Recipes

We’ve all been there: Hanger sets in and you raid your pantry for the first store-bought grub you can find (looking at you, box of cookies). But whether it’s the mid-afternoon work slump or a case of the late-night munchies, you don’t have to sacrifice healthy eating or feel lethargic and sick to get your tasty, satisfying snack fix. From cereal and chips to candy and pizza, there’s a healthier alternative that doesn’t disappoint or skimp on flavor. Ahead, a round-up of better-for-you snacks that are just as satisfying as their counterparts. So whether your goal is to eat healthier...

Avelo’s 8-course meal ($120) leaves you comfortably full, without sickness, given dishes aren’t overly heavy. Perhaps that’s what I found lacking, the one or two course that simply envelops you in glutinous comfort food. The closest contender was probably the fourth course - a buckwheat gnocchi with fermented porcini sauce – still, the buckwheat gave the gnocchi a nutty fibrous kick and the sauce was more umami than rich. Hardly the sinful plate I was looking for. At least it was flavourful and the chanterelles beautifully sauteed. The sourdough everything bagel on the bottom of the first course was superb:...

This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our privacy policy for details. SO PERFECT FOR TACO NIGHT! Completely vegetarian and so easy to make, topped with the best avocado crema sauce. SO GOOD. Taco night never looked so good, so quick, and so healthy. And these bad boys are completely vegetarian (perfect for Meatless Monday). I promise though, you won’t even miss the meat here. With riced cauliflower, these come together in a flash with a few pantry staples – garlic, chipotle chili pepper, cumin and oregano. Not to mention the most amazing avocado crema sauce that gets drizzled...

Savory, healthy, and even a bit decadent, these ground pork recipes will elevate your dinner tonight! Ground pork is an omnivore’s secret weapon. It’s often overlooked in the grocery store, but it’s one of the easiest and most enticing ways to add quick flavor to dishes. An added bonus is that ground pork is an excellent source of protein and has other nutritional benefits. It is an extremely lean meat. In fact, the pork we eat today contains a third less fat than it did thirty years ago, thanks to new feeding systems and breeding techniques. When shopping, ask your...

This creamy sun-dried tomato chicken will be your favorite weeknight recipe with its lush sauce, tender chicken, and tons of flavor from oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes. It’s perfect on pasta or served with bread. This sun-dried tomato recipe uses oil-packed tomatoes instead of dry-packed tomatoes. Why? Keep reading to learn the difference between oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes and dry! What’s the difference between oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes and dry? For sun-dried tomato recipes, I always pick oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes instead of dry-packed tomatoes. What are the differences? Well, it comes down to just the packing. Oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes: Unlike their dry counterparts, oil-packed...