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Food and Health Communications recipes align with the DASH diet, MyPlate, and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Unlike many popular recipes, ours are crafted with less saturated fat, sugar, and sodium, focusing on nutrient-dense, whole foods. We prioritize affordable, easy-to-find ingredients and standard kitchen tools to keep everything accessible. Have questions or requests? Let us know. We’re always creating new recipes—subscribe for weekly updates!
Vietnamese Rice Noodle Salad
Here is a delicious salad that is alive with flavor and texture. The smooth noodles provide the base for the shredded chicken and the crunchy veggies, nuts, and sesame seeds. Best of all you can prepare it in 15 minutes or less!
Rainbow Chili
Here is a spicy chili that can be made in 10 minutes. We call it rainbow because it uses red onions, yellow peppers, red tomatoes, and green avocado giving it a lot of fun and enticing color for hungry tummies!
Chicken Shawarma
Here is a way to save a little on food cost. These Shawarma Chicken Tenders are spicy and pair with rice and veggies so you can use less chicken per person. But regardless of budget they are super warm, spicy, and satisfying.
Farro Bowl
This delicious Buddha grain bowl uses farro, veggies, and a hard-boiled egg that provides a well-rounded lunch or dinner. We suggest making a big batch of farro and freezing it.
Asian Slaw
Here is a super delicious Asian slaw recipe that goes well with grilled or baked chicken or fish. Or serve with grilled tofu for a vegetarian option.
Easy Fruit Parfaits
These parfaits make a great breakfast, snack or dessert. They are an example of eating a whole food dish instead of ultra-processed packaged foods that are often high in sugar, salt, and added fat.
Baja Shrimp Tacos
Baja shrimp tacos are dedicated to summer produce, succulent shrimp, and a fancy dinner that is really easy. Instead of using raw shrimp we cooked it so that this ceviche style filling would be prepared faster and safer.
Strawberry S’mores
The classic campfire dessert it turned into an after school snack or a family dessert. This recipe makes one s'more. It is made with strawberries, graham crackers, yogurt and chocolate sauce. Yummy!
MyPlate Burger Plate
Here is a delicious family burger meal that follows the MyPlate configuration with 5 food groups. Add a glass of milk to round it out.
Kale Salad With Chicken and Strawberries
This delicious salad is chock-full of fresh ingredients and has wonderful flavor and color. Perfect for lunch or dinner!
Heirloom Tomato Pizza
This Heirloom Tomato pizza bakes the crust first so that the tomatoes are just warm roasted on top of a crunchy cheesy crust.
Chicken Stew
This old-fashioned stew is thick, hearty, and a big favorite! We remade an old farm recipe to be easier to make and 50% lower in fat and sodium than the traditional one.
Farro Salad Bowl
This delicious Buddha grain bowl uses farro, veggies, and a hard-boiled egg for a well-rounded lunch or dinner. We suggest making a big batch of farro and freezing it.
We cooked 1.5 cups of farro with 3 cups of water in a rice cooker. Use one cup for the salad and freeze the rest for later. You can use it in bowls, soups, or as a grain side dish.
Maple Roasted Yams
Roast slices of sweet potatoes in under an hour for a delicious and healthy side dish. They roast well alongside fish or chicken.
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
Roasting the butternut squash gives it a rich caramel flavor in this velvety-textured, delicious soup.
Burger Grazing Board
A grazing board offers a variety of benefits, making it a popular choice for gatherings and everyday eating. It encourages healthy, mindful snacking by providing an array of fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, cheeses, and more, offering balanced nutrients in one presentation. Grazing boards are visually appealing, enhancing the dining experience and making social occasions more inviting. They are also highly customizable to accommodate dietary preferences and restrictions, from vegetarian to gluten-free options. Additionally, they promote sharing, conversation, and a relaxed dining atmosphere, making them perfect for events or casual get-togethers. Here is a fun family grazing board recipe using a burger theme.
Minted Watermelon Salad
Here is a delicious salad that will keep everyone slurping up all of the watermelon. It is great for lunch, dinner, and dessert.
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