflammatory foods, like cauliflower, avocado and fish, can be a healthy way to shake up your routine.These delicious Mediterranean diet-friendly lunches incorporate lots of those tasty ingredients and includethe pillars of the Mediterranean diet,like whole grains, fish, fruits and veggies. Recipes like our Chopped Salad with Chickpeas, Olives & Feta and Vegetarian Protein Bowl are tasty ways to add some flavor to your next midday meal....

January 18, 2025 · 16 min · 3241 words · Melissa Jones

35 Salad Recipes That Copy Your Favorite Restaurant Dishes

Close There’s no reason why you can’t replicate the glitz and glamour of a restaurant salad in your own kitchen. In these recipes, we whip up simple vinaigrettes and combine your favorite veggies, fruits, cheeses and proteins for salads that will remind you of your favorite takeout options—from a classic steakhouse wedge to fruity side salads you’ll want to pair with your favorite café sandwich. Recipes like our Best Caesar Salad with Crispy Parmesan and Shrimp Cobb Salad with Dijon Dressing are perfect for any occasion, whether you’re entertaining guests or cooking for one....

January 18, 2025 · 15 min · 3134 words · David Lane

35 Sunday Dinners That Start with Chicken Thighs

Close Photo: Jacob Fox Chicken thighs are a delicious and affordable way to shake up your dinner routine. We serve upthis budget-friendly proteinwith roasted vegetables, rice or noodles and flavorful sauces for healthy meals that will appeal to everyone at your table. Recipes like our Parmesan Chicken & Brussels Sprouts and Easy Chicken Tikka Masala will put a tasty cap on your weekend. 01of 35 Skillet Lemon Chicken & Potatoes with Kale View Recipe...

January 18, 2025 · 15 min · 3118 words · Veronica Andrews

35-Minute Dinners to Improve Your Gut Health (Weekly Plan & Shopping List!)

Close Our column, ThePrep, has everything you’ll need to make meal planning and meal prep as easy as can be. Nutritional needs differ from one individual to another, and we invite you to use these dinner plans as inspiration and tweak them as you see fit.Sign upto get a meal plan delivered to your inbox every Saturday!Your Weekly PlanSunday:Cashew, Chickpea & Pasta Salad with Cilantro-Mint-Shallot VinaigretteMonday:Crispy Salmon Rice BowlTuesday:Creamy Chicken Pasta with Brussels Sprouts & ArtichokesWednesday:Broccolini, Chicken Sausage & Orzo SkilletThursday:Garlic-Lime Pork with Farro & SpinachFriday:Quick Chicken FajitasGet the Shopping List...

January 18, 2025 · 5 min · 936 words · Alisha Morris

36 Easy Sheet-Pan Dinners

Close 01of 36Honey-Garlic Chicken Thighs with Carrots & BroccoliView RecipeIn this easy and healthy dinner recipe, sweet and savory baked honey-garlic chicken thighs come with a side of veggies that cook on the same sheet pan as the chicken. The honey-soy-garlic marinade for the chicken does double duty as an irresistible sauce to drizzle over everything. Lining your baking sheet with foil will protect your pan from the sticky honey-soy-garlic sauce, so cleanup will be a breeze too....

January 18, 2025 · 17 min · 3607 words · Christina Davenport

36 Family-Friendly Dinners You'll Want to Make This Spring

Close These spring dinner ideas for families pack in seasonal produce like spinach, broccoli, carrots and asparagus for healthy, nutritious meals that everyone at the table will want to dig into. There’s something for every palate in this mix of dinner recipes that serve at least four, from creamy casseroles to quick pastas and easy sheet-pan meals. With recipes like Garlic Butter-Roasted Salmon with Potatoes & Asparagus and Easy Chicken & Broccoli Soup on the menu, family dinner just got even more delicious....

January 18, 2025 · 17 min · 3600 words · Jamie Meyer