This alternative to store-bought varieties is easy to make and irresistible spread on French bread or between cookies. It can also be used as a cake filling.
Egg whites beaten to stiff peaks ensure that the texture of these whole-grain muffins remains light. Fresh carrots and zucchini keep these vegetable muffins moist.
Inspired by a classic, these individual red flannel cakes blur the line between hash and hash browns; the crisped patties of sugary beets, Yukon gold potatoes, and smoked bacon aren't complete without...
Instead of broiling the garlic, you can also char cloves one at a time over the flame of a gas stove, holding and turning with tongs, until blackened and blistering, about 30 seconds to 1 minute each....
Vanilla bean and extract perfume these buttermilk donuts that are crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. Finished with a simple vanilla glaze, they're utterly irresistible.
You can make fluffy omelets in less time (and with much less effort) than you may think. This Mediterranean-inspired version has a filling of grape tomatoes, scallions, oregano, and feta cheese.
Drizzle this honey over fresh ricotta spread on toast or stir it into a mug of mild tea. It can also be used as a glaze for poultry or pork when whisked with fresh lemon juice.
Four types of seeds -- cumin, nigella, flax, and sesame -- meet rye and wheat flours in these thin, almost lacy crackers. They make a nice accompaniment for any salad or soup or a lovely addition to a...
This colorful, quick salad with kiwi, pineapple, and your favorite citrus, provides fiber (juice doesn't). Cut the citrus into pinwheels for the prettiest look (see Cook's Note, below).
This raw carrot and pistachio blend was an instant hit in the Whole Living test kitchen. You could also thin it with lemon juice and olive oil and use as a salad dressing.
Starting with the recipe for Basic Healthy Granola, this tasty version adds nutritious fruits and nuts without the refined sugars and trans fats of some commercial granolas.
This classic French dish (oeufs en meurette) is perfect for brunch or an early-winter supper. Recipe and image reprinted with permission from "Tartine Bread," by Chad Robertson, with photographs by Eric...
In this hearty variation on traditional focaccia, mashed fingerling potatoes are incorporated into the dough, which is topped with thin slices for baking. Fingerlings are grown in yellow, pink, and blue...
This smoothie of cucumber and blueberries is brimming with antioxidants. It makes a great start to any day for breakfast or a mid-afternoon snack. Low-fat yogurt makes it extra creamy.
Shave or grate some Parmesan cheese over the top of each serving of soup if you like. During cooking, the bread pieces become soft like dumplings and release starch, which helps thicken the soup.
Making your own granola means you can pick the mix-ins. You can change up the nuts, fruits, and flavorings however you like, but we love the pairing of cashews, sesame seeds, and candied ginger.
Protein-rich tofu gives this drink a thick and creamy texture, and frozen blueberries, cherries, and grapes deliver deep flavor and additional antioxidants. Rooibos tea, grown in South Africa, adds an...
In late summer, making ratatouille is a natural choice since gardens are brimming with gorgeous eggplants and tomatoes. Serving it with poached eggs adds a twist and makes a superhealthy breakfast, lunch,...
It's all about the alliums in this eye-catching take on the Italian bread. Caramelized onions go into the dough, while leeks and chives are artfully arranged on top.