Quick Dishes
Cinnamon Raisin Almond Balls
Throw cinnamon, raisins, and almonds together into a food processor and you have an easy and yummy breakfast on the go.
Chunky Garbanzo Bean Dip
Lemon pepper and chopped onion make this a zesty dip that you can use with vegetables or other foods.
Chocolate Squash Cake
Incorporating squash into a chocolate cake adds flavor plus fiber, vitamin K, phosphorus, and folate.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Frozen Bars
Keep these treats in your freezer for a special day. Peanut butter and chocolate pudding make a delicious coating for graham crackers.
Chocolate Chip Yogurt Cookies
Add extra calcium to your cookies with yogurt. These cookies also use whole wheat flour which adds fiber and other nutrients.
Chilled Cantaloupe Soup
This cool, refreshing melon and citrus soup is perfect for a day when it is too hot to cook. Have it with a hearty, protein-filled sandwich on whole grain bread for a filling meal.
Chilled Blueberry Soup
This refreshing and beautiful quick, summer soup features a blend of blueberries, apple juice, and low-fat yogurt, and is garnished with fresh mint leaves.
Chili Tomato Macaroni
You don’t have to use salt in this macaroni, tomato, and beef dish seasoned with the Eating Smart Seasoning Mix.
Chili Popcorn
Make your own savory popcorn featuring chili and garlic flavors. Popcorn is one way to add whole grains and fiber into your diet.
Chili Cheese Hominy
If you’ve never tried hominy before, you are in for a treat! This dish makes a great comfort food with a creamy texture and a spicy and flavorful flare.
Chili Bean Dip
This dip goes great with baked tortilla chips or raw vegetables at a party. You can experiment with the spices to get new flavors.
Chili and Spice Seasoning
A combination of zesty herbs and spices add flavor without adding salt. Make this seasoning mix ahead of time and keep it in your pantry to use in soups, stews, sauces, casseroles, and more! 1 serving = 1 Tablespoon
Chickpeas and Spinach Sauté
Sautéed veggies simmered with a can of tomatoes, chickpeas and wilted spinach make up this colorful dish. This recipes calls for chickpeas and spinach but any combination of "beans and greens" will work.
Chickpea Dip
Make your own delicious chickpea dip! Yogurt and paprika add a new dimension to this hummus recipe.
Chicken, Rice, and Fruit Salad
Leftover rice? Use it in this fruit and chicken salad for a new spin on chicken salad. Serve the dish on lettuce leaves.
Chicken Waldorf Salad
This recipe is a perfect way to use leftover chicken. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this recipe will be ready in a snap. No leftovers? Use the quick tip below for poaching boneless, skinless chicken breasts. You can also use store-bought rotisserie chicken. If you do, keep in mind that it’s already salty and omit the salt in the dressing.
Chicken Vegetable Soup with Kale
Kale and carrots add lots of vitamin A to this hearty soup. It is a great recipe for using the beautiful kale from the farmers market.
Chicken Tortilla Casserole
Add low-fat dairy to your dinner with this layered casserole that uses both milk and cheese.
Chicken Stir-Fry
This stir-fry is delicious for lunch or dinner. It is very quick to fix. It may also be served over spaghetti, rotini, and other macaroni products.
Chicken Stew
This classic stew can be made on the stove top and cooked in less than an hour. The vegetables and chicken make it a filling meal by itself.