Happy Nirvana

Hearty burgers get a healthy makeover with canned lentils. Spread on a tangy yogurt-mint sauce, and serve a zesty carrot salad on the side. When combining the burger ingredients in the food processor, don’t overprocess; you want some small chunks to remain to give the patties a nice texture. Prep: 35 minutes Total: 35 minutes [...]

This was a terrific year for pears and peaches and I haven’t been without one or the other for the past 6 weeks or so. Peaches are gone now for this year, but you can still get pears. Aside from just eating them plain, there are lots of things you can do with pears to [...]

Treat your family to a steakhouse supper that’s kinder to your wallet, complete with familiar sides: tomato salad and creamed spinach. Prep: 30 minutes Total: 30 minutes Get the recipe. Credits to:Everyday Food Blog – MarthaStewart.com

Using light mayonnaise and lime juice in the dressing considerably reduces the calories and fat in this salad. Chili powder adds spice to the shrimp and chip croutons. Prep: 30 minutes Total: 30 minutes Get the recipe. Credits to:Everyday Food Blog – MarthaStewart.com

Feta and gorgonzola are two other cheeses you could try with this salad. Their flavors stand up to the steak, and, like goat cheese, they have the right texture for crumbling. Prep: 20 minutes Total: 30 minutes Get the recipe. Credits to:Everyday Food Blog – MarthaStewart.com

Can’t stand the heat? Let someone else roast the chicken, then combine it with quick-cooking noodles, raw veggies, and a stir-together sauce. Prep: 25 minutes Total: 25 minutes Get the recipe. Credits to:Everyday Food Blog – MarthaStewart.com

Prep: 20 minutes Total: 20 minutes Get the recipe. Credits to:Everyday Food Blog – MarthaStewart.com

Light the grill tonight for this zesty take on the classic burger, inspired by the Southwest. Prep: 30 minutes Total: 30 minutes Get the recipe. Credits to:Everyday Food Blog – MarthaStewart.com

A relaxing meal made without turning on the oven or stove is just right for a warm summer night. Prep: 20 minutes Total: 20 minutes Get the recipe. Credits to:Everyday Food Blog – MarthaStewart.com

This simple grain salad was an easy way to use up some wheat berries that I had in my cupboard. Wheat berries are the entire wheat kernel, hull and all; they are a nutty, chewy and delicious. I would try it again with pearled barley or even short-grain brown rice. Once the wheat berries were [...]