Broccoli, Garlic & Lemon Penne

Broccoli, Garlic, and Lemon Penne.Two Guiding Stars iconTwo Guiding Stars indicate better nutritional value.

Pasta and frozen broccoli are excellent pantry items to have on hand because they don’t need much help to turn into tasty sides like this. To make a meal of this, stir in a can of beans or leftover chopped chicken or pork from a previous dinner.

Continue reading »

Banana-Berry Smoothie

Banana-Berry Smoothie.One Guiding Stars iconOne Guiding Stars indicate good nutritional value.

This creamy smoothie will kick off your summer’s day with a blend of delicious nutrition. Use any berries you have on hand—just be sure they’re frozen when they go into the smoothie for a properly cold concoction.

Continue reading »

Autumn Vegetable Succotash

Autumn Vegetable SuccotashThree Guiding Stars iconThree Guiding Stars indicate the best nutritional value.

This easy cooked variation on succotash is a lovely, light addition to any meal. Sage gives it the flavor of fall, but you can easily adjust it by swapping in whatever herbs you’re using in your main dish. Stir in some canned beans and serve over brown rice to round it out as a vegetarian […]

Continue reading »

Asian Spinach Salad with Orange & Avocado

Asian Spinach Salad with Orange & Avocado.One Guiding Stars iconOne Guiding Stars indicate good nutritional value.

Simple and refreshing, this tasty salad is easy to make. It will be at its best in the winter, when citrus is at its finest, making it a lovely choice for ringing in the new year.

Continue reading »

Chicken Tostada

Chicken TostadaTwo Guiding Stars iconTwo Guiding Stars indicate better nutritional value.

Soft onions, tender chicken, and just a little cheese over corn tortillas make a perfect quick, light meal. Plan this recipe for the night after you’ve made a chicken dish for easy use of leftover chicken.

Continue reading »

Zippy Chicken Rice Skillet

Zippy Chicken Rice SkilletTwo Guiding Stars iconTwo Guiding Stars indicate better nutritional value.

A traditional, easy meal that’s hearty and filling, this easy skillet is a perfect meal to include in a meal prep plan to used up leftover rice and chicken from a previous dinner. Tip: If you don’t have leftover brown rice on hand, sub in instant brown rice for a speedy cook time.

Continue reading »

Mediterranean Chicken Salad

Mediterranean Chicken SaladTwo Guiding Stars iconTwo Guiding Stars indicate better nutritional value.

Lemon and olive oil are a classic combination for dressing salad, and they’re a perfect pairing with lentils, which boost the fiber and protein in this easy salad.

Continue reading »

Broccoli Rice Stir Fry

Broccoli Rice Stir FryTwo Guiding Stars iconTwo Guiding Stars indicate better nutritional value.

A stir fry that’s as delicious as it is simple, you’ll love how little active time you need to spend at the stove to pull this meal together. If you’ve got other veggies in need of using up, toss ’em in. Stir fries are great for using up odds and ends.

Continue reading »