Recipes - Delicious & Healthy - Free Sample Library

Food and Health Communications’ recipes follow the DASH diet, Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommendations, and MyPlate guidelines. Unlike many magazines, cookbooks, bloggers, and influencers recipes, our recipes are designed to use less saturated fat, added sugar, and added salt. They are based on nutrient-dense, whole food. We also strive to use readily available, less expensive ingredients and normal everyday kitchen equipment. The creativity and flavor are sky-high! Let us know if you have questions or requests - we constantly create more!

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Judy Doherty 6/23/24 Judy Doherty 6/23/24

Chicken Fried Rice

Why order take-out when you can make this healthier Chicken Fried Rice in one skillet?

Judy Doherty 6/16/24 Judy Doherty 6/16/24

Fast and Healthy Burrito

This wrap is quick to make, tasty, and can often use up leftovers you have on hand. You can increase the recipe and serve everything family style. Let them make their own!

Judy Doherty 6/9/24 Judy Doherty 6/9/24

Chicken Macaroni Salad

This macaroni salad is a great side dish or a meal in itself.

Judy Doherty 6/2/24 Judy Doherty 6/2/24

Berries with Vanilla Custard Sauce

This is one of the most delicious and easy fruit desserts you can make!

Judy Doherty 5/26/24 Judy Doherty 5/26/24

Arugula Citrus Salad

This refreshing salad is great for day or night.

Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII 4/22/24 Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII 4/22/24

Mediterranean Grilled Vegetable Salad

Grill your veggies then chop and toss to make a salad that is rich with flavor and inspired from the Mediterranean region.

Judy Doherty 4/14/24 Judy Doherty 4/14/24

Chicken Turmeric Stew

This warm stew is golden with an earthy, rich flavor from the turmeric. It is hearty and filling while being easy to make.

Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII 4/8/24 Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII 4/8/24

Vegan Spaghetti Bolognese

This dish is made with tempeh, tomatoes, and pasta.

Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII 4/1/24 Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII 4/1/24

Making Your Own Ice Cream

Making your own ice cream at home is a delightful and rewarding process. You can experiment with flavors, control the ingredients, and create a personalized treat. Here's a basic recipe for making vanilla ice cream, a classic favorite.

Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII 3/24/24 Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII 3/24/24

Chicken Potato Turmeric Stew

This warm stew is golden with an earthy, rich flavor from the turmeric. It is hearty and filling while being easy to make.

Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII 3/17/24 Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII 3/17/24

Pasta With Turkey Meatballs

Turkey meatballs are braised with marinara sauce and then served over twisted turmeric fettuccini noodles. Of course any noodles will do but we love these yellow beauties!

Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII 3/11/24 Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII 3/11/24

Butternut Red Curry Chicken

Red Curry Chicken is a delicious Thai dish known for its rich and flavorful red curry sauce. Here's a simple recipe for making Red Curry Chicken at home with a butternut squash or pumpkin base to add more richness and nutrients.