Since September 2008, I’ve been writing the Monday morning Healthy and Delicious column for Serious Eats (except in September 2010, when Leigh took over 'cos I got hitched). As we don’t include those recipes on Cheap Healthy Good, I figured I’d take today’s regular article slot to list them all. Why? They’re all healthy and good, and the vast majority are eminently affordable, as well. As far as photos … they’re not bad! They make food look like food! So that’s fun. Enjoy, and I hope you get some mileage out of 'em.
BREAKFAST
Baked Oatmeal
Banana Nut Oatmeal (Note: The ingredients go from the 1 tablespoon walnuts through the last few shakes of Kosher salt. Steps are #4 through #7.)
Buttermilk Corn Muffins
Cardamom and Dried Cherry Scones
Cheddar Chipotle Scones
French Toast Oatmeal (Note: The ingredients go from 1/2 cup oatmeal to about halfway down, a few shakes of Kosher salt. Steps are #1 and #2 only.)
Lemon Popovers
Lighter Home Fries
Orange Cranberry Muffins
Pumpkin Muffins with Pecan Streusel Topping
Raspberry-Filled Cinnamon Muffins
APPETIZERS, DIPS and SAUCES
Avocado and Corn Salsa
Black Bean Dip
Clam-Stuffed Mushrooms
Curried Kumquat Chutney
Greek Salad Skewers
Provencal Deviled Eggs
Roasted Pepper Halves with Bread Crumb Topping
Raw Tomatillo Salsa
Spinach and Artichoke Dip
Spinach and Cannellini Bean Dip
Tomatillo Guacamole
White Bean Bruschetta
Zucchini Crostini
SOUPS, STEWS, STOCKS, & CHILIS
All-American Chili
Black Bean Soup
Curried Cauliflower Soup with Honey
Curried Sweet Potato and Brown Rice Soup
Italian Egg-Drop Soup
Mexican Potato Soup
Moroccan-Style Chickpea Soup (Missing Step #2: While that’s happening, in a large saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add onion and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook about 5 minutes, until onion is a little soft and translucent. Add garlic, ginger, and cumin. Cook for another 30 to 60 seconds, until fragrant.)
Parsnip Soup with Vanilla
Pasta e Ceci
Pumpkin Turkey Chili
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
Tomato Soup with Roasted Garlic and Herbs
West African Vegetable Stew
White Chicken Chili
Winter Vegetable Chili
Yellow Tomato Soup, Three Ways
SIDES
Baked Wheat Bulgur with Sweet Potatoes and Almonds
Black-Eyed Pea "Caviar"
Bulgur Wheat Salad with Avocado, Raisins, and Almonds
Butternut Squash Apple Cranberry Bake
Carrot and Sweet Potato Mash
Classic Baked Acorn Squash
Confetti Quinoa Salad
Couscous with Chickpeas and Edamame
Fresh Corn Salad
Golden-Crusted Brussels Sprouts
Gomen (Sauteed Cabbage)
Greek Orzo Salad
Greek-Style Chickpea Salad
Herb-Scalloped Potatoes
Honey-Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Irio
Jicama and Watermelon Salad
Lemon Basil Pasta Salad
Marinated Mushroom Salad
Nicoise Pasta Salad (Missing Step #1: Boil pasta in salted water. When it’s about 1 or 2 minutes away from being done, add green beans. Cook until pasta is al dente. Drain, reserving some cooking liquid. Run cold water immediately over pasta and beans to stop cooking process.)
Pioneer Woman’s Cranberry Sauce
Potato Salad with Green and White Beans
Quinoa and Grilled Zucchini
Red Cabbage with Apples and Honey
Sausage, Apple, and Cranberry Stuffing
Shredded Beet, Apple, and Currant Salad
Southern-Style Black-Eyed Peas with Bacon
Stir-Fried Iceberg Lettuce
Tabbouleh Salad
Thyme-Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Whole-Wheat Irish Soda Bread
Yellow Tomato Salad with Roasted Red Pepper, Feta, and Mint
Zucchini Carpaccio with Feta and Pine Nuts
ENTREES (Vegetarian)
Barley Risotto
Black Bean and Tomato Quinoa
Blue Cheese Portobello Mushroom Burgers
Calabacitas Burritos
DIY Hot Pockets (Please note finished directions in comment section.)
Eggplant in Spicy Tomato Sauce
Eggplant with Miso Sauce
Grilled Zucchini with Quinoa Stuffing
Lighter Spinach Lasagna
Mushroom "Bolognese"
Mushroom Risotto
Pumpkin Orzo with Sage
Spaghetti Squash with Ricotta, Sage, and Pine Nuts
Sweet and Spicy Tofu
Tofu and Mushroom Marsala
White Bean and Mushroom Ragout
White Bean Puree with Poached Egg
ENTREES (Carnivore)
30-Minute Chicken Tagine
Avocado Chicken Salad
Baked Apples with Barley-Sausage Pilaf
Baked Rotelle Puttanesca (has anchovies)
Basil Chicken Pasta
Broccoli Rabe, Turkey Sausage, and Grapes
Chicken Paprikash
Chicken with Artichokes and Capers
Curried Pork with Apples
Chicken with Citrus Sauce
Dijon Tuna Burgers
Marcella Hazan’s Lemon Roasted Chicken with Carrots and Potatoes
Mussels in Spicy Tomato Sauce
Pork Chops with Tomatillo and Green Apple Sauce
Pork Roast En Cocotte with Apples and Shallots
Squid in Red Wine Sauce
Swiss Chard and Turkey Sausage Over Polenta
Turkey Sausage and Arugula with Whole Wheat Pasta
Whole Wheat Pasta with Chicken Sausage, Chickpeas, and Garlicky Greens
DESSERTS & SNACKS
Blueberry Salsa
Cider-Poached Pears with Yogurt and Toasted Almonds
Granola Bars
Greek Yogurt Lemon Mousse
Homemade Peppermint Patties
Mexican Chocolate Cake
No-Cook Berry Crisp
Quick and Easy Apple Tart
Sugar-Roasted Plums with Balsamic and Rosemary Syrup
Three-Ingredient Banana, Honey, and Peanut Butter Ice Cream
Top-Crust Peach and Cardamom Pie
BEVERAGES
Basil Lemonade
Cherry Lemonade
White Peach Bellini
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