My go-to weeknight meal often features a side of brown rice. It's versatile and more nutritious than white rice and is easy to throw in a rice cooker or boil away on the stove while I'm preparing the main course. But sometimes a dinner calls for a few other nutritional powerhouses. The next time you find yourself in the mood for something that can cook quickly in boiling water, try these Read more

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I'm a huge fan of quinoa, not only for the poppy, slightly chewy consistency, but more so because it's so healthy. A one-cup serving of cooked quinoa offers 5.2 grams of fiber and 8.1 grams of protein (seriously trumping brown rice in both nutrients). If quinoa's unique texture is a turnoff for you, here are a few products to help you reap the goodness of the grain. Read more

Whether or not you're a vegetarian, these filling, rib-sticking chilis will satisfy your Winter appetite without weighing you down. For a textural change, use any one of these veggie-rich stews as a topping on baked potatoes, fries, or bed of garlicky, stir-fried brown rice. Read more