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ClosePhoto: Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Margret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Christine KeelyThere are a lot of reasons to love summer: the warmer weather, vacations, farmers' markets and more. But for me,my gardenis one of the things I love most about the summertime. Anyone who has tried growing zucchini before probably knows just how prolific the plant can become. Whether you have a garden bounty to get through or you just picked up some at the farmers' market or grocery, these recipes are here to help....

Close If you are on a budget or have limited fridge space, there are a lot of good reasons to incorporate canned foods when you can. Whether you want to up your vegetable intake, add more protein or boost the nutrition in your meals, canned foods like tomatoes, beans and seafood make it affordable and delicious to do so. Canned legumes and vegetables last longer than their fresh or frozen counterparts, and cook up more quickly to save you time in the kitchen....

Close Photo: Brie Passano 01of 12Spinach & Feta QuicheView RecipeBrie PassanoThis quiche skips the crust and delivers spinach, dill and feta cheese in every bite. Enjoy this easy quiche for brunch or make it for dinner and serve with a green salad on the side. 01of 12 Spinach & Feta Quiche View Recipe Brie Passano This quiche skips the crust and delivers spinach, dill and feta cheese in every bite. Enjoy this easy quiche for brunch or make it for dinner and serve with a green salad on the side....

CloseWhen I want a flavorful, healthy dinner with minimal effort, I turn to my slow cooker. In the morning, I’ll add my ingredients before letting it simmer all day. Then, when I’m ready for dinner, I have a deeply flavorful meal ready to enjoy. As adietitian on a budget, I am always trying to elevate low-cost ingredients like beans, canned vegetables andcheaper cuts of meatin creative ways and the slow cooker transforms those ingredients with ease....

Close Something to note about me is that I love football. Growing up, I would join my parents and brothers on the couch every Sunday to make sure we were caught up on all of the action. Additionally, going to Michigan State University (go green!) and experiencing tailgate culture at its finest further solidified my appreciation of the sport. All this is to say that when the Super Bowl comes around, I’m ready—and more specifically, I’m usually hosting....

ClosePhoto: Will DickeySome inflammation is unavoidable, but high levels ofchronic inflammationcan contribute to a slew of unpleasant symptoms like mental fog, digestive distress and high blood pressure. Luckily, healthy lifestyle choices—like what we put on our plates—can help keep excess inflammation at bay. These are just some of the delicious recipes I turn to as a dietitian, when I’m looking for a boost of anti-inflammatory ingredients. These recipes showcase foods likeleafy greens, legumes, cherries and ample herbs and spices, which have been shown to help lower inflammation....

Close 01of 16Baked Eggs, Tomatoes & Chiles (Shakshuka)View RecipeThis popular Israeli breakfast or brunch skillet recipe features eggs cooked on a bed of roasted tomato sauce. Serve with warm crusty bread and hot sauce. 01of 16 Baked Eggs, Tomatoes & Chiles (Shakshuka) View Recipe This popular Israeli breakfast or brunch skillet recipe features eggs cooked on a bed of roasted tomato sauce. Serve with warm crusty bread and hot sauce....

Close Colder days are forecasted this week here in Vermont, where I live, and for me, there’s nothing more comforting than a warm meal on a cold day. And to help make this more feasible during the week, I often turn to one of my favorite appliances. All of these dishesutilize a slow cookerso you can add your ingredients, select the right settings and let the appliance work its magic while you go about your day....

Close Photo: Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle Sometimes there’s not much time to get a meal on the table—we’ve all been there. But that doesn’t mean you can’t have something that’s flavorful, nutritious and filling. Whenever I’m in a rush and don’t have lots of time to cook, I rely on delicious and satisfying recipes I can easily whip up in 20 minutes or less....

Close I am not a vegetarian, but I do try to eatplant-focused mealswhen I can. From breakfast to dinner, these recipes make eating meat-free flavorful and filling. Plus, they pack in ample veggies to help you boost your daily intake. From the versatile Shakshuka, which helps me clean out the fridge, to the potluck-friendly Kale & White Bean Potpie with Chive Biscuits, these are some of my favorite vegetarian recipes....

ClosePhoto: Getty ImagesWelcome toThrifty. A weekly column where nutrition editor and registered dietitian Jessica Ball keeps it real on how to grocery shop on a budget, make healthy meals for one or two, and make Earth-friendly choices without overhauling your entire life.Here atEatingWell, we love Costco. We regularly share everything from ourfavorite monthly dealsto the product we deem worth traveling for at the beloved wholesale chain. But admittedly, I don’t make it to Costco that frequently....

Close Photo:Getty Images Getty Images There are so many convenient snacks at the grocery store, it can be hard to know how to make a healthy choice. When you’re shopping at Target, the snack aisle is packed with a range of options to choose from, and not all of them are nutritionally balanced. But having a healthy snack at-the-ready is a great way to add some extra nutrition to your day....

Close Photo: Photography / Nico Schinco, Food Styling / Frances Boswell, Prop Stylist / Paige Hicks 01of 13Lemon Zucchini BreadView RecipeThis super-moist zucchini bread is a great way to use up homegrown summer zucchini! Full of bright lemon flavor, it makes the perfect breakfast, snack or dessert. It’s just sweet enough to satisfy a craving without giving you a sugar crash.02of 13Peanut Butter & Chocolate Chickpea BlondiesView RecipePhotography / Nico Schinco, Food Styling / Frances Boswell, Prop Stylist / Paige HicksChickpea blondies?...