Chicken Burger
One of our favorite burgers to pop on the grill is this flavorful Chicken Burger. Using chicken in place of ground beef makes for a leaner burger. Finish these burgers with a whole-grain bun, veggies and a slice of low-fat cheese!
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Apple & Celery Harvest Salad
Celery adds a delightful crunch to this seasonal apple salad. Though low in calories it's high in flavor!
Apple Wraps
A perfect snack for hungry kids!
Asian Noodles with Peanut Butter Sauce
Frozen veggies add a nutritious, delicious bite to this dish.
Asparagus with Gremolata Sauce
Asparagus is one of the first crops of the season! Enjoy often in the spring--it's easy to cook and simple seasonings can really enhance it's flavor.
Autumn Fruit Salad
This salad highlights fruits available in fall and tastes great!
Autumn Squash Bisque with Ginger
Warm and savory this is a perfect fall soup!
Avocado and Tomato Salad
Fresh, seasonal tomatoes really shine in this simple recipe!
Baba Ganoosh
Baba Ganoosh (eggplant dip with tahini: ground up sesame seeds) is a popular Middle Eastern dip and a good source of fiber.
Baked Flaked Fish with Tartar Sauce
Homemade tartar sauce is easy to make and a perfect complement to this fish!
Baked Kale Frittata
Frittata is an egg-based dish similar to a quiche without the crust. It's delicious served for breakfast lunch or dinner!
Banana Berry Smoothie
A great alternative dessert that contains two food groups.
Banana Crumble
Try this crunchy whole grain topping on any fruits in season.
Banana Pancakes
With whole wheat flour and mashed bananas these pancakes are a fiber powerhouse!
Barley and Lentil Soup
Lentils add a filling, lean protein to this tasty soup.
Barley Lentil Soup
Warm, comforting, and very filling this soup is a great cool weather supper.
Bean and Veggie Soup
This hearty soup is perfect for chilly, fall days.
Beef and Vegetable Stir Fry
This quick stir-fry is chock full of vegetables and lean protein.
Black Bean and Sweet Potato Stew
This colorful contrast of black beans and sweet potatoes is sure to please the eye as well as the stomach!
Black Bean Spread
Eat beans for a good source of fiber, protein, iron and vitamin B.
Black Bean Vegetable Soup
Warm up on a chilly day with this hearty soup.
Black Bean Veggie Patties
Topped with your favorite veggies these bean burgers (with a spicy kick from chili powder!) can't be beat!
Blueberry Grape Relish
Stir some of this relish into plain, non-fat yogurt or low-fat cottage cheese!
Blueberry Thyme Fruit Salad
This fresh salad gets a flavor boost from chopped fresh thyme.
Bow Tie Pasta with Zucchini Sauce
Grating zucchini for this dish will definitely make kids excited about this dish! It's also a delicious way to use up that end of the summer squash!
Breakfast Burrito
Full of protein and fiber, these burritos will keep you going all morning!
Broccoli Chickpea Dip
Serve with pita bread or mixed cut-up veggies as you would hummus!
Broccoli Soup
Enjoy your veggies with this creamy-tasting soup.
Broccoli Stir Fry
Crisp and brightly colored veggies make this side dish a win!
Brown Rice and Orange Salad
A delicious blend of contrasting flavors!
Brussels Sprouts with Apples and Onions
Earthy Brussels sprouts pair well with the sweetness of apples in this easy side dish!
Brussels Sprouts with Mushroom Sauce
An interesting take on the brussels sprouts!
Butternut Squash Risotto
Butternut squash adds a nice splash of color and nutrition to this recipe. Butternut squash is an excellent source of vitamin A & C as well as a good source of fiber and potassium.
Cabbage and Dill Salad
Add any leftover cabbage from this recipe to soups, salads and sandwiches for a nice crunch!
Cantaloupe, Tomato and Basil Salad
Very ripe tomatoes will yield the most liquid for tossing the salad with!
Carrot-Raisin Salad
This pretty salad is high in Vitamin C, Vitamin A and Iron.
Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes
Your new comfort food classic!
Cheese and Corn Chowder
You can easily make this classic dish at your own home!
Cheesy Hamburger Skillet
Better than a box mix and just as quick and easy!
Chicken Burger
One of our favorite burgers to pop on the grill is this flavorful Chicken Burger. Using chicken in place of ground beef makes for a leaner burger. Finish these burgers with a whole-grain bun, veggies and a slice of low-fat cheese!
Chicken Nuggets
Instead of deep-fried, fast-food chicken nuggets try this baked version. Kids can't resist them!
Chicken Soup
Whole wheat pasta adds fiber to this classic comfort food.
Chinese Veggies and Rice
A healthy version of the popular take out dish.
Citrus Splash Fruit Infused Water
Make drinking water more fun by flavoring it with fruits, vegetables, or herbs.
Colorful Rice Salad
Excellent side dish
Corn, Tomato, and Cucumber Salad
Summer in A Bowl! This refreshing mixture can be served as a salad, topping or salsa! Eating seasonal produce such as corn and tomatoes can help keep costs down and allows you to enjoy produce at its peak of flavor!
Cowboy Caviar
A class favorite, this popular dip is made with common pantry ingredients. A 1/2 cup serving is only 90 calories!
Cranberry Pumpkin Muffins
Not your average muffin, these treats are loaded with pumpkin and cranberries.
Cranberry Walnut Coleslaw
This is a fresh salad with loads of fiber and flavor! A healthier take on the traditional coleslaw.
Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
Winter squash brings great flavor to this healthier version of homemade mac and cheese!
Crispy Parmesan Baked Fish
Brain Power!
Crunchy Coleslaw
This crunchy slaw will sure be your new family favorite.
Cucumber, Lime and Mint Infused Water
Make drinking water more fun by flavoring it with fruits, vegetables, or herbs.
Easy Red Beans and Rice
Using leftover rice, canned beans & tomatoes, this classic one-dish meal can be ready in less than 30 minutes!
Eggs Mexicali
This breakfast will keep you full with 10 grams of protein!
Fall Vegetable Salad
Take advantage of fall produce with this filling salad!
Fresh Fruit With Warm Honey Yogurt Topping
For best price, use whatever fruits are in season. Or, use thawed frozen fruit, but be sure to drain well before adding to bowls.
Fruit Salad
Make this sweet snack with your kids' favorite fruit.
Fruit Tarts
Choosing which fruits to add to this dish will for sure be another fun activity for the kids.
Fruity Banana Smoothie
A healthy and delicious snack!
Fruit Yogurt Dip
This creamy dip is the perfect afterschool snack!
Garden Orchard Salad
A fast and simple salad that's great to make with kids.
Garden Sloppy Joes
In this dish you can add your favorite veggies and your favorite meat.
Green Beans Stir Fry with Corn
A bright, colorful side dish!
Greens and Grapes
Did you know grapes are high in potassium and vitamin C?
Guacamole
The lime juice helps keep the avocados from turning brown!
Hearty Egg Burritos
20 grams of filling protein per burrito will help fuel your day!
Italian Stuffed Peppers
Ground turkey gives this traditional dish a healthier taste.
Just Peachy Salsa!
This is a twist on traditional salsa!
Lentil Mango Salad
Very flexible dish as you can use mangoes, apples or another fruit depending on the season!
Mini-Pizzas
Kids love to help decorate these pizzas with veggies!
Morning Muffins
Oatmeal, carrots, and raisins are full of fiber and natural sweetness. They fill you up and get your ready for the day. These muffins also freeze well so you can make them ahead and take them out as you need them!
Nectarine Glazed Honeydew
This simple sauce is full of the warm flavors of ginger and allspice!
Northwest Apple Salad
Use your favorite dried fruits and nuts in this fun salad. Remember to leave the peel when preparing the apples; almost half of the vitamin C content is just underneath the skin.
Orange Cranberry Fruit Infused Water
Make drinking water more fun by flavoring it with fruits, vegetables, or herbs.
Orange Glazed Carrots
This dish is a low-cost and yummy way to eat more veggies.
Pasta with Beans and Greens
Use any of your favorite hearty greens in this cool-weather dish. You could try kale, an excellent source of vitamin A and vitamin C!
Pasta with Roasted Vegetables
This dish is very flexible as you can use summer squash or winter squash depending on the season.
Peach Compote
Perfect over plain, low-fat yogurt, whole-grain pancakes and waffles!
Peanut Butter and Banana Pocket
The combination of peanut butter, honey, cinnamon and banana is a kid-favorite!
Peanut Butter Yogurt Dip
This dip is a sure hit with a variety of cut-up fruit and/or veggies!
Pineapple Carrot Muffins
These muffins make a great on-the-go breakfast or snack.
Popeye Power Smoothie
This smoothie is rich in iron from the spinach and vitamin C from the orange and pineapple juice.
Pumpkin Muffins
These muffins make a great on-the-go breakfast or snack.
Quick Chili
This is a very simple but flavorful chili recipe!
Ratatouille
This colorful dish is full of summer vegetables.
Roasted Root Vegetables
A healthy veggies dish that can easily be made on a busy night.
Sauteed Greens
This easy-to-made dish will sure be your new family favorite!
Skillet Lasagna
You don't have to bake this lasagna in the oven!
Smashed Potatoes With Kale
Standard mashed potatoes are jazzed up with kale--an excellent source of vitamin A and vitamin C.
Southern Okra Bean Stew
This stew has both beans and rice, making it a complete protein! Very hearty stew that can be a complete meal on a cool day.
Spinach and Beans
Beans add 12 grams of filling protein, per serving, to this popular recipe!
Spinach Orange Salad
Try with canned mandarin oranges! (Look for ones packed in their own juice instead of heavy syrup).
Spinach Salad with Eggs
Protein-filled, wallet-friendly eggs make this salad a hit.
Squash and Orzo
Add winter squash to pasta for a kid-friendly favorite.
Strawberry Basil Fruit-Infused Water
A refreshing summer beverage! Mix things up by infusing your water with fruit and herbs.
Strawberry-Pepper Salsa
This salsa is a delicious balance of sweet and spicy!
Sweet and Sour Chicken
Unfried Asian favorite.
Sweet Potato Fries
Fries that are good for you as they are baked with healthy oils!
Tabbouleh
Serve over grilled fish or meats, with Hummus and pita, or as a stuffing inside fresh tomatoes.
Tex-Mex Skillet
A great weeknight dinner!
Tuna Boats
Kids will love this fun, fresh dish! It's also perfect party food!
Tuna Salad
A step up from your everyday tuna salad! Try adding shredded carrots for extra flavor and nutrients!
Turkey Chili with Vegetables
Is there anything better than a hot bowl of chili on a cold day? Turkey and veggies add nutrition to this winter favorite! Serve with brown rice, or whole-wheat noodles.
Turkey Tacos
Just 1 pound of meat feeds 8 people with extra veggies and beans!
Vegetables and Turkey Stir-Fry
Only 20 minutes to eat this healthy dish!
Veggie Dip
This cool and creamy dip is a real family favorite for snacking!
Veggie Wraps
These pinwheels will be a great healthy snack for kids!
West African Peanut Soup
A unique blend of savory flavors! Try this protein packed soup as a meal!
White Bean Basil Chicken Chili
A perfect dish for a chilly fall night!
Winter Fruit Crisp
Whole-grains and fruit in a delicious dessert!
Yogurt Parfait
This parfait makes a great breakfast or snack! Try using thawed, frozen fruit!
Yogurt Popsicles
These homemade popsicles are creamy, delicious, healthy and perfect on a hot summer day! Fun for kids to help make!