Explore 50+ perfectly portioned empty nest recipes for two. Enjoy healthier meals together without leftovers. Enjoy cooking for two!
Healthier Moussaka is a delicious lower calorie version of the classic Greek dish. It's still rich-tasking but light and healthy. Ideal if you're weight conscious.
This Healthy Alfredo Sauce Recipe is so easy to make! A Healthier Alfredo Sauce that's lower in fat and higher in protein!
This Italian-inspired recipe could be described as eggplant Parmesan meets lasagna—with an elegant twist. Here’s how to make eggplant rollatini for a fancy dinner that’s sure to impress.
Crispy baked cauliflower pieces are coated in an orange sauce. It's like orange chicken but with cauliflower instead!
There’s no cream in this creamy pasta recipe. Instead, the roasted zucchini creates a delicious, creamy sauce. It’s perfect as a meatless main dish or as a side with your favorite protein!
Pasta alla Norma is a delicious Sicilian pasta dish with eggplant, marinara and basil. This amazing recipe features roasted eggplant, not fried! Recipe yields 4 entrée servings.
This Filipino Pancit Bihon is a staple at all of my family get togethers. It is a rice noodle dish that is loaded with vegetables and served with a sprinkle of green onions and spritz of fresh citrus juice. It is packed with flavor and filling enough to serve as a main dish.
Mushroom Farro Risotto: an easy, creamy, and nutty whole-grain side dish that's ready in under 30 minutes!
Ricotta always does magic in desserts and you'll taste it in this creamy chocolate pudding.
Beef stroganoff is such a great comfort meal; strips of beef are seared and then simmered in a flavorful mushroom cream sauce. Traditionally served over egg noodles, it's a one bowl meal that is comforting and delicious. My lightened-up healthy beef stroganoff features all of the classic ingredients, but modified to be lower calorie.
This high-protein cottage cheese pasta combines ground turkey and pasta with a creamy cottage cheese marinara sauce. It comes together in less than 30 minutes for a quick weeknight meal that the whole family will love!
A delicious caramelized onion pasta casserole that anyone can make!
by Robin Do you have a favourite lasagna recipe? This one's mine. I've been making it for about 15 years, with a few improvements along the way. It's a much healthier lasagna recipe now! You
Cauliflower Parmesan Recipe – A quick roast in the oven is all the cauliflower needs to soften and slightly caramelize on the edges before getting topped with marinara sauce and a mix of mozz…
The easiest, creamiest mushrooms you will ever have – it’s so good, you’ll want to skip the main dish and make this a meal instead!
Sizzling Tofu Sisig is creamy and spicy with tons of flavor and texture. It's a delicious vegetarian appetizer or main dish.
This easy fettuccine alfredo recipe is made “skinny” with a lighter alfredo sauce recipe — but it’s as delicious and creamy and flavorful as ever!
Eggplant lasagna; layers of thinly sliced baked eggplant, three melted Italian cheese, and accents of fresh herbs throughout each layer. You will be shocked by how flavorful and hearty this dish is without using any pasta noodles at all!
Super juicy and flavorful, you’ve got to make sesame beef tonight! It’s made with less oil than at a Chinese restaurant, so you can savor the flavor in a healthier way! {Gluten-Free Adaptable}
Learn how to make these delicious eggplant stacks, which are layered with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese and tomato sauce.
Delicious pasta carbonara made with bacon, your fav pasta shape, plenty of pecorino or parmesan for a creamy sauce, and peas. You'll love this easy, 30-minute pasta carbonara for date night and weeknight dinners!
Nothing says comfort food like a big bowl of creamy and delicious vegan mac and cheese! Perfect for carb lovers, this plant-based recipe features tender pasta, a nourishing dose of vegetables, and a velvety sauce that’s sure to satisfy any craving.
This Skinny, Easy Chicken Marsala Skillet is a delicious, creamy mushroom chicken recipe and it's made healthier with less cream and marsala wine!
Move your pot to the oven to serve creamy restaurant-style risotto with a fraction of the effort. Our version has pancetta, pesto, and peas for a savory bite.
This Chicken Marsala is a restaurant-quality meal made in just one pan! This easy Italian chicken dinner features pan-fried chicken cutlets and mushrooms doused in a rich and savory marsala wine sauce.
Here's how to season quinoa so it tastes irresistible! This recipe will convince even quinoa haters take another bite.
Grilled Halloumi Tacos with zesty corn salad and creamy cilantro sauce. These vegetarian tacos are packed with bold flavors, and perfect for satisfying summer dinners.
