About two million years ago, our ancient human ancestors are believed to have first started using fire to cook their food. When fire met food, eating habits of early civilization advanced, and today cooking is an art. With many debates about the health of primitive man compared to modern society, it begs the question- did cooking improve upon or diminish the nutritional value of food? And when it comes to weight loss, which is better? Cooked or raw?

Pack lots of veggies into your meal with this easy-to-prepare dinner.

The entire family will enjoy these easy-to-make mushroom burgers!

This healthier version of a cheeseburger and fries uses lean beef, reduced-fat blue cheese dressing, and sweet potatoes to give you all the flavor of the original without as much of the fat.

Our take on a traditional fig and bacon wrap uses turkey bacon to cut the fat. It’s a perfect dish to serve guests.

Turkey and cranberry aren’t just for Thanksgiving anymore! This unique sandwich combines interesting flavors in a mouth-pleasing way. 

You don’t need to celebrate Hanukkah to enjoy these crispy potato pancakes, also called latkes. With some greens on the side, they make a tasty dinner any time of year.

Using the microwave saves time on preparing these scrumptious stuffed potatoes, while turkey bacon reduces the fat content.

Our quick and easy version of chili will fill you up without all the fat.

Try a taste of India with this unique take on a traditional chicken wrap. Serve with a side salad or extra fruit if you’d like for an easy evening meal.

To keep the overall calories down, make sure the flatbreads you use for these yummy panini are about 220 calories each.

Our version of this Greek specialty is easy to make and a definite family favorite.

A variation on the French croque-monsieur, this tasty and easy sandwich is sure to satisfy your craving for a little sweet and a little savory.

Salmon, high in omega-3 fatty acids, and spinach, rich in vitamins and minerals, combine for a nutritious dish you’ll want to enjoy often!

These appetizing dinner wraps are a snap to make and filled with lots of veggie goodness.

Make this flavorful soup as spicy (or non-spicy) as you’d like by adjusting the amounts of curry and chili powder to your taste.

Our healthy take on pizza is so good you won’t miss the real thing!

If you thought homemade pesto was difficult to make, think again. This easy and delicious pasta makes enough to satisfy the entire family.

This Middle Eastern staple makes a delicious addition to your dinner repertoire. If you can’t find tahini, or sesame paste, you can substitute peanut butter instead.

Mix it up a little with a Mediterranean veggie mix – olives, sun-dried tomatoes, green beans, potatoes, and eggs – served with wedges of whole-wheat pita.

Using lean ground beef makes this pasta recipe a healthy choice for tonight’s dinner!

This traditional Louisiana dish is usually made with the “trinity” of celery, bell peppers, and onion. This savory version omits the celery but includes spicy sausage along with juicy chicken and shrimp, making for a delicious, filling dinner.

The entire family will enjoy these easy-to-make mushroom ‘burgers.’