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60 Scrumptious Spring Salads

If spring had an official food, it would have to be salad. If you still think of salad as boring, we have 60 exciting reasons to adjust your expectations!

Posted 3/13/2017 12:00:00 AM By: : 76 comments 82,094 views

40 One-Pot Dishes with Less Than 500 Calories

If you've got one pot, a few ingredients and not a lot of time, you CAN enjoy a satisfying yet sensible meal with 500 calories or less per serving.

Posted 2/21/2017 12:00:00 AM By: : 75 comments 176,052 views

10 Retro Comfort Foods, Updated

What's old is new again, says food writer Bryn Mooth. Find out which of your grandmother's recipes have been given a healthy makeover!

Posted 2/18/2017 6:00:00 PM By: : 35 comments 52,225 views

Prep Endless Homemade Mason Jar Soups With This Handy Chart

Nothing says comfort food like a warm, satisfying soup, and nothing says convenience like a Mason jar filled with delicious, nutritious ingredients. Mix and match to create yours!

Posted 2/1/2017 12:00:00 AM By: : 69 comments 57,565 views

50 Simple and Savory Single-Serving Meals

When you have a single mouth to feed, it can be tempting to grab takeout—but with these 50 scrumptious and simple recipes, you can whip up a single-serve meal in no time.

Posted 1/17/2017 12:00:00 AM By: : 118 comments 292,187 views

26 High-Protein Lunches That Aren't a Sandwich

Who says lunches have to be limited to sandwiches? Curb afternoon cravings by thinking outside of the bread with these high-protein, lower-carb lunch recipes.

Posted 12/20/2016 12:00:00 AM By: : 64 comments 117,517 views

28 Amazing Apple Recipes to Spice up Your Weekly Meals

An apple a day becomes much more appetizing with these awesome recipes. From breakfast to dinner to dessert, these mouth-watering meals will inspire you to get your fruit on.

Posted 10/13/2016 12:00:00 AM By: : 30 comments 45,169 views

33 Mouth-Watering Ways to Enjoy Garlic at Every Meal

Ga-ga for garlic? Go beyond garlic bread, and discover 33 unique ways to infuse the fabulous flavor into every meal.

Posted 9/27/2016 12:00:00 AM By: : 68 comments 73,420 views

40 Fast and Filling 4-Ingredient Recipes

Stuck in a recipe rut? If you've got just four ingredients and a few minutes, you can enjoy any of these dozens of delicious and nutritious meals, snacks or desserts.

Posted 8/26/2016 12:00:00 AM By: : 47 comments 200,508 views

12 Tantalizing Tomato Recipes You Must Try

Go beyond marinara and get creative with this super-healthy, versatile and all-season fruit.

Posted 7/29/2016 12:00:00 AM By: : 51 comments 64,880 views

Farmers Market Finds: 11 Top Chefs Share Their Favorite Recipes

Just in time for peak farmers market season, we asked some of the country's top chefs for their fave locally sourced recipes.

Posted 7/25/2016 12:00:00 AM By: : 43 comments 39,655 views

Discover the Pluses of Pulses

The U.N. declared 2016 the International Year of the Pulses. Find out what led to this decision and learn how to get this nutritional powerhouse of a food into your life.

Posted 3/2/2016 12:00:00 AM By: : 56 comments 56,910 views