FIBER-RICH CURRY INSPIRED BEANS
I make this spicy dish as a quick after-school snack. The ingredients are super simple so you probably don’t have to buy anything from the grocery store to make it. This is a perfect lazy dish to get in some easy fiber and meet your protein goals.
BROWNIE MUG CAKE
Perfect for chocolate lovers, this mug cake is decadent and rich, while not being heavy on your stomach. This is a great nightly sweet treat with bonus nutritional benefits.
MEDITERRANEAN STYLE CHICKEN SKEWERS
Despite the fact that this recipe is essentially pure vegetables and chicken with seasoning, it tastes like a flavorful dish that is satiating but not heavy. The seasoning gives it a slight kick, that my dad happened to love. You can easily save leftovers and pack them up to take to school.
BAKED SALMON WITH VEGGIE FRITTERS
This feels like an indulgent dinner but it is loaded with nourishing vitamins and minerals. It comes together surprisingly fast and is sure to impress your dinner company. And, for any picky eaters, the salmon seasoning can be replaced with a simple salt and pepper rub.
RAINBOW FRITTATA
This is a great high-protein breakfast that is perfect to make on a Saturday night and eat throughout the week. As a student-athlete, it is so nice to wake up and not have to worry about making a healthy breakfast that is satiating and delicious when I have this frittata ready to go!
SPINACH AND FETA PUFF PASTRY
This is a simple recipe that is both indulgent and tasty, while still being an easy way to incorporate spinach into your diet. You can add anything to the filling, such as onions or shallots, to make it your own.
BAKED CHICKEN
This is a staple dinner in my household. We make it almost once every week, and my mom always uses the leftovers to make her delicious chicken soup. The measurements of this recipe aren’t written because it all depends on the size of your chicken and your flavor preferences. You can even mix up this recipe by using different seasonings and experimenting with flavors.
PUMPKIN PANCAKES
Although I love a sweet treat anytime of the day, I try to make sure I am getting a good amount of nutrients in my body when I wake up in the morning. That is why I made these healthier and festive pumpkin pancakes. But of course, you can replace the oat flour with regular flour and the almond milk with regular milk if you prefer.
THANKSGIVING LEFTOVER TURKEY SALAD
This recipe was inspired by a salad my mom used to love from a restaurant where she worked. I decided to put a little twist on my mom’s delicious recipe by using turkey instead of chicken. Since Thanksgiving just passed, and it is always difficult to get rid of leftovers, this is a terrific option for a post-Thanksgiving meal.
TURKEY MEAT SPRING ROLLS
This is a flavorful dish that came to mind when I was thinking of a late-night dinner idea. We had spring roll papers sitting in our pantry for a while, so I made a lighter version of an egg roll mixed with the flavors of a regular spring roll. If you do try this recipe, I strongly recommend that you use coconut aminos instead of soy sauce. It adds a sweeter flavor than regular soy sauce, while still being perfectly salty.
SEAWEED RICE BOWL
This is a fun and colorful salad if you're feeling adventurous, while still not being too intimidating or complicated to complete. This recipe is sure to satisfy your taste buds and will leave you craving more. You can add animal protein to make it a heartier meal. I enjoy it with canned Costco solid albacore tuna in water (the absolute best canned tuna in my opinion!). The crispy onion makes it extra delicious!
NAAN PROTEIN BREAD
Recently, there have been hundreds of influencers promoting “gut-healthy, hormone-balancing” cottage cheese recipes on the internet. I have to admit, this cottage cheese naan bread recipe is worth a shot if you're bread-obsessed, like me, but want to eat something with a little more substance. It’s not a replica of traditional naan bread. But it’s a winner. I often make it as a quick and easy after-school snack.
CHOCOLATE SEA SALT COOKIES
This is a foolproof chocolatey cookie recipe that is surprisingly nutritious. The almond flour and coconut oil substitutes for butter and flour might sound intimidating, but don’t knock it ‘til you try it.
CLASSIC GUACAMOLE WITH TOASTED PITA CHIPS
Simple and classic guacamole recipe with no frills, just all the flavor. Paired with roasted pita chips, as a healthy alternative to tortilla chips.
A GREAT STEAK
This is my attempt to follow Molly Baz’s (a huge inspiration to me as a chef) “Really Great Steak” recipe, and it turned out fantastic. This was my first time cooking a steak, and to be honest, before this, I wasn’t a big steak fan, but I have been converted. Even my dad, who is a steak connoisseur, was impressed. These are the steps and ingredients that I followed to make Molly Baz’s “Really Great Steak.”
CHOCOLATE DATE CARAMEL BARS
This is a chocolatey sweet, not-so-sinful treat. Dates are naturally sweet and packed with fiber, potassium, magnesium, vitamin B6, iron, and even some protein. For a quick and easy indulgence, I love these bars.
MUSHROOM & GOAT CHEESE EGG ON TOAST
Satisfying weekend breakfast that ticks all the nutrition boxes, this egg on toast is a go-to when you have a few extra minutes in the morning.
CREAMY MUSHROOM ROSEMARY CHICKEN
This delicious creamy chicken dish is a “go to” in my house. I often mix up the flavors, but I keep coming back to the mushroom and rosemary combination. It’s hearty and satisfying, but also nutritious and easy-to-make.
“HEALTHIER” BANANA MUFFINS
This easy muffin recipe is a delicious alternative to throwing out those “too-brown-to-eat” bananas.
CREAMY COCONUT TOMATO HALIBUT
This fish dish is full of flavor and, when paired with a vegetable and some brow rice, makes for a well-balanced and healthy dinner.