recipe for overnight oatmeal in a jar with almonds and cherries

Cherry almond oatmeal in a jar.

Totally loving this supereasy overnight oatmeal in a jar, with sweet cherries and crunchy slivered almonds. Mix up several jars ahead of time and enjoy a healthy breakfast any day of the week!

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broccoli-rice bake recipe | writes4food.com

Broccoli and brown rice bake.

My most popular recipe, for broccoli-rice bake, is so warm and comforting that you’d be surprised how healthy it is. Swap low-fat versions for the yogurt, ricotta, and cheese in this recipe for an even better-for-you variation.

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recipe for golden lentil soup with turmeric

Golden spiced lentil soup.

Hearty, sunshine-y and flavorful, this easy Golden Lentil Soup recipe has it all. Plus, it’s low in fat and calories, and spiked with healthy turmeric and cumin.

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recipe for chicken salad with fennel and carrot

Beautiful chicken, carrot and fennel salad.

Here’s my idea of the perfect lunch: bright, clean, fresh tasting, with equal parts protein and vegetables. It’s one of my go-to salad-in-a-jar lunch recipes. Use leftover grilled or roasted chicken in this salad recipe; the vegetables and light vinaigrette are super easy to make. Get the recipe!

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Lentil soup with tomatoes and greens recipe

Lentil soup with tomatoes and greens.

After a December full of cookies, Christmas pastries, Reese’s peanut butter cups and too much wine, I always feel like I need to hit the reset button, eating-wise. This Lentil Soup with Tomatoes and Greens, topped with a dollop of yogurt or sour cream, is just the ticket (h/t to 101Cookbooks.com). Ready for something healthy but not at all diet-y? Here ya go. Get my favorite lentil soup recipe over on writes4food.com!

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Spanish vegetable rice pilaf recipe | writes4food.com

Spanish rice pilaf with zucchini and tomatoes.

This Spanish-style Rice Pilaf with Vegetables is warm and satisfying as a meatless main course, and works well as a side dish for grilled chicken or fish. It’s essentially a no-stir, baked risotto. One of our favorite recipes of all time. Get the recipe on writes4food.com!

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recipe for homemade almond flax granola | writes4food.com

Homemade almond granola, perfected.

Here it is: granola perfection. Toasty brown, not too sweet, with a kick of sea salt, and clumpy enough to eat out of hand. I’ve worked this recipe over and over, and now it’s Perfect Homemade Almond Granola.

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dark chocolate sea salt energy bite recipe | writes4food.com

Dark chocolate sea salt energy bites.

Midmorning, I’ll grab a mini Lara bar to stave off the hungries, especially if I’m heading to the gym for a lunchtime workout class. I thought: Could I make these little date-nut energy bars myself? Yep, I can. They’re super easy, delicious and 82 calories each. Get the recipe over on writes4food.com!

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