In this lively dish, lentils absorb a lemony vinaigrette, along with kale, feta, almonds and scallions. 

Break the mold with this fruity salsa atop chipotle pepper-spiced salmon. Complete the meal with baked potatoes and corn on the cob.

These delicious salmon packets make for a quick and easy dinner. Substitute or add more vegetables for variety.

Creamy, classic, homemade Green Goddess tops this tasty salad. Double the dressing to use in wraps, as a dip or for other salads.

A simple creamy Greek yogurt dressing tops this delightful salad.

Canned kidney beans make this flavorful dish quick and easy to make on a busy day.

Italian sausage infuses this quick and simple soup with flavor. Make extra—this soup is even better after a day or two in the refrigerator.

A cool, creamy sweet lassi is a welcome contrast to spicy curries and delicious as a breakfast or snack.

Throw together this hearty, whole grain dish in just minutes. Make it your own with your favorite garnishes.

A rich cashew cream stands in for mayo, sour cream and cheese in this outstanding, crowd-pleasing dip.  

Savor the spicy flavor of kielbasa, along with a kick of pickles and olives, in this soup inspired by solyanka.

Perk up your tastebuds with this healthy, sweet and savory salad.

Enjoy sunny citrus during the dark winter months. Citrus season starts in December, and many varieties are still being harvested through February.

This hearty, savory Mexican soup is a breeze to prepare in the slow cooker.

Skip the crust and get right to the pumpkin-spice flavors you crave, sweetened with a touch of maple syrup.

Sausages, cabbage and apples are seared and simmered with cider for a fragrant, comforting meal.

An inexpensive pork loin is tenderized with a yogurt-turmeric marinade and complemented by a crunchy slaw.

Salads don’t have to be raw — or even made from lettuce!