Guiding Stars

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Slow-Cooked Broccoli with Garlic

Broccoli is taken to a whole new level thanks to a “low and slow” cooking method for a side dish that melts in your mouth

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Buffalo Chicken Salad Lettuce Cups

A spin on classic Buffalo chicken wings, this low-carb lunch or light dinner has big flavor and is easy to make.

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Butternut Squash and Carrot Fries with Ranch Dip

Who knew vegetables could make a delicious snack-time staple or side to burgers? Turn butternut squash and carrots into fries with just a few ingredients.

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Creamy Turnip Purée

Give turnips a spin as a side dish in an airy purée that is just as delicious as mashed potatoes. Serve with chicken, beef, or seafood.

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Individual Pita Pizzas

Pitas get crispy for a top-your-own pizza party shortcut. Kids will love picking their own toppings in an easy family-friendly dinner.

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Baked Potato Bar

Dinner is as easy as roasting some potatoes and letting your family assemble a creation of their own from an array of toppings.

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Coconut Shrimp Stir-Fry

Packed with veggies like snow peas and carrots, this nutritious shrimp stir-fry is an easy 15-minute midweek dinner that’s on the table faster than takeout.

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Freezer Make-Ahead Egg Muffin Sandwiches

Your future self will thank you—these English muffin, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwiches store well in the freezer and taste just as delicious after reheating.

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One-Pan Penne alla Vodka

No need to cook pasta and sauce separately anymore thanks to this easy one-pan penne a la vodka that’s hands-free in the oven.

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Energy Cookie Dough Bites

These no-bake cookie dough bites with a base of protein-heavy canned chickpeas are a perfect snack for adults and kids.

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Black Bean Cheeseburgers

These bean-based veggie burgers are a breeze to assemble and won’t crumble easily like some other bean burgers.

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Rice Salad with Green Onion–Dijon Dressing

This refreshing grain salad makes a great lunch or light dinner. To save time, make the brown rice, hard-boiled eggs, and vinaigrette ahead and keep them in the fridge before assembling and serving.

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Sheet Pan Dijon-Roasted Chicken Thighs

Dijon mustard lends lots of tangy flavor to mild-mannered chicken thighs in this 5-ingredient sheet pan dinner that’s rounded out with some roasted broccoli.

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Skillet-Seared Chicken and Tomatoes

Grape tomatoes caramelize and become even sweeter when roasted alongside chicken thighs in this easy 5-ingredient dinner.

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Air-Fried Crispy Chicken Cutlets

Panko bread crumbs and an air fryer deliver crunchy, juicy chicken breasts for an easy crowd-pleasing dinner. Serve these cutlets with salad, pasta, or as a hearty sandwich.

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Noodles with Vegetarian Crumbles and Peppers

Whole wheat linguine and vegetarian crumbles put a nutritious spin on an Asian noodle stir-fry.

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Turkey Shepherd’s Pie with Rutabagas

This lighter twist on a classic shepherd’s pie utilizes lower-carb rutabagas instead of potatoes and lean ground turkey instead of beef but doesn’t skimp on flavor.

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BBQ-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin with Cauliflower and Green Beans

This easy big-batch sheet pan dinner includes everything you need on just one pan and yields enough leftovers for a second meal.