When you need something quick and healthy for lunch, this salad is it. The greens are torn and ready to use. The dressing and oranges add a distinctly Asian flavor.

Start to Finish: 15 minutes

Makes: 4 main-dish servings

It’s easy to tenderize flank steak, a naturally lean cut of meat. Simply score it and let it rest in an orange, lime, and ginger-flavor marinade.

Prep: 15 minutes

Makes: 4 servings

Staying true to its Indonesian roots, this savory beef satay is skewered and served with a warm peanut sauce, perfect for dipping. For simplified preparation, partially freeze your steak to make slicing easier.

Prep: 25 minutes

Makes: 5 servings

Try this nutritious version of everyone's breakfast favorite from Better Homes and Gardens!

Although it has broccoli in its name, broccoli raab is actually closely related to the cabbage and turnip families. Its pungent, somewhat bitter flavor is mellowed by a short cooking time.

Start to Finish: 25 minutes

Makes: 6 servings

A south-of-the-border flavor dominates this thick, savory chowder. Green chile peppers provide a kick, and cilantro, a prominent herb in Mexican foods, adds the air of authenticity.

Start to Finish: 40 minutes

Makes: 4 main-dish servings (6 1⁄2 cups)
 

Fennel lends this homey dish its mild anise flavor. During the chillier months of winter, your family will ask for it again and again.

Prep: 20 minutes

Makes: 4 servings

Caraway seed is an overlooked spice in cooking. In this recipe it adds a new flavor to chicken stew.

Prep: 45 minutes
 

Made the original way, this dish has the potential to be astronomically high in calories and fat. This healthier alternative tastes just as great. Serve it with a side salad tossed with reduced-calorie Italian dressing.

Prep: 30 minutes

Makes: 4 servings

Fruit gives this classic a tangy twist!

Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens
 

These juicy chicken breasts are paired with a sweet and fiery salsa that’s exploding with flavor. Chipotle peppers give the salsa a spicy kick, so if you like it hot, use the high end of the range.

Prep: 20 minutes

Makes: 4 servings

A simple topping of delightfully tangy red and yellow cherry tomatoes makes this meal perfect weeknight fare. Cooking the tomatoes boosts their antioxidant availability and gives them a richer flavor.

Prep: 15 minutes

Makes: 4 servings

Apple cider or juice and an apple give this fix-and-forget stew a captivating hint of sweetness.

PREP: 20 MINUTES

This hall-of-fame sandwich, known for its crisp egg-batter coating outside and melty perfection inside, gets an extra dose of opulence from sweet-tart cranberry mustard. Sound indulgent? Not this slimmed-down version.

Start to Finish: 15 minutes

Makes: 2 servings

Crushed coriander seeds bestow a slightly sweet citrus flavor upon these tender steaks, making them irresistible.

Prep: 10 minutes

Makes: 4 servings

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A pound of greens may sound like a lot, but they will cook down to a more manageable amount. Remember when choosing your greens that darker greens are more nutritious. Using any of the listed options will ensure you get a big dose of vitamin C.

Start to Finish: 40 minutes

Makes: 4 servings

Chef Toni Sakaguchi suggests using fresh, ripe fruit for these recipes. The taste of the ripe fruit will be so sweet that you won’t miss the sugar in this creamy, light dessert.

Prep: 10 minutes

Makes: 4 (about 1⁄2-cup) servings

Kids love this warm oatmeal, thanks to the banana, nuts, and drizzling of caramel. Moms love it because it’s microwaveable and takes just minutes to make.

Start to Finish:  10 minutes    
Makes:  2 servings

If you’re looking for a hot cereal that tastes great and is good for you too, look no further. Keep a batch of this cracked wheat, brown rice, dried fruit, and cinnamon cereal in the refrigerator so you can cook up a fuss-free hot breakfast any day of the week.

Prep: 5 minutes

Makes: 5 servings

This unique dish from Better Homes and Gardens is delicious for breakfast, lunch, or dessert!

Makes 6 servings

Adapt this recipe to whatever fresh vegetables are in season for a different variation all year long.

Prep: 25 minutes

Makes: 8 servings
 

Balsamic vinegar is aromatic, so a tablespoon is all you need for these chops. The combination of balsamic vinegar, tomatoes, and feta cheese creates a simple but exquisite topping.

Prep: 15 minutes

Makes: 4 servings

Italian flat-leaf parsley is no garnish in these juicy burgers; it’s a key ingredient that adds color, flavor, and vitamins A and C. Top your burger with any of the suggested condiments for a more filling meal.

Prep: 15 minutes

Makes: 4 servings

For a fall open house, serve this meat-filled chili. Offer several toppers, such as black olives, tortilla chips, or sour cream, so guests can personalize their chili.

PREP: 20 MINUTES

Perfectly seasoned with a variety of spices and herbs and a dash of white wine, this roasted turkey breast makes an elegant entrée.

Prep: 20 minutes

Makes: 8 servings

An island air provided by mango chutney and Pickapeppa sauce makes this pork dish excellent summer fare. Pickapeppa, Jamaica’s renowned condiment, has a sweet, slightly spicy flavor and can usually be found with the other condiments at grocery stores.

Prep: 15 minutes

Makes: 4 servings

Why spend the money for a meal- replacement drink when you can prepare your own at home? For an impressive party drink, make two-tone smoothies with mango and strawberry flavors.

Start to Finish: 15 minutes

Makes: 6 (about 5-ounce) servings

Mom’s meat loaf—only better (but don’t tell her that!). This mix contains more vegetables than Mom’s, a few snips of basil, and chili sauce instead of catsup.

Prep: 30 minutes

Makes: 6 servings

Orzo is a tiny, rice-shape pasta, larger than a grain of rice and slightly smaller than a pine nut. For a change of pace, it makes a great substitute for the rice typically used in vegetable pilaf.

Prep: 20 minutes

Makes: 6 servings
 

Fried food is a waist-whittler’s foe----—too many calories, too much fat. Bake this fried fish to reduce both and you needn’t avoid it again.

Prep: 10 minutes

Makes: 4 servings

The combination of fresh, sweet berries served over a spoonful of ricotta mousse is the perfect ending to your meal. Orange liqueur such as Grand Marnier or Bauchant adds dark citrus flavor to the mix.

Prep: 15 minutes

Makes: 4 servings

A holiday meal without dessert just wouldn’t be complete, so use this dish to satisfy everyone’s sweet tooth. Don’t forget to plan ahead; the yogurt cheese needs at least 24 hours of refrigeration.

Prep: 15 minutes

Makes: 4 servings

No need for dieters to abandon well-loved side dishes like this one. Grilled chicken and steak wouldn’t be the same without a potato partner.

Prep: 25 minutes

Makes: 8 side-dish servings

This Italian-American classic features two types of fish plus shrimp. You can use 2 pounds of one type of fish, if you like.

PREP: 35 MINUTES

When you think of lasagna, the words quick and easy don’t normally come to mind. But then again, neither do low calorie and low fat, and this version is all of the above.

Prep: 20 minutes

Makes: 6 servings

It’s home on the range with a stove-top main course built on classic Southwestern flavors. Round up everything you need in the aisles of most supermarkets.

Start to Finish: 25 minutes

Makes: 4 servings

If you don’t have any leftover chicken, look in the supermarket’s meat department or freezer case for chopped cooked chicken or stop by the deli counter and pick up a roasted chicken.

PREP: 20 MINUTES

Marinating the flank steak a full 24 hours ensures a flavorful, tender dining experience. While the steak grills, there’s enough time to whip up a side of rice or pasta, and to steam your favorite veggies.

Prep: 20 minutes

Makes: 6 servings

Stuffed green peppers have always been good for you, but this version is new and improved. The key is the extra-lean ground beef and just a sprinkling of cheddar cheese.

Prep: 35 minutes

Makes: 4 servings

Intermingle pizza and tacos and what do you get? An instant kid classic. Why didn’t you think of it sooner?

Prep: 30 minutes

Makes: 8 servings
 

Make an old standby new again: Add green beans and mushrooms and breathe new life into everyday tuna-noodle casserole.

Prep: 25 minutes

Makes: 6 servings

Soups make great meals when you’re trying to lose weight. They’re filling, satisfying, and usually nutritious. This one is all three, plus it is low in calories and fat grams.

Start to Finish: 25 minutes

Makes: 6 servings (about 8 cups)

Japanese buckwheat noodles are amazingly versatile and becoming increasingly popular among Western cooks as their nutty flavor and nutritional value are realized. As the foundation of this vitamin C-rich stir-fry, buckwheat noodles add additional protein and fiber.

Start to Finish: 25 minutes

Makes: 4 servings

This recipe provides a terrific way to use leftover holiday turkey. But if you don’t have any, buy a cooked turkey breast half or substitute chopped cooked chicken.

PREP: 20 MINUTES

This comforting soup is worth making on a cold wintry day. It makes a lot, so plan on leftovers for the following day.

Prep: 30 minutes

This nutritious stir-fry takes full advantage of tofu’s health properties—high levels of isoflavones and protein, and zero cholesterol. Be sure all your prep work is complete before tossing ingredients into the wok; the stir-fry method requires constant, brisk stirring once the ingredients have been added.

Start to Finish: 30 minutes

Makes: 4 servings

You won’t miss the meat (or the calories) in this tasty lasagna. A sprinkling of tomatoes adds a fresh appeal. To cut calories further, use a light pasta sauce.

Prep: 30 minutes

Makes: 6 servings

Make eating your vegetables enjoyable with this recipe from Better Homes and Gardens.