healthy and balanced recipes
A summer salad with roasted sweet potatoes, crisp vegetables, fresh herbs, and a zesty lime dressing. The chicken and feta cheese make this a hearty main course that’s also great for preparing in advance. When serving, you can top it with avocado, hummus, and a toasted tortilla or tortilla chips, which add extra flavor and a pleasantly crunchy texture.
Simple vegetable patties that make use of seasonal zucchini and a few common pantry staples. The corn gives them a slightly sweet flavor, the grated cheese adds a richer taste, and the potato helps create a pleasant texture. They’re perfect as a quick lunch, a light dinner, or for packing in a lunchbox for the next day. You can serve them with a garlic yogurt dip, fresh herbs, and a simple vegetable side dish.
When we think of barbecuing, the first things that usually come to mind are grilled meat, fish, or vegetables. But it’s often the sides that determine whether the entire meal will be truly exceptional. These two are simple, fresh, and ready in no time—fluffy no-rise yogurt flatbreads and a salad with grilled peaches, feta, cucumber, and a honey-mustard dressing. The flatbread is made with just a few ingredients, requires no rising, and after baking, simply spread with garlic butter and parsley. The salad is a lovely summer combination of arugula or lamb’s lettuce, sweet peaches, salty feta, crisp cucumbers, and nuts or seeds.
When we think of barbecuing, the first things that usually come to mind are grilled meat, fish, or vegetables. But it’s often the sides that determine whether the entire meal will be truly exceptional. These two are simple, fresh, and ready in no time—fluffy no-rise yogurt flatbreads and a salad with grilled peaches, feta, cucumber, and a honey-mustard dressing. The flatbread is made with just a few ingredients, requires no rising, and after baking, simply spread with garlic butter and parsley. The salad is a lovely summer combination of arugula or lamb’s lettuce, sweet peaches, salty feta, crisp cucumbers, and nuts or seeds.
A summer bowl that tastes like a vacation in a bowl. Juicy pieces of salmon in a slightly spicy marinade, fluffy cilantro rice, and a fresh salsa with mango, avocado, cucumber, and lime create the perfect combination of sweet, salty, fresh, and slightly spicy flavors. A quick, colorful, and nutritious meal that’s perfect for lunch or dinner when you want something healthy but also truly delicious.
A simpler, lighter take on spring comfort food. These single-serving lasagnas combine a creamy ricotta filling, sautéed asparagus, peas, lemon, and herbs with crispy, golden lasagna sheets. The perfect quick lunch or dinner when you want something fresh and full of flavor without the tedious layering of classic lasagna. You don’t have to throw away leftover asparagus, shallots, peas, or trimmed asparagus stalks. Just simmer them briefly with rice and broth, and in no time you’ll have a simple base for a creamy spring risotto or a side dish for the coming days. Great for meal prep and using up all ingredients without waste.
Light, spring-like, and full of flavor—this frittata with peas, roasted asparagus, and a blend of feta and Parmesan is exactly the kind of dish you’ll fall in love with for its simplicity and elegance. All it takes is a few high-quality ingredients, a squeeze of lemon for freshness, and a few minutes in the oven, and you’ll have a dish that’s perfect for a leisurely brunch or a quick dinner. It tastes best with crusty sourdough bread, a fresh salad, and creamy ricotta, which adds a touch of creaminess to the whole dish.
This is exactly the kind of meal that will save you during the week. It’s a little comfort food—simple, quick, and you can always prepare it a little differently, depending on what’s in the fridge or in season. At the same time, it’s a dish you can easily serve when unexpected guests drop by. Just add some crispy tortilla chips and a simple side salad, and in no time you’ll have something on the table that looks and tastes great.
Sometimes we crave something really simple, comforting, yet full of flavor. And that’s exactly what this soup is. The combination of roasted carrots and cauliflower creates a naturally sweet, subtly caramelized base, which is then beautifully complemented by buttery leeks, a dash of cream, and a squeeze of lemon for a light finish. Roasting is the small detail that makes a huge difference in any soup.
A light yet hearty salad that's perfect for a quick dinner or weekend lunch. The combination of crisp fresh vegetables, roasted potatoes, salty halloumi, and creamy egg creates a perfectly balanced meal. It works great with a simple lemon vinaigrette or a delicate yogurt dressing with dill.