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Leek and Cannellini Bean Soup

This soup is a terrific choice for those over sixty, as it's abundant in nutrients one especially needs later in life. These include healthy plant protein (older adults are prone to protein insufficiency),...

Author: Angelo Acquista

Deviled Green Eggs With Roasted Red Pepper and Capers

Make green-eggs and ham with this mustard green-infused filling for a healthier riff on deviled eggs.

Author: Drew Ramsey, M.D.

Slow Cooker Veggie Loaded Marinara

You've heard it said that the best spaghetti sauces are simmered all afternoon. If that's true, why not let the slow cooker do the cooking for you? This sauce takes 5 minutes to make and is loaded with...

Author: Marina Delio

Caramel Apple Cupcakes

Topped with rich cream cheese frosting and a drizzle of vanilla caramel sauce, these fluffy apple treats are a fall must-have.

Author: Katherine Kallinis Berman

Breakfast Nachos

These nachos lend themselves to customization and are an excellent place to use up little bits of leftovers (extra black beans, crumbled sausage or bacon, roasted vegetables-or a random radish or extra...

Author: Julia Turshen

Pumpkin Kolokithopita (Greek Phyllo Pastries)

This recipe for phyllo triangles, filled with a pumpkin-and-honey purée, is a perfect sweet appetizer for your Thanksgiving feast or any fall dinner.

Author: Katherine Kallinis Berman

Moroccan Spiced Chicken with Millet Tabbouleh

I'’m mixing metaphors a bit with this dish: —a little Moroccan inspired, a little Middle-Eastern inspired. But the thing is, the flavors taste delicious together. This twist on classic tabbouleh is wonderful...

Author: Steven R. Gundry, MD

Almond Butter and Banana Pancakes

Pancakes made of bananas and almond butter?? Enough said. The protein here comes from the eggs, which also give these sweet, nutty pancakes a light, crepe-like texture.

Author: Hannah Bronfman

Grilled Carrots With Herby Coconut Yogurt and Spicy Beet Vinaigrette

It's a shame you don't often spot people grilling carrots, because they also grill beautifully, developing a char that balances out their sweetness.

Author: Gregory Gourdet

Roast Walnut and Squash Medley with Persillade

Think of all the activities that your microbes do for you, from releasing vitamins to creating fatty acids and hormones that impact your mood and inflammation. This dish-a one-tray vegetable bake with...

Author: Dr. Rupy Aujla

Silken Tofu With Soy Sauced Tomatoes

This is a quick summer dish that capitalizes on juicy tomatoes and requires the stove to be turned on for just a few minutes.

Author: Lukas Volger

Bacon and Whiskey Jam

Sweet and a bit salty, with a hint of spice: this is completely divine on hot buttered toast at any time of the day.

Author: Rachel Allen

Honey Scones with Rhubarb Compote

This is a simple scone with a bit of a makeover: glazed with sticky honey and generously smothered in clotted cream and tart rhubarb compote.

Author: Martha Collison

Lemon and Lime Battenberg

This is a unique and slightly peculiar British cake; you'd be hard pressed to find another baked good with the same psychedelic squares and level of geometric satisfaction.

Author: Martha Collison

Cantonese Style Taro and Pork Belly Casserole

This casserole relies on the complementary flavors and textures of taro and pork belly: one meaty, the other earthy; one chewy, the other tender.

Author: Wilson Tang

Baked Sweet Potato with Olives, Feta, and Chile

Baking intensifies the sweetness of sweet potatoes and gives the bright orange flesh a kind of fluffiness-light and soft at the same time. Sweet potato is terrific combined with salty olives, creamy feta,...

Author: Janneke Vreugdenhil

Magic Cèpe Mushroom Soup

Just three ingredients make for the most powerfully aromatic porcini mushroom cream soup, a master recipe from cooking legend Patricia Wells.

Author: Patricia Wells

Mustard Baked Chicken

A spicy kick to a delicious and easy baked chicken recipe. Any mustard works, but we love one available at health food stores that has apple cider vinegar in it.

Author: Alejandro Junger

Farmer's Wife's Breakfast

Round out a breakfast of spiced lamb sausage patties with a handful of leafy greens and creamy avocado.

Author: Magdalena Wszelaki

Big Apple Crumble Cupcakes

These flavorful cupcakes are studded with grated apple and bits of cinnamon crumble, then topped with a luscious cinnamon buttercream. It's fall all the way.

Author: Katherine Kallinis Berman

Carrot Curry

This curry is redolent with big spices like star anise and garam masala-you'll be thrilled by how well they play against the sweet meatiness of the carrots.

Author: José Andrés

Peach Caprese

When summer is at its height and the peaches are so ripe that you can smell their sweet aroma just by walking by, it's time for this bright salad-a fun twist on the traditional Caprese salad of mozzarella,...

Author: Joanna Gaines

Super Green Stir Fry

Asparagus, snap peas, green onions, edamame, spinach, and cilantro make this vegetarian noodle stir-fry plenty green and powerfully healthy.

Author: Donna Hay

Spaghetti Squash Fritters

These spaghetti-squash pancakes, speckled with crisp bacon, are both paleo-friendly and gluten-free.

Author: Julie Mayfield

Pan Fried Sea Bass with Miso, Lemon, and Thyme Glazed Roasties

A tangy, easy, and healthy seafood dinner that's full of zing. The thyme adds deep flavor and the roasted vegetables give real crunch.

Author: Alice Liveing

Spiced Pomegranate and Orange Glazed Ham

This recipe calls for a whole leg of ham, with the bone in, that has been pre-cured and pre-cooked. If you can't buy a pre-cooked ham, ask your local butcher for a cured leg and follow their cooking instructions...

Author: Donna Hay

Sticky Rice Balls Three Ways (汤圆: 鲜肉, 芝麻, 菜猪油 | tang yuán: xiān ròu, zhī ma, cài zhū yóu)

Shanghainese enjoy rice balls in both sweet and savory preparations. I love both, so I included them here. All Shanghainese buns and pastries have simple identifiers for telling the difference between...

Author: Betty Liu

Clams with Chorizo, Leeks, Tomato, and White Wine

You need the fresh, soft, fiery red version of chorizo for this dish, the kind that bleeds out bright red-orange grease into the pot when you heat it.

Author: Anthony Bourdain

Whole Wheat Cranberry Orange Cupcakes

These cranberry orange cupcakes with an orange citrus glaze are the perfect way to surprise your sweetheart on a lazy Sunday morning, and the rest of the family will definitely enjoy them, too.

Author: Katherine Kallinis Berman

Salmon Chowder

My mom makes the most delicious salmon chowder. It always reminds me how tasty leeks are. The combination of tomatoes and cream creates a pretty pink base.

Author: Marina Delio

Roasted Banana Vegan Ice Cream

Van Leeuwen Artisan Ice Cream has mastered vegan pints, and you can too.

Author: Peter Van Leeuwen

Spinach Artichoke Flatbread Pizzas

Using flatbread as the foundation for these pizzas ensures a crispy crust that you can feel good about devouring. In this recipe, I finish the pizzas with a balsamic reduction: Balsamic vinegar cooked...

Author: Brooke Griffin

Tandoori Chicken and Vegetable Sheet Pan Supper

The longer you marinate the chicken and potatoes, the more intense the flavor. But we have found that even after only 30 minutes of marinating, the dish is infused with flavor.

Author: Tracy Pollan

Flourless Cacao Fudge Cake

Raw cacao powder, more nutrient dense than common cocoa powder, makes this gluten-free chocolate cake a somewhat healthy dessert option.

Author: Donna Hay

Eggplant Cannelloni with Pine Nut Romesco Sauce

This vegan and gluten-free casserole relies on sliced eggplant instead of pasta, stuffed with vegetables and grains, and a pungent red pepper sauce.

Author: Joel Fuhrman, M.D.

Double Chocolate Skillet Brownie

This double-chocolate brownie with crunchy pecans and ice cream is perfect for dinner parties, family gatherings, or any time a hungry crowd wants something sweet and delicious.

Author: Dennis Prescott

Meatball Frittata with Mozzarella and Tomatoes

There may be no better way to stretch odds and ends around the kitchen than to make a frittata: there's no crust to fuss with, the eggy matrix can handle almost any savory inclusions, and the frittata...

Author: Sara Dickerman

Vegan Niçoise Style Salad

Salade Niçoise is a beautifully composed salad of French origin that looks fancy but is incredibly easy to make. The traditional version is often made with tuna, but here the fish is replaced with baked...

Author: Nava Atlas

Apples, Potatoes, and Bacon

This dinner is a fry-up, of sorts. The smell of apples and smoked bacon frying on a damp day brings everyone into the kitchen, plate in hand.

Author: nigel slater

Angel Hair with Lemon, Kale, and Pecans

This quick vegetarian pasta is perfect for a quick weeknight meal

Author: Stuart O'Keeffe

Llubav's Green Spaghetti

No chopping required for this weeknight dinner. Just blend spinach, kale, basil, and garlic with feta, cream cheese, and olive oil to make a fresh, rich sauce that wraps itself around pasta.

Author: Julia Turshen

Spicy Miso Tahini Ramen

This super-oishii (“delicious”) spicy ramen bowl is made with basic pantry staples, such as miso paste and tahini, plus Sriracha for spice! I love adding a bit more Sriracha for heat, and topping it...

Author: Candice Kumai

Hanoi Grilled Turmeric Fish with Dill and Onion

This version is a little variation on the OG dish, so feel free to experiment and try out other variations.

Author: Nguyen Tran

Kiwi Ice Pop

You'll need some lollipop sticks for this recipe. We found some interesting yellow serving sticks that worked well at dinner, but if worse comes to worst you can use cocktail sticks.

Author: Duval Timothy

Fruity Berry Tarts with Vanilla Cashew Cream

This naturally gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, vegan dessert (which is also free of refined sugar) is a total crowd pleaser.

Author: Lorraine Pascale

Summer Salad with Lemon Dijon Dressing

In summer, raw corn kernels add crunch and sweetness to any salad and can be enjoyed freshly sliced, right off the cob.

Author: Katrina Scott

Summer Tomato and Ricotta Tart With Oat Pastry

You can fill this tart shell with your choice of sweet or savory fillings-from cheeses, to roast vegetables, to stone fruits.

Author: Donna Hay

Lime Cilantro Chicken and Broccoli

Chicken and broccoli may sound like a ho-hum dish, but you can make it finger-licking with the right marinade and dipping sauce.

Author: Kelly LeVeque

Poached Chicken, Crunchy Vegetables, and Herb Dressing

I used to be put off poaching chicken as I feared it was more complicated than my simple fried version. But it's actually much easier, because while the chicken poaches you can prepare the rest of the...

Author: Amelia Freer

Yogurt Tartar Sauce

Using yogurt instead of oils to make tartar sauce does three things: it lowers the fat content; gives it a zingy yoghurt tang; and also brings probiotic cultures into your diet. It's a win, win, win.

Author: Guy Turland