All About "healthful"

Provencal Chicken

Here is one simple technique that guarantees juicy results every time. First, pound the chicken: making it thinner ensures quick and even cooking.

Japanese Noodle Salad

Fighting After-School Snack Attacks

Here are 10 easy and healthful snacks to combat the after-school munchies.

Mexican Fiesta Menu

Whether it's for Cinco de Mayo, a themed fiesta, or just a big weekend meal with everyone around the same table (for a change), our fiesta menu has recipes that will appease the pickiest of eaters, and help you break out of the same old dinner routines.

Organic Cooking and Lifestyle

Find easy ways to incorporate organic eating into your lifestyle. From finding ingredients to cleaning your kitchen, it isn't as hard as you thought.

Seasonal Spring Produce and Recipe Guide

See what fruits and vegetables come into season during spring, and find recipes that maximize their fresh flavor. In-season fruits and vegetables taste better, and are better for the environment, since produce doesn't have to be shipped all the way from the southern hemisphere. You also have a better chance of finding organic goods, which are better for your family.

Slow Cooker Herb Chicken

The beauty of slow cookers is that they enable you to spend only a few minutes of prep to get a full meal that tastes great. Drop this chicken recipe in before you head off to work, and when you get home, you'll have the most tender meat and tasty veggies. Delicate tarragon and dill add a nice background flavor that isn't overpowering for kids' palates. The recipe calls for a bag of baby carrots for ease, but to save money you can chop up full-size carrots.

Sage and Brown Sugar Butternut Squash

Sage and Brown Sugar Butternut Squash

Black Bean Soup

This smooth black bean soup is packed full of flavor and nutrients -- it's a win-win. The simple-to-make recipe can be changed up based on your tastes, and since it's all blended together afterward, you can add almost any kind of vegetable you want in order to add more nutrition. Adding spinach or broccoli is a great way to get your family to eat their greens if they're usually fussy about seeing that color on their plates.

Watermelon Almond Tart

For a super summertime dessert that's low in sugar but high in flavor, serve this quick and refreshing watermelon "cake." It's a beautiful addition to any party or potluck, and kids love it.