Pad thai is a popular street dish in Thailand that features noodles tossed in a spicy sauce with crushed peanuts. I rarely have the exotic ingredients required to make an authentic version of this dish at home, so I developed this recipe, which uses ingredients you probably already have in your pantry.
Burritos are not just for lunch or dinner—they are perfect for breakfast too. These breakfast burritos are made healthier with turkey sausage and are packed with bold southwestern flavors. Turkey sausage is a great alternative to fatty pork sausage. It’s still juicy and flavorful but contains a lot less fat and fewer
This is a fun, healthier spin on a classic Middle Eastern dish. Chicken shawarma is a popular Middle Eastern street food that typically consists of thin cuts of seasoned chicken cooked slowly on a skewer and served in a warm pita. I take all of those delicious flavors to make this nutrient-dense
I tested this recipe for my parents and got a big thumbs-up. This was a huge feat, because my mom typically does not like chicken burgers. Ground chicken is a great alternative to beef, as it has less fat and cholesterol. But ground chicken can be boring and dry. It needs a
Chicken Parmesan is a hearty, delicious, nostalgic family dinner I adore. However, it typically involves chicken fried in canola oil and served with starchy pasta. I knew this Italian classic could use a healthy makeover. To lighten it up, I bread the chicken in whole-wheat breadcrumbs instead of white breadcrumbs to add
This is one of my go-to weeknight meals—it’s simple, quick, delicious and made with healthy, wholesome ingredients. I use chicken sausage in place of fatty pork sausage to keep this meal lean and light. There are so many great, high-quality brands of chicken sausage available today in a variety of different flavors.
Ground turkey is a great alternative to beef because it’s low in fat and high in protein. Turkey gets a bad rap for lacking flavor, but these Thai Turkey Meatballs are anything but boring. They’re tender, juicy and bursting with big flavors from fresh herbs and spices like garlic and ginger. The
Who doesn’t love fried chicken? That crunchy exterior and juicy interior—fried chicken is addictively delicious. Traditional fried chicken is not very healthy, because it’s fried in oil and heavily breaded. So I created a baked “fried” chicken coated in whole-wheat flour and whole-wheat panko breadcrumbs. I tested this recipe several times to
Tacos al pastor is hands down my favorite taco. I was first introduced to it at our neighborhood taco joint when we lived in Chicago, and I quickly fell in love. Tacos al pastor contain slowly roasted and super-flavorful pork paired with juicy, sweet pineapple. To re-create this taco for a delicious,
There is just something so comforting about a bowl of home-cooked chili. It’s like a big, warm hug on a cold day. Even if you are trying to cook and eat lighter, it does not mean you need to give up hearty comfort food. This chili is made healthier by using turkey—in