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Title:Contributing WriterEducation:B.A. in Journalism, University of North Carolina-Chapel HillLocation:Quakertown, PennsylvaniaExpertise:Journalism, health, editing Title:Contributing Writer Education:B.A. in Journalism, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill Location:Quakertown, Pennsylvania Expertise:Journalism, health, editing EatingWell, aDotdash Meredith Brand, has been publishing award-winning journalism about food, nutrition and sustainability since 1990. Our mission is to share flavor-packed recipes from around the world, celebrating fresh ingredients and the farmers, artisans and chefs who bring them to our table. Through science-backed nutrition advice and smart stories about sustainability, we help readers live their best lives....

Close Your Weekly Plan Sunday:Crispy Cod with Charred Snow Peas & Creamy Herb SauceMonday:Tofu TacosTuesday:Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup with KaleWednesday:Easy Salmon Cakes with Arugula SaladThursday:Beans & Greens EnchiladasFriday:Skillet Steak with Mushroom Sauce Get the Shopping List Our column, ThePrep, has everything you’ll need to make dinner planning and grocery shopping as easy as can be. Nutritional needs differ from one individual to another, and we invite you to use these dinner plans as inspiration and adjust them as you see fit....

CloseBy now you’ve probably heard ofthe Mediterranean diet. Morea way of eatingthan a strict diet since it’s flexible and customizable, it focuses on prioritizing fruits and vegetables, whole grains, healthy fats and lean meats. Those who follow a Mediterranean diet may benefit from improved heart health, lower cholesterol, better focus, less stress and more. This week’s recipes all follow thetenets of the Mediterranean diet, plus they’re all cooked in a single skillet, which means less cleanup....

Close Active Time:40 minsTotal Time:1 hr 40 minsServings:12Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:40 minsTotal Time:1 hr 40 minsServings:12 Active Time:40 mins Active Time: 40 mins Total Time:1 hr 40 mins Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins Servings:12 Servings: 12 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)IngredientsPickled Red Onion⅔cupcold water½cupdistilled white vinegar2tablespoonsbalsamic vinegar¼cupgranulated sugar¼teaspoonsaltPinch of cayenne pepper1bay leaf1sprig fresh rosemary2cupsvery thinly sliced red onionSpiced Pecans1cupchopped pecans1tablespoonunsalted butter1tablespoonlight brown sugar½teaspoonground cinnamon¼teaspoonground nutmeg¼teaspoonsalt⅛teaspooncayenne pepperSalad¼cupcane vinegar (see Tips) or rice vinegar1tablespoonhoney¾teaspoondry mustard¾teaspoonCreole mustard (see Tips) or spicy brown mustard¼teaspoonminced fresh garlic¼teaspoonsalt2dropshot pepper sauce, such as Tabasco (see Tips)⅓cupextra-virgin olive oil16cupsmixed salad greens1 ½cupscrumbled feta cheese, divided4mediumsatsumas, peeled and sectioned...

Close Photo: Johnny Autry Active Time:25 minsTotal Time:25 minsServings:4Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:25 minsTotal Time:25 minsServings:4 Active Time:25 mins Active Time: 25 mins Total Time:25 mins Total Time: Servings:4 Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1tablespooncanolaoravocado oil2mediumonions, finely chopped6cloves garlic, chopped11-inch knob fresh ginger, finely chopped (1 tablespoon)111-ounce can condensed tomato soup12ouncesboneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces1tablespooncurry powder1tablespoongaram masala¼cupheavy creamFinely chopped fresh cilantro for garnish2cupscooked brown basmati rice...

Close Cook Time:45 minsAdditional Time:15 minsTotal Time:1 hrServings:4Yield:4 meatballs & 3/4 cup sauce eachJump to Nutrition Facts Cook Time:45 minsAdditional Time:15 minsTotal Time:1 hrServings:4Yield:4 meatballs & 3/4 cup sauce each Cook Time:45 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Additional Time:15 mins Additional Time: 15 mins Total Time:1 hr Total Time: 1 hr Servings:4 Servings: 4 Yield:4 meatballs & 3/4 cup sauce each Yield: 4 meatballs & 3/4 cup sauce each Jump to Nutrition Facts...

Close Cook Time:40 minsAdditional Time:1 hr 5 minsTotal Time:1 hr 45 minsServings:6Yield:6 servings, about 1 1/2 cups eachJump to Nutrition Facts Cook Time:40 minsAdditional Time:1 hr 5 minsTotal Time:1 hr 45 minsServings:6Yield:6 servings, about 1 1/2 cups each Cook Time:40 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Additional Time:1 hr 5 mins Additional Time: 1 hr 5 mins Total Time:1 hr 45 mins Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins Servings:6 Servings: 6...

Close Photo: Victor Protasio Active Time:30 minsTotal Time:1 hr 30 minsServings:12Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:30 minsTotal Time:1 hr 30 minsServings:12 Active Time:30 mins Active Time: 30 mins Total Time:1 hr 30 mins Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Servings:12 Servings: 12 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients12ounceswhole-wheat country bread, torn into bite-size pieces (8 cups)1largeonion, quartered2stalks celery8ouncespork sausage, casing removed if necessary1smallapple, finely diced2clovesgarlic, grated3large eggs, lightly beaten¾cupcranberries, thawed if frozen, chopped½cupchopped walnuts, toasted½cupchopped fresh parsley¼cupdried cranberries3tablespoonsfinely chopped fresh sage¾teaspoonground pepper½teaspoonsalt5cupsunsalted chicken broth3tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil...

Close Photo: Photography: Randy Mayor; Styling: Melanie J. Clarke Prep Time:1 hr 40 minsTotal Time:1 hr 40 minsServings:8Jump to Nutrition Facts Prep Time:1 hr 40 minsTotal Time:1 hr 40 minsServings:8 Prep Time:1 hr 40 mins Prep Time: 1 hr 40 mins Total Time:1 hr 40 mins Total Time: Servings:8 Servings: 8 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients6ounceshot turkey Italian sausage2cupschopped onion1cupchopped green bell pepper8garlic cloves, minced1poundground sirloin1jalapeño pepper, chopped2tablespoonschili powder2tablespoonsbrown sugar1tablespoonground cumin3tablespoonstomato paste1teaspoondried oregano½teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper¼teaspoonsalt2bay leaves1 ¼cupsMerlot or other fruity red wine2(28-ounce) cans no-salt-added whole tomatoes, undrained and coarsely chopped2(15-ounce) cans no-salt-added kidney beans, drained½cup(2 ounces) shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese...

Close Pasta Fagioli Soup.Photo: Lee Harrelson Active Time:30 minsTotal Time:30 minsServings:5Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:30 minsTotal Time:30 minsServings:5 Active Time:30 mins Active Time: 30 mins Total Time:30 mins Total Time: Servings:5 Servings: 5 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients12ouncesSanta Fe chicken sausage, halved lengthwise and sliced (such as Amy’s)3cupsfat-free, less-sodium chicken broth½cupuncooked small seashell pasta2cupscoarsely chopped zucchini (about 2 small zucchini)1(14.5-ounce) can stewed tomatoes, undrained1teaspoondried basil1teaspoondried oregano1(15-ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained⅓cup(about 1 1/2 ounces) shredded Asiago cheese...

Close Photo:Brie Goldman Brie Goldman Active Time:35 minsTotal Time:1 hrServings:6Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:35 minsTotal Time:1 hrServings:6 Active Time:35 mins Active Time: 35 mins Total Time:1 hr Total Time: 1 hr Servings:6 Servings: 6 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil8ounceshot Italian pork sausage, casings removed1mediumleek, sliced (white and light green parts only)1cupchopped celery, leaves reserved for garnish1cupchopped carrots4clovesgarlic, chopped2teaspoonschopped fresh thyme½teaspoonground pepper¼teaspoonsalt3tablespoonstomato paste4cupslower-sodium vegetable broth4cupsloosely packed chopped stemmed collard greens1 ½cupscooked lentilsor1 (14-ounce) can, rinsed1(14 ounce) canno-salt-added diced tomatoes1tablespoonaged sherry vinegar6tablespoonsParmesan cheese, grated...

Close Prep Time:40 minsTotal Time:40 minsServings:6Yield:9 cupsJump to Nutrition Facts Prep Time:40 minsTotal Time:40 minsServings:6Yield:9 cups Prep Time:40 mins Prep Time: 40 mins Total Time:40 mins Total Time: Servings:6 Servings: 6 Yield:9 cups Yield: 9 cups Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients4uncooked turkey Italian sausage links (about 1 pound)1tablespoonolive oil2clovesgarlic, minced4mediumred, green, and/or yellow bell peppers, seeded and cut into thin strips1largeonion, thinly sliced and separated into rings1(14.5 ounce) canno-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained1 ½teaspoonsdried Italian seasoning, crushed¼teaspooncrushed red pepper (Optional)¼cupshredded Parmesan cheese (1 ounce)...

Close Cook Time:30 minsTotal Time:30 minsServings:4Yield:4 servings, about 1 1/2 cups eachJump to Nutrition Facts Cook Time:30 minsTotal Time:30 minsServings:4Yield:4 servings, about 1 1/2 cups each Cook Time:30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Total Time:30 mins Total Time: Servings:4 Servings: 4 Yield:4 servings, about 1 1/2 cups each Yield: 4 servings, about 1 1/2 cups each Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients8 ounces whole-wheat penne or ziti1 16-ounce bag frozen pepper and onion mix (not thawed)6 ounces turkey sausage (2 large links), crumbled2 8-ounce cans no-salt-added tomato sauce1teaspoongarlic powder1teaspoondried oregano¼teaspoonsalt½cupreduced-fat cottage cheese¾cupItalian blend shredded cheese...