
Try these healthy and hearty winter recipes that are dietitian approved.
Skillet Rosemary Lemon Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves (or 1/2 dried)
- 1 tablespoon fresh sage leaves (or 1/2 dried)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, sliced into 1/4 inch thick slices
- 1 sweet onion, halved and sliced to 1/4 inch thick slices
- 2 large garlic cloves, thinly slices
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (or unsalted chicken stock)
- 2 chicken breasts, bone-in, skin-on (about 2 lbs.)
Directions
- Preheat oven to 450° F. In a mini food processor, combine the rosemary, sage, oregano, salt and pepper. Process until finely ground. Set aside in a small bowl and mix in olive oil.
- In a large cast iron skillet, distribute the lemon and onion slices in the bottom of the pan. Sprinkle garlic on top. Pour white wine in the bottom of the pan.
- With the chicken skin-side down, brush half of the herb-olive oil mixture on the chicken. Flip the chicken over and lay on top of the lemon and onions in the skillet.
- Thoroughly dry the skin side of the chicken with a paper towel and brush with remainder of the herb-olive oil mixture.
- Place skillet in the oven and roast for 20-25 minutes, or until a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the breast registers between 155-160° F.
- Remove chicken from oven, and lightly cover with foil. Allow chicken to rest for 10-15 minutes before carving. Serve with the lemon, onion and hot pan juices.
Fully-loaded vegetarian crockpot chili

Ingredients
Seasoning Mix
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Chili
- 1 – 15 oz. can black beans, low-sodium, drained and rinsed
- 1 – 15 oz. can kidney beans, low-sodium, drained and rinsed
- 1 – 15 oz. can crushed tomatoes, no salt added
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup carrots, chopped
- ½ cup celery, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 cups vegetable broth, unsalted
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce, low sodium
- 3/4 cup bulgur, uncooked
- 1/2 cup frozen corn kernels
- 5 oz. goat cheese (optional)
- ½ cup scallions, chopped
Directions
- Mix all ingredients of seasoning mix in a small bowl and set aside.
- Place all chili ingredients, except cheese, into large crockpot and stir to combine. Pour the seasoning mix on top and stir into the chili mixture.
- Set on low for six hours (or high for 3-4 hours) until aromatic.
- Ladle the chili into individual bowls and top with 1 tablespoon of goat cheese and chopped scallions.
Herby corn and green beans

- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cups frozen corn
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 lb. green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch lengths
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup chives, chopped
- 1/4 cup rosemary, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the corn and garlic, and gently sauté until heated through, about five minutes.
- Add the green beans and stir until everything is evenly coated. Cook for another three to five minutes.
- Once the beans are cooked to your liking, add the remaining ingredients. Toss well to combine. Serve immediately.