Guide to Recipe Symbols and Side Dishes
- Healthier Classic
Classic favorites that are made healthier by reducing fat, calories, and/or sodium. Healthier classics also could have more vegetables or whole grains added than original versions. - Leftover Friendly
Recipes that use leftover ingredients to help save cooking time. - Chefs-in-Training
Tips for getting children involved in meal preparation. - Healthy Eating Two Ways
Simple tips to serve a recipe two ways to please picky eaters and other family members. - Side Dish Recommendations
Suggestions for Keep the Beat™ side dishes to serve with select main dishes.
Healthier Classic
- Healthier Classics iconCrunchy Chicken Fingers With Tangy Dipping Sauce
- Garden Turkey Meatloaf
- Shepherd's Pie
- Baked Eggrolls
- Make-Your-Own Turkey Burger
- "Fried" Rice and Chicken
- Pasta Primavera
- Baked French Toast Fritters With Apples and Bananas
- Red, White, and Green Grilled Cheese
- Pita Pizzas
- Tuna and Avocado Cobb Salad
- Oatmeal Pecan Waffles (or Pancakes)
- Broccoli and Cheese
- Zesty Tomato Soup
- Make-Your-Own Snack Mix
Leftover Friendly
- Leftover Friendly iconGarden Turkey Meatloaf
- Empaňapita
- Shepherd's Pie
- Baked Eggrolls
- "Fried" Rice and Chicken
- Mexican Lasagna
- Pasta Primavera
- Bowtie Pasta With Chicken, Broccoli, and Feta
- Tangy Salsa
- Roasted Red Pepper and Toasted Orzo
- Quinoa-Stuffed Tomatoes
- Bruschetta
Chefs-in-Training
- Chefs in Training iconCrunchy Chicken Fingers With Tangy Dipping Sauce
- Empaňapita
- Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken
- Make-Your-Own Turkey Burger
- Mexican Lasagna
- Asian-Style Chicken Wraps
- Buttons and Bows Pasta
- Baked French Toast Fritters With Apples and Bananas
- Pita Pizzas
- Oatmeal Pecan Waffles (or Pancakes)
- Parmesan Green Beans
- Watermelon and Tomato Salad
- Dunkin' Veggies
- Honey Mustard Dip
- Low-Fat Blue Cheese Dip
- Tuscan White Bean Dip
- Broccoli and Cheese
- Spinach and Corn Pancakes
- Zesty Tomato Soup
- Super Quick Chunky Tomato Sauce
- Wow-y Maui Pasta Salad
- Orange Couscous With Almonds, Raisins, and Mint
- Bruschetta
- Peanut Butter Hummus
- Grapesicles
- Celery With Cream Cheese Mousse
- Southwestern Beef Roll-Ups
- Turkey Pinwheels
- Fruit Skewers With Yogurt Dip
- Make-Your-Own Snack Mix
Healthy Eating Two Ways
- Two-Way Meals iconBaked Pork Chops With Apple Cranberry Sauce
- Sweet-and-Sour Chicken
- Mediterranean Pork Penne
- Bowtie Pasta With Chicken, Broccoli, and Feta
- Red, White, and Green Grilled Cheese
- Watermelon and Tomato Salad
Side Dish Recommendations
- With the Emapaňapita—try a side of Tangy Salsa
- With the Baked Eggrolls—try a side of Wiki (Fast) Rice
- With the Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken—try a side of Wow-y Maui Pasta Salad
- With the Turkey and Beef Meatballs With Whole-Wheat Spaghetti—try a side of Parmesan Green Beans
- Use the Super Quick Chunky Tomato Sauce in these dishes:
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