Healthy Comfort Food

Who says comfort food can't be healthy? With a few savvy ingredient swaps, you can dig into your favorite dishes without compromising any of your nutrition…
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Homemade Cauliflower Gnocchi
You can freeze them, too.
"Delicious! Easier than you think, and the lemon zest really makes it something special." Delicious Vegetarian, Healthy Recipes, Healthy Foods, Yummy Food, Corn And Tomato Recipe, Tomato Recipes, Main Dishes
Farro Risotto With Sweet Corn and Tomatoes
"Delicious! Easier than you think, and the lemon zest really makes it something special."
In this recipe, a whole head of cauliflower is boiled and then roasted until gloriously browned. It is served with a rich romesco sauce, resulting in a the dish that is meaty and filling. It could even command center stage, but it also makes a nice accompaniment. (Photo: Craig Lee for NYT) Vegan Christmas Recipes, Vegan Thanksgiving, Christmas Food, Dishes Recipes, A Food, Salads
Whole Roasted Cauliflower With Romesco Recipe
In this recipe, a whole head of cauliflower is boiled and then roasted until gloriously browned. It is served with a rich romesco sauce, resulting in a the dish that is meaty and filling. It could even command center stage, but it also makes a nice accompaniment. (Photo: Craig Lee for NYT)
Winter is the season when many kinds of citrus fruits suddenly appear. For this savory fruit salad, a mixture of navel, blood and Cara Cara oranges and a small grapefruit make a colorful display. (Photo: Karsten Moran for The New York Times) Citrus Salad Recipes, Olive Salad, Brunch, Red Onion Relish, Fennel Salad, Salad Leaves, Winter Salad, How To Make Salad, Blood Orange
Sicilian-Style Citrus Salad Recipe
Winter is the season when many kinds of citrus fruits suddenly appear. For this savory fruit salad, a mixture of navel, blood and Cara Cara oranges and a small grapefruit make a colorful display. (Photo: Karsten Moran for The New York Times)
For children (and arguably most adults), the most welcome Passover dish is chicken soup with matzo balls. My matzo balls, neither heavy as lead nor light as a feather, are al dente, infused with fresh ginger and nutmeg. I like to freeze them, and the soup, in advance. (Photo: Craig Lee for The New York Times) Passover Dishes, Passover Recipes, Jewish Recipes, Frijoles, Chowder Recipes, Stew Recipes, Matzo Ball Soup Recipe, Easy Roast Chicken, Matzo Meal
Joan Nathan’s Matzo Ball Soup Recipe
For children (and arguably most adults), the most welcome Passover dish is chicken soup with matzo balls. My matzo balls, neither heavy as lead nor light as a feather, are al dente, infused with fresh ginger and nutmeg. I like to freeze them, and the soup, in advance. (Photo: Craig Lee for The New York Times)
Turmeric milk is a simple infusion of warm milk with turmeric that exists with countless variations in homes across India, where it's known as haldi doodh. The drink might include black pepper, and a touch of jaggery or honey to sweeten it. (Photo: Gentl and Hyers for The New York Times) Best Nutrition Food, Proper Nutrition, Nutrition Recipes, Health And Nutrition, Health Food, Nutrition Facts, Health Tips, Turmeric Tea Recipe
Turmeric Tea Recipe
Turmeric milk is a simple infusion of warm milk with turmeric that exists with countless variations in homes across India, where it's known as haldi doodh. The drink might include black pepper, and a touch of jaggery or honey to sweeten it. (Photo: Gentl and Hyers for The New York Times)
Equal parts indulgent and virtuous, this meatless lasagna from Mark Bittman will please everyone at the table. Serve it with a green salad on a weeknight, or alongside a platter of meatballs for Sunday dinner. And listen: We won't tell anyone if you use no-bake noodles or frozen spinach. It's all good either way. (Photo: Craig Lee for NYT) Meatless Lasagna, Spinach Lasagna, Meatless Meals, Vegetarian Lasagne, Pasta Lasagna, Healthy Lasagna, Baked Lasagna, Lasagna Noodles, Pasta Dishes
Spinach Lasagna Recipe
Equal parts indulgent and virtuous, this meatless lasagna from Mark Bittman will please everyone at the table. Serve it with a green salad on a weeknight, or alongside a platter of meatballs for Sunday dinner. And listen: We won't tell anyone if you use no-bake noodles or frozen spinach. It's all good either way. (Photo: Craig Lee for NYT)
Matthew Kenney, an acclaimed raw-food chef in California, has been creating dishes with fresh juices for years. Here, he offers up a recipe great for cleaning out your crisper. If organic produce is not available in your area, make sure to wash the ingredients well before using, to remove any residual pesticides. (Photo: Craig Lee for The New York Times) Green Juice Recipes, Healthy Juice Recipes, Healthy Juices, Juicing Recipes, Raw Food Recipes, Smoothie Recipes, Milk Shakes, Mangonada Recipe, Clean Eating
Green Juice Recipe
Matthew Kenney, an acclaimed raw-food chef in California, has been creating dishes with fresh juices for years. Here, he offers up a recipe great for cleaning out your crisper. If organic produce is not available in your area, make sure to wash the ingredients well before using, to remove any residual pesticides. (Photo: Craig Lee for The New York Times)
Matthew Kenney, an acclaimed raw-food chef in California, has been creating dishes with fresh juices for years. Here, he offers up a recipe great for cleaning out your crisper. If organic produce is not available in your area, make sure to wash the ingredients well before using, to remove any residual pesticides. (Photo: Craig Lee for NYT)
Green Juice Recipe
Matthew Kenney, an acclaimed raw-food chef in California, has been creating dishes with fresh juices for years. Here, he offers up a recipe great for cleaning out your crisper. If organic produce is not available in your area, make sure to wash the ingredients well before using, to remove any residual pesticides. (Photo: Craig Lee for NYT)
Simple yet amazing. This healthy soup, a kind of minestrone with farro, is ubiquitous in Lucca, a city in Tuscany. The farro is traditional, but you could use spelt or barley with good results. (Photo: Craig Lee for NYT) Farro Soup Recipe, Farro Recipes, Soup Recipes, Cooking Videos, Cooking Pork
Tuscan Farro Soup Recipe
Simple yet amazing. This healthy soup, a kind of minestrone with farro, is ubiquitous in Lucca, a city in Tuscany. The farro is traditional, but you could use spelt or barley with good results. (Photo: Craig Lee for NYT)
If the finished soup seems lackluster or too clear, stir in spoonfuls of reserved chicken fat. (Photo: Andrew Scrivani for The New York Times) Soup And Stew, Beef Soup, Food: Soup, Poultry Recipes, Soup Recipes Chicken Noodle, Yummy Chicken Recipes
A Superior Chicken Soup (Published 2016)
If the finished soup seems lackluster or too clear, stir in spoonfuls of reserved chicken fat. (Photo: Andrew Scrivani for The New York Times)
Refrigerating the strained broth allows you to skim off the fat that collects at the top when you are ready to prepare the finished soup. (Photo: Andrew Scrivani for The New York Times) Shrimp Recipes, Most Popular Recipes, Great Recipes, Do It Yourself Food, Favorite Recipes Chicken, Soup Broth
A Superior Chicken Soup (Published 2016)
Refrigerating the strained broth allows you to skim off the fat that collects at the top when you are ready to prepare the finished soup. (Photo: Andrew Scrivani for The New York Times)
The most minimalist eggplant Parmesan imaginable, really an eggplant gratin with tomatoes. (Photo: Craig Lee for The New York Times) Vegetarian Recipes Dinner, Vegan Recipes, Vegetable Dishes, Best Casseroles, Eggplant Parmesan
Mark Bittman’s Eggplant Parmesan Recipe
The most minimalist eggplant Parmesan imaginable, really an eggplant gratin with tomatoes. (Photo: Craig Lee for The New York Times)
Golden chicken soup with egg noodles, carrots and parsley, an American classic with roots in Northern Europe. (Photo: Andrew Scrivani for The New York Times) Soup And Salad, Vegetarian Cooking, Chili Recipes, Crockpot Recipes, Raw Chicken
Chicken Soup From Scratch Recipe
Golden chicken soup with egg noodles, carrots and parsley, an American classic with roots in Northern Europe. (Photo: Andrew Scrivani for The New York Times)
The classic, highly aromatic Thai seasoning for seafood includes lemongrass, galangal, lime leaf, hot pepper and coconut milk. Spicy and refreshing, the bright-tasting broth is a mix of sweet, salty, sour and herbaceous. You may substitute mussels or prawns for the clams. (Photo: Karsten Moran for The New York Times) Clam Recipes, Broth Recipes, Fish Recipes, Seafood Recipes, Asian Recipes, Ethnic Recipes, Cooking Games
Fragrant Thai-Style Clams in Coconut Broth Recipe
The classic, highly aromatic Thai seasoning for seafood includes lemongrass, galangal, lime leaf, hot pepper and coconut milk. Spicy and refreshing, the bright-tasting broth is a mix of sweet, salty, sour and herbaceous. You may substitute mussels or prawns for the clams. (Photo: Karsten Moran for The New York Times)
Before being strained into a clean broth for refrigeration and for the skinning of fat, the soup resembles a watery stew, with large chunks of ingredients that are then separated from the liquid. (Photo: Andrew Scrivani for The New York Times) Chicken Soup, Clean Eating Salads, Savory Soups, World Recipes, Homemade Soup, Fine Food
A Superior Chicken Soup (Published 2016)
Before being strained into a clean broth for refrigeration and for the skinning of fat, the soup resembles a watery stew, with large chunks of ingredients that are then separated from the liquid. (Photo: Andrew Scrivani for The New York Times)
A spoonful of savory, golden chicken soup, one of the most pleasing things to make in a home kitchen. (Photo: Andrew Scrivani for The New York Times) Cooking Pasta, Brothy Soup Recipes, Cooking Broccoli
A Superior Chicken Soup (Published 2016)
A spoonful of savory, golden chicken soup, one of the most pleasing things to make in a home kitchen. (Photo: Andrew Scrivani for The New York Times)
Two types of greens provide delicious contrast in this comforting yet light dish, which is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a festive side. It's a flexible recipe, lending itself to all sorts of adaptations. Make it once, and then make it your own. (Photo: Andrew Scrivani for NYT) Thanksgiving Casserole Recipes, Thanksgiving Recipes Side Dishes, Side Dish Recipes, Veggie Recipes, Fennel Recipes, Thanksgiving Sides
Fennel, Kale and Rice Gratin Recipe
Two types of greens provide delicious contrast in this comforting yet light dish, which is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a festive side. It's a flexible recipe, lending itself to all sorts of adaptations. Make it once, and then make it your own. (Photo: Andrew Scrivani for NYT)
This is a classic Italian bean and pasta soup. (Photo: Karsten Moran for NYT) Skinny Recipes
Pasta e Fagioli Recipe
This is a classic Italian bean and pasta soup. (Photo: Karsten Moran for NYT)
Home alone? This is a superfast soup that is meant to feed one person — that’s right, one. Soy sauce, sherry and ginger give tang and heat to the broth, and udon noodles lend a decidedly Asian feel. And with the added flavors of chicken, spinach and sugar-snap peas, it’s healthy and filling. (Photo: Jonathan Player for NYT) Chicken Soup Recipes, Chicken Noodle Soup, Noodle Soups, Chicken Ideas, Cooking For One, Meals For One, Chicken Breast Pasta, Nigella Lawson Recipes
Chicken Noodle Soup for One Recipe
Home alone? This is a superfast soup that is meant to feed one person — that’s right, one. Soy sauce, sherry and ginger give tang and heat to the broth, and udon noodles lend a decidedly Asian feel. And with the added flavors of chicken, spinach and sugar-snap peas, it’s healthy and filling. (Photo: Jonathan Player for NYT)
Mapo tofu is a justly popular menu item in many Chinese restaurants. It is a quickly cooked dish of braised tofu with minced pork (sometimes beef) in a bracing spicy sauce made with fermented black beans and fermented broad bean paste, along with hot red pepper and Sichuan pepper. This meatless version with fresh shiitake mushrooms is completely satisfying, and surprisingly easy to make.  (Photo: Evan Sung for NYT) Tofu Recipes, Vegetarian Dishes, Cooking Tofu, Cooking Turkey
Vegan Mapo Tofu Recipe
Mapo tofu is a justly popular menu item in many Chinese restaurants. It is a quickly cooked dish of braised tofu with minced pork (sometimes beef) in a bracing spicy sauce made with fermented black beans and fermented broad bean paste, along with hot red pepper and Sichuan pepper. This meatless version with fresh shiitake mushrooms is completely satisfying, and surprisingly easy to make. (Photo: Evan Sung for NYT)
Mark Bittman's easy, weeknight fish dish of buttery potatoes and cod. (Photo: Craig Lee for NYT) Potato Recipes, Cooking Fish, Cooking Courses, Cod Recipes, Cooking Bacon
Roasted Cod and Potatoes Recipe
Mark Bittman's easy, weeknight fish dish of buttery potatoes and cod. (Photo: Craig Lee for NYT)
At the end of every meal at the restaurant Eleven Madison Park, in Manhattan, guests are presented with a small gift: a jar of granola for tomorrow’s breakfast. It is classic Alpine fare, taken straight from the chef Daniel Humm’s childhood in Zurich. The rolled oats are golden with brown sugar and a hint of maple, with salt and a wisp of olive oil for depth. (Photo: Suzy Allman for NYT) Eleven Madison Park Granola, Breakfast Brunch, Breakfast Recipes, Brunch Recipes, Summer Recipes, Waffles, Biscuits, Coconut Chips, Gastronomia
Eleven Madison Park Granola Recipe
At the end of every meal at the restaurant Eleven Madison Park, in Manhattan, guests are presented with a small gift: a jar of granola for tomorrow’s breakfast. It is classic Alpine fare, taken straight from the chef Daniel Humm’s childhood in Zurich. The rolled oats are golden with brown sugar and a hint of maple, with salt and a wisp of olive oil for depth. (Photo: Suzy Allman for NYT)
"I happen to have a minor passion for creamed spinach," Pierre Franey wrote in The Times in 1987. His passion shines here with this simple, richly flavored dish. Spinach that has been cooked briefly and pureed in a food processor is combined with a fast bechamel sauce. The result is just so good. (Photo: Melina Hammer for NYT) Creamed Spinach Recipe, Spinach Recipes, Veggie Side Dishes, Vegetable Sides, Catering, Classic Dishes, Vegetables
Creamed Spinach Recipe
"I happen to have a minor passion for creamed spinach," Pierre Franey wrote in The Times in 1987. His passion shines here with this simple, richly flavored dish. Spinach that has been cooked briefly and pureed in a food processor is combined with a fast bechamel sauce. The result is just so good. (Photo: Melina Hammer for NYT)
An array of aromatic spices, along with chopped dried apricots and preserved lemons give this chickpea stew a complex, deep flavor, while chard stems and leaves lighten and freshen it up. Served with couscous or flatbread, it’s a satisfying meatless meal on its own. Or serve it with roasted chicken, beef or lamb as a hearty side dish. (Photo: Andrew Scrivani for NYT) Chard Recipes, Healthy Soups, Healthy Eating, Moroccan Stew, Moroccan Spices
Moroccan Chickpeas With Chard Recipe
An array of aromatic spices, along with chopped dried apricots and preserved lemons give this chickpea stew a complex, deep flavor, while chard stems and leaves lighten and freshen it up. Served with couscous or flatbread, it’s a satisfying meatless meal on its own. Or serve it with roasted chicken, beef or lamb as a hearty side dish. (Photo: Andrew Scrivani for NYT)
This is a recipe for a very big batch, because it freezes well; in addition to death and taxes, we can be confident of future illness. If you want less soup, halve the recipe. If the sick person likes noodles when sick, I add a single serving of rice noodles for each serving, in the last few minutes of warming it. (Photo: Christopher Testani for NYT) Health Soup Recipes, Healthy Soup, Vegetarian Health, Cooking Vegetables
Health Soup Recipe
This is a recipe for a very big batch, because it freezes well; in addition to death and taxes, we can be confident of future illness. If you want less soup, halve the recipe. If the sick person likes noodles when sick, I add a single serving of rice noodles for each serving, in the last few minutes of warming it. (Photo: Christopher Testani for NYT)
Chickpeas are often cooked with spinach, from India to the New World. But in southern Spain, they are mostly made with chorizo. Combine these ideas, and you have a rich, deep, full-flavored stew perfect for a fast dinner on a cold night. (Photo: Evan Sung for NYT) Meat Recipes, Rice Recipes, Cooking Ideas, Delicious Recipes
Fried Chickpeas With Chorizo and Spinach Recipe
Chickpeas are often cooked with spinach, from India to the New World. But in southern Spain, they are mostly made with chorizo. Combine these ideas, and you have a rich, deep, full-flavored stew perfect for a fast dinner on a cold night. (Photo: Evan Sung for NYT)
This Shanghainese noodle recipe, from the British cook and food writer Fuchsia Dunlop, can be made vegetarian by omitting the pork. Do seek out light and dark soy sauces; light soy sauce adds salty-umami flavor and dark soy sauce adds color. (Photo: Lisa Nicklin for NYT) Soy Sauce, Nytimes Recipes, Entrees, Kitchen Essentials, Spicy, Dining, Rice, Food, Dinner
Shanghai Stir-Fried Chunky Noodles Recipe
This Shanghainese noodle recipe, from the British cook and food writer Fuchsia Dunlop, can be made vegetarian by omitting the pork. Do seek out light and dark soy sauces; light soy sauce adds salty-umami flavor and dark soy sauce adds color. (Photo: Lisa Nicklin for NYT)
Broccoli salads are a dime a dozen, but this one, which is adapted from Ashley Christensen's cookbook, "Poole's: Recipes from a Modern Diner," is a game-changing celebration of flavors, colors and textures: broccoli, toasted pecans and red grapes are cloaked in a warm bacon-scallion vinaigrette, then sprinkled with small chunks of sharp white Cheddar. (Photo: Jim Wilson/NYT) Bacon Vinaigrette Recipes, Salad Recipes, Vinaigrette Salad, Broccoli Cheddar, Broccoli Salads, Broccoli Recipes, Diner, Warm Salad
Broccoli Salad With Cheddar and Warm Bacon Vinaigrette Recipe
Broccoli salads are a dime a dozen, but this one, which is adapted from Ashley Christensen's cookbook, "Poole's: Recipes from a Modern Diner," is a game-changing celebration of flavors, colors and textures: broccoli, toasted pecans and red grapes are cloaked in a warm bacon-scallion vinaigrette, then sprinkled with small chunks of sharp white Cheddar. (Photo: Jim Wilson/NYT)
Good oatmeal can be a revelation, with grains that are tender and plump but that retain their toothsomeness and shape. And of course, it is good for you, being high in calcium, iron, protein and fiber and low in salt and calories. This version is a homey, not-too-sweet nod to the pumpkin spice trend. (Photo: Craig Lee for NYT) Oatmeal With Fruit, Pumpkin Oatmeal, Best Oatmeal, Canned Pumpkin, Pumpkin Spice, Spiced Pumpkin, Cooking Pumpkin, Pumpkin Puree, Oatmeal Breakfast
Spiced Pumpkin Oatmeal Recipe
Good oatmeal can be a revelation, with grains that are tender and plump but that retain their toothsomeness and shape. And of course, it is good for you, being high in calcium, iron, protein and fiber and low in salt and calories. This version is a homey, not-too-sweet nod to the pumpkin spice trend. (Photo: Craig Lee for NYT)