Recipes

These gluten- and dairy-free muffins are fabulous with a post-dinner cup of tea.

Rosemary adds a surprisingly sumptuous flavor to these button cookies, while almond flour provides protein and nutrients. They are less sweet than a typical cookie, but highly addictive!

Here are six of the best nutrition heroes for women, with great-tasting recipes to match. To reap their benefits, include two to three servings of each of these foods in your weekly meal plan.

This hearty vegetarian dish is full of late-summer flavors: ripe tomatoes, aromatic basil, and the smoke of the grill.

When carving this year’s Halloween jack-o’-lantern, save the seeds. Fresh-from-the-gourd pumpkin seeds are white and unhulled, making them a little tougher but still delicious.

The wrapped salmon fillets resemble large pieces of sushi for a fast meal with a great presentation.

Once soaked, wakame takes on a beautiful, deep-green hue; it’s usually sold precut, but if you buy the long, whole pieces, break them into pieces before reconstituting, and then chop them small after they’ve soaked.

Prep/cook time: 25 minutes

Serves 6 / This quick and simple stew
highlights firm, black threads of hijiki (also called hiziki)
against a creamy golden background. Prep tips: Substitute cooked
lentils, white beans, or the more traditional azuki beans for the
chickpeas, and use any greens, such as kale or chard.

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil

1 small yellow onion, chopped

1 1/2 tablespoons curry powder

Aside from their unique taste, seaweeds are a worth a try because they can be rich in iodine, which is crucial for healthy thyroid function.