Recipes

Quinoa truly is a miracle food: A highly digestible complete protein with a wonderful nutty flavor, it absorbs and complements other flavors unlike any other grain.

Get all the flavor of your favorite Asian takeout, minus the excess sodium and fat with these recipes for curry shrimp, Korean BBQ beef, hot and sour soup, and more.

1. Chipotle Huevos Rancheros Serves 4 / Reminiscent of enchiladas, these eggs get their kick from chipotle chilies

Prep/cook time: 27 minutes Serves 3 / Rich, fresh, and spicy. Don’t be intimidated by the number of ingredients—this

Ever wonder where a luscious piece of chocolate came from? Though chocolate may be the food of the gods (literally,

An Italian staple, polenta is ground corn that’s cooked into a creamy porridge; it can also be cooled to form firm

Recipes are a set of instructions designed to help people learn how to put foods together into delicious dishes. Each recipe includes the recipe name; a detailed list of food ingredients and corresponding amounts; ordered instructions that are easy to follow and that result in a finished dish, such as an entrée, salad, soup, or dessert; and any additional notes, such as equipment or special techniques, that will help the cook succeed in producing something good to eat. Healthy recipes often include a nutritional analysis as well.

Because food is the starting point and the foundation for a healthy lifestyle, recipes made with real foods—not, as Michael Pollan says, “edible foodlike substances”—form the basis of healthy eating. With an emphasis on plant foods, healthy recipes offer the most nutrients and the best economic value for anyone desiring to improve their overall well being. No real foods are off-limits in a healthy eating plan; anything that is a true food (even butter) can be enjoyed in moderation as part of a healthy diet.

This fabulous dip is a healthy alternative to sour-cream-laden options. It’s great on pita bread, blue corn chips, or raw vegetables, such as celery and carrot sticks.

In this healthier version of classic chocolate fondue, cream is replaced by water and omega-3-rich flaxseed oil. Grand Marnier supplies a hint of orange, and is backed up by a little cayenne for an extra kick.