I’m so excited to have this new set of recipes on The Traveling Cook Abroad. The “Healthy Alternatives” section is 100% dedicated to simple, mouth-watering, HEALTHY recipes. All of the recipes here at The Traveling Cook Abroad are INCREDIBLY DELICIOUS, but sometimes we just need to crack down and focus on food that’s delicious AND nutritious. Thanks for stopping by, and please enjoy some of my favorite recipes I like to cook at home!
Soups
Asian-Inspired Chicken Noodle Soup
Chilled Spanish Tomato Gazpacho
Chilled Yogurt and Cucumber Soup with Mint
Everything but the Kitchen Sink Soup
Breakfast Ideas
Loaded Pizza Breakfast Casserole
Spicy Turkey, Red Pepper, and Sweet Potato Hash
Lunch Ideas
Delicious Egg and Avocado Salad
Deconstructed Falafel Bowls with Roasted Veggies
Healthy Asian Noodle Bowls with Sesame Vinaigrette
Protein Packed Asian Quinoa Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing
South West Veggie Burgers with Chipotle Lime Aioli
Stuffed Turkey Breast with Cheesy Herb Filling
Tuscan White Bean and Tuna Salad
Dinner Ideas:
Chicken and Winter Vegetable Pasta in a Creamy Garlic Sauce
Grilled Chicken with Strawberry Basil Salsa
Shrimp Scampi Pasta with Spring Vegetables
Southwest-Style Stuffed Red Peppers
Stuffed Turkey Breast with Cheesy Herb Filling
Dips and Salads
Caprese Salad with Basil Pesto Dressing
Cooked Zucchini Salad with Moroccan Spices
Delicious Egg and Avocado Salad
Green Bean and Roasted Red Pepper Salad
Italian Sun dried Tomato and Green Olive Farro Salad
Moroccan Pureed Eggplant Salad
Protein Packed Asian Quinoa Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing
Salata de Vinete (Roasted Eggplant Dip)
Simple Tomato and Cucumber Salad
The Most Delicious Hummus of ALL TIME
Sides
Shaved Fennel and Blood Orange Salad
Sweet and Savory Sweet Potato “Noodles” With Pistachios
Snacks and Appetizers
Best Ever Traditional Tomato Bruschetta
Caprese Bites: The Most Adorable Little Appetizer
Delicious Egg and Avocado Salad
Pear with Gorgonzola and Prosciutto
Prosciutto Wrapped Figs with Brie Cheese and Honey
The Most Delicious Hummus of ALL TIME
Sweets
Pumpkin Spice Buckwheat Muffins
Sauces and Toppings
Chicago-Style Italian Giardiniera
Simple Green Sauce (Perfect for Fish)
Other (Tips, Tricks, and Food Hacks):
10 Freezer Meal Ideas to Save you Time, Money, and Effort
How to Cook PERFECT Hard-Boiled Eggs (HINT: It’s Easy!)
How to Use What is in your Fridge to Create a Healthy, Delicious, and Filling Soup