One of our favorite rice bowl recipe is these Mediterranean Rice Bowls: quick, easy, and packed with flavor! Featuring vibrant turmeric rice, spiced chickpeas, crunchy veggies, and a creamy tzatziki sauce, they're perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner.

Tips and swaps: For vegan, use Tahini Sauce.

This easy rice bowl comes together in a flash! This fast dinner stars black beans and veggies with zingy cilantro lime ranch sauce.

Tips and swaps: For vegan, use Chipotle Sauce or this dairy free Cilantro Sauce. For more protein, add shredded chicken or Instant Pot shredded chicken.

This Greek chicken bowl recipe is an easy healthy meal ready in about 30 minutes! Enjoy flavorful turmeric rice, tender Greek chicken, crunchy veggies, and a creamy homemade tzatziki sauce for a satisfying weeknight dinner.

Tips and swaps: For vegetarian or vegan, use the chickpeas in the recipe and Tahini Sauce.

This salmon rice bowl recipe stars marinated salmon, fresh veggies, spicy mayo and crunchy bits of fried onion! It’s irresistible.

Tips and swaps: For vegan, scroll down to Tofu Bowls.

This shrimp bowl recipe gets 5 stars! An easy lunch or dinner, it stars cilantro lime rice, black beans and chipotle ranch dressing.

Tips and swaps: For dairy free, use Chipotle Sauce or this dairy free Cilantro Sauce.

This tofu bowl with rice stars crispy tofu, fresh veggies, spicy mayo and crunchy bits of fried onion! A deliciously healthy vegan dinner to fill your day with plant-based goodness.

This burrito bowl recipe is a lightning fast easy dinner idea! Add veggies and drizzle with creamy chipotle ranch dressing.

Tips and swaps: Tips and swaps: For vegan, use Chipotle Sauce or dairy free Cilantro Sauce. For added protein, add shredded chicken or Instant Pot shredded chicken. You can also add sliced Pan Seared Chicken Breast.

Do you love sushi but don’t want the hassle of making it at home? This vegan sushi bowl is a deconstructed sushi in a bowl, perfect for weeknight meals.

Tips and swaps: Top with Spicy Mayo.

This veggie power bowl makes an irresistibly healthy dinner or lunch! Serve roasted and fresh veggies with a whole grain and creamy sauce. Use one recipe coconut rice!

Tips and swaps: Add protein with Sauteed Shrimp or Baked Tofu.

Poke bowls are a classic Hawaiian recipe starring ahi tuna marinated in a flavorful poke sauce, rice, and lots of veggie topping ideas.

Tips and swaps: For vegan, make Vegan Poke Bowls.

This tasty falafel burger is easy and bursting with Mediterranean flavor! Smother in sauce for a satisfying meatless meal idea.

This broccoli mac and cheese irresistibly creamy and filled with this nutrient-dense veggie! Mix in your side dish in for an easy one-pot dinner.

These veggie nuggets are so delicious and made with a simple combination of vegetables, oats, and flavorful spices. They're a meatless recipe everyone loves (kids and adults!).

This delicious red lentil curry is packed with flavor and plant based protein, topped with a sparkling cilantro chutney that makes it shine! Serve with rice as a hearty meatless dinner.

This baked Eggplant Parmesan recipe (aka eggplant parmigiana) is classic Italian comfort food at its finest, with crispy eggplant rounds, savory marinara, and gooey cheese.

This falafel bowl makes a satisfying meal, full of bright Mediterranean flavors! Featuring homemade baked falafel and crunchy veggies, it’s a delicious healthy meatless meal idea for lunch or dinner.

Try lasagna roll ups for a fun twist on the classic dish! These individual portions are packed with cheesy goodness and make a perfect weeknight dinner. Plus, it’s a protein packed vegetarian meal!

This sweet potato lentil soup is cozy and creamy: a delicious mix of aromatic vegetables with a hint of savory spices. It’s a healthy vegan soup that’s also budget friendly—great as a dinner idea with crusty bread or a simple make ahead lunch.

This easy rice bowl comes together in a flash! This fast dinner stars black beans and veggies with zingy cilantro lime ranch sauce.

This pita pizza recipe makes a fast and easy meatless meal! Pita bread stands in as the crust of these personal pizzas.

Welcome to the tofu sandwich of your dreams! This incredible vegan sandwich stars crispy breaded tofu, tangy Russian dressing, and crunchy pickles that create a flavor explosion everyone will love.

Everyone loves this easy vegetarian fajitas recipe! This Tex Mex meatless dinner is full of big flavor and beautiful colorful veggies. As two cookbook authors, fajitas is something we know will always please a crowd, whether it’s served with tortillas or as fajita salad.

Need quick easy dinner ideas for tonight? These meatless 5-minute tacos actually deliver in minutes. Prepare to be amazed!

Here’s one of our favorite meal prep ideas: salad meal prep dinners! Prepare the greens mix, then mix and match toppings, proteins, and dressings to make different bowl meals.

This Moroccan chickpea stew is hearty and satisfying: packed with healthy vegetables and a cozy blend of spices!

This breaded tofu is a game-changer for fast and easy meatless meals! It comes out crispy on the outside and seasoned on the inside, and it comes together in a flash. This one is a huge hit in our house as a vegan dinner, or as a meatless protein to top salads and bowl meals.

This vegan meatballs recipe is easy to put together, full of protein, and packed with flavor! A perfect go-to plant based and meatless dinner.

This easy cauliflower stir fry is a healthy and easy dinner idea! It’s full of nutrients and covered in a punchy sauce.

This tofu bowl with rice stars crispy tofu, fresh veggies, spicy mayo and crunchy bits of fried onion! A deliciously healthy vegan dinner to fill your day with meatless goodness.

This sun dried tomato pasta is creamy, cozy, and a crowd-pleasing dinner idea! This recipe is simple to make with maximum wow-factor.

This vegetarian chili recipe is a family favorite everyone loves! It has the best flavor and is so easy to whip up.

This stuffed peppers recipe is a hit every time! The roasted bell peppers are filled to the brim with melty cheese and Italian flavor.

These crispy, crave-worthy vegan crab cakes are truly amazing! These patties will wow eaters of any diet. Serve them up with tartar sauce as a fun plant-based dinner or appetizer!

This vegetarian tortilla soup is so flavorful and easy to make! It’s full of zesty flavor, featuring black beans and adobo sauce.

These vegan lentil sloppy joes are deliciously filling plant-based dinner made with lentils, tomatoes, and seasonings! The tangy flavor makes them a crowd-pleaser, and they’re a huge hit at our house.

This eggplant lasagna recipe layers eggplant, homemade marinara, and a flavorful three-cheese filling! It’s a hearty meatless dinner recipe that pleases everyone.

Try this creamy vegan mac and cheese recipe, made with all whole foods! A luscious cashew sauce blankets tender noodles, creating cozy pasta comfort food that everyone will love.

This tofu broccoli stir fry comes to the dinnertime rescue! Broccoli florets and tofu cubes are tossed in a tangy, savory sauce for a meatless meal idea everyone will love.

This quesadilla recipe comes out crispy on the outside with perfectly melty cheese! Here are 3 few tricks for a next-level quesadilla, and loads of variations.

These cauliflower tacos with breaded cauliflower, refried beans, and creamy Yum Yum sauce are all about one thing—big flavor! It's one of our top fan favorite meatless meal ideas.

These sweet potato black bean enchiladas are a total crowd pleaser! This reader favorite meatless recipe is easy and full of flavor.

This vegan lentil loaf recipe is a deliciously satisfying meatloaf without the meat! It’s made with lentils, nuts, and seasonings, then brushed with a tangy glaze.

Need a quick and healthy high protein breakfast or snack idea? This satisfying yogurt bowl is packed with protein, fiber, and flavor—and easy to customize with your favorite toppings. It’s especially fun to make a DIY yogurt bowl bar as a low-stress way to serve guests!

31 g protein per serving

This genius breakfast burrito recipe is irresistibly satisfying and so easy to whip up! It’s got massive savory flavor and a good amount of protein to boot.

25 g protein per serving

These cottage cheese breakfast bowls are a healthy and easy breakfast! Top them with berries or apple, cinnamon, and dollop of nut butter for even more protein.

20 g protein per serving

Want a protein-packed, fluffy pancake recipe? This cottage cheese pancakes recipe is a deliciously healthy twist on the breakfast classic, perfect for satisfying your morning cravings.

14 g protein for 2 pancakes

This vanilla protein smoothie is creamy, lightly fruity, and packed with protein! It’s the perfect healthy breakfast or post-workout snack.

13 g protein per serving

This breakfast quinoa bowl is a hearty and healthy way to start the day! Load up this whole grain with tasty toppings.

15 g protein per serving (with 1 ½ tablespoons almond butter)

Smoked salmon toast is ideal for a high protein breakfast or brunch! This simple idea is a study in contrasts of flavor and texture.

20 g protein per serving

You won’t believe the flavor in these fast and easy egg tacos! The vegetarian “taco meat” filling works for any meal of the day, but we love it as a filling high protein breakfast idea.

15 g protein per serving (2 tacos)

Here’s how to make a smoothie bowl! These tips and tricks make it easy to whip up this tasty high protein breakfast.

16 g protein per serving

This ricotta pancakes recipe is light and fluffy: perfect for weekend breakfasts! Adding cheese makes the best texture for pancakes.

20 g protein for 2 pancakes

This smoked salmon omelette recipe makes a special breakfast or brunch! Bursting with flavor, it takes minutes to make.

20 g protein per serving

This 5 minute breakfast sandwich recipe makes mornings easy! Fluffy, cheesy eggs pair perfectly with a slather of smoky mayo.

23 g protein per serving

This vanilla protein smoothie is creamy, lightly fruity, and packed with protein! It’s the perfect healthy breakfast or post-workout snack.

16 g protein per serving

Need a 5 minute high protein breakfast or lunch? Cottage cheese on toast is an easy lunch idea or snack using this high protein cheese!

14.5 g protein per serving

Try scrambled eggs with cottage cheese as a healthy breakfast idea! The cheese adds protein and irresistibly savory flavor.

18 g protein (for the 1 large serving)

Here’s a deliciously easy breakfast and brunch idea: the Yogurt Parfait! This layered cup looks fancy but takes minutes to make.

10 g protein per serving; add 5 g protein with 1 ½ tablespoons nut butter

Need a quick breakfast or dinner? Try this tasty breakfast quesadilla recipe with scrambled eggs and cheddar! It’s done in under 15 minutes.

15 g protein per serving

This crustless quiche with spinach is an easy recipe that’s perfect for brunch! The savory flavor will impress everyone.

15 g protein for 1 ½ slices

Here’s how to make the best yogurt smoothie! This tasty protein-packed puree features frozen fruit and creamy Greek yogurt.

18 g protein per serving

This Mexican street corn dip recipe is inspired by the irresistible flavors of elote: sweet corn: zingy lime, spicy chili, and savory crumbled cheese. No one can resist it!

These refried beans are one of the simplest recipes you'll find. They're perfect as a taco side because they add a protein-rich element that makes the meal more filling. With just a handful of ingredients and 20 minutes, you'll have authentic-tasting refried beans that beat anything from a can.

Variations: Try Refried Black Beans. See also: Instant Pot Pinto Beans.

This colorful Mexican salad brings fresh flavors with vegetables,, cilantro lime salad dressing, and crispy tortilla strips. The combination creates a super-flavorful dish that perfectly complements tacos while adding a nutritious element to your meal. It's quick to prepare and always a winner at our table.

Transform ordinary rice into something extraordinary with cilantro, lime juice, and lime zest. This versatile side works beautifully with tacos, burrito bowls, enchiladas, and more. The bright, fresh flavors make any Mexican-inspired meal better.

This black bean and corn salad comes together in no time, no chopping required! It’s a quick way to get fresh food on the table and is a prime side dish to go with tacos.

This mayo-free Mexican coleslaw offers a fresh, crisp contrast to rich taco fillings. The tangy vinaigrette dressing complements crunchy cabbage, red onion, and cilantro, with cumin providing authentic Mexican flavor. Bonus: it works double-duty as both a side dish and a taco topping.

This zesty black beans and rice combines black beans with rice, green bell pepper, and seasonings like cumin, lime, and cilantro. It's a filling side dish that pairs perfectly with tacos, and leftovers make excellent lunches throughout the week.

Our homemade guacamole recipe balances simple ingredients for a smooth, flavorful result. Just chop the vegetables and mash everything together in a bowl (or traditional molcajete if you have one). Serve with tortilla chips for a classic taco night appetizer.

This quick Spanish rice (which is actually Mexican-style red rice!) uses salsa for bold flavor and adobo sauce for smoky undertones. It comes together quickly and makes a perfect accompaniment to any taco feast. For a hands-off version, try our Instant Pot Spanish Rice.

When corn is in season, Mexican street corn (elote) is a must-try side. This traditional street food features sweet corn charred on the grill, then slathered with creamy sauce, seasoned with chili powder, and topped with crumbled cheese. The sweet corn and creamy sauce create an irresistible combination.

This delicious black bean dip is creamy, smoky, and full of flavor! Perfect as a snack or appetizer recipe, it’s so easy to whip up and pairs well with tortilla chips, veggies, or pita bread. It’s become a family favorite!

It’s simple to make this corn salsa recipe! Fresh and zesty, it’s perfect with tortilla chips, tacos, and more.

Fresh, ripe tomatoes transform ordinary salsa into something extraordinary. Our salsa fresca recipe highlights tomatoes, onion, cilantro, and lime for the perfect chip dipping experience. Pair with store-bought chips or try making homemade tortilla chips for an authentic touch.

Seasonal tip: During winter months, try our Roasted Tomato Salsa recipe designed for canned tomatoes instead.

This cilantro lime slaw is fresh and zingy, with just the right pop from the citrus! It’s great as a side dish or taco filling.

Each bite of this pineapple salsa recipe is an explosion of sweet, savory, salty and spicy! It's the ideal side for tacos with tortilla chips.

This healthier version of bean dip makes a fantastic taco night starter. Make it with homemade refried beans (or Instant Pot refried beans) or even canned refried beans in a pinch. Unlike traditional versions loaded with cheese, this plant-based option delivers big flavor without the extra calories.

This cucumber tomato avocado salad is all about fresh simplicity: ripe and juicy tomatoes, cool cucumbers, and creamy avocado. They’re mixed with lime juice and cilantro for a tangy pop that perfectly accentuates their flavors. This one is great as a side dish for tacos or any Mexican-style meal.

Here's a tasty and healthy side to go with tacos: Mexican quinoa! It's a mix of colorful vegetables and quinoa, and pretty simple to put together. Featuring black beans, tomatoes, corn, and zucchini, it's spiced up with fajita seasoning. Bonus: leftovers save well and make a great lunch!

Here's a great side that can be a main dish in itself, or a side to go with tacos when entertaining! Start with a baked sweet potato. Then add black bean salsa, corn, and drizzle with creamy cilantro sauce! You can use up leftover cilantro sauce on the tacos, too,

Last but not least in our sides to go with tacos: this Mexican cheese dip! It's a play on white chili, using white beans, mild green chiles, corn, and a gooey mess of Mexican cheeses (sans the typical chicken so it’s vegetarian!). It's a rich side for dipping with chips while noshing on tacos.

Here’s a Valentine's Day cocktail that looks the party: the Raspberry Martini! This drink is stunning and full of bright berry flavor. The sweet tart, lightly floral flavor of raspberry is beautifully pure, thanks to homemade raspberry syrup. This cocktail is perfect for a romantic dinner, Valentine’s Day, or really any occasion that needs a red drink. 

Vying for our other top Valentine's Day cocktail is this Chocolate Martini! This drink is rich and creamy, basically a dessert in a glass. It’s got Irish cream and creme de cacao for maximum flavor, like the liquid version of your favorite chocolate bar. Mix this up as an after dinner drink to impress guests…or just anytime you need a sweet treat in cocktail form.

Also try: Chocolatini

What's better for Valentine's Day than the fabulous Cosmo? It’s got a brilliant pink color and tangy, refreshing flavor. This great cocktail is ready to spice up your Valentine's Day dinner: this version has a few twists that make it infinitely better than what you'd order at a bar.

This fun red drink is simply a berry-flavored vodka martini that’s masquerading as a Love Potion. Give it a sip and it’s sweet tart with a fruity berry finish! Dress it up with a red sugar rim and if you’d like, add a cube of dry ice. It bubbles and boils with a constant stream of smoke: which makes it over-the-top fun! (It's another way to brand the linked recipe: don't be alarmed!)

Here’s a sophisticated cocktail that’s calling your name: the French martini! This martini is hardly related to the classic dry martini at all. It’s a fruity and balanced, featuring a fancy French black raspberry liqueur and pineapple juice. Each sip is so intriguing and nuanced, it’s hard to put the glass down!

The word “Mudslide” might make you think milkshake-style boozy cocktails at chain restaurants. But have you ever had a classic Mudslide? It couldn’t be more sophisticated…and delicious! You can make this Mudslide recipe both ways: first as drink was first intended: shaken with coffee liqueur and Irish cream and served up in a cocktail glass. It’s more than a glorified milkshake: it’s classy and full of intrigue!

Looking for a signature Valentine's Day cocktail? Try a Pomegranate Martini! Crisp, sweet tart, fruity, and light: it’s much closer to a Cosmo than the classic martini. But instead of cranberry juice like the Cosmopolitan, it’s made with pomegranate juice instead. Serve it up in a martini glass and you’ve got a sophisticated cocktail that’s refreshing and easy to drink. 

Try this tasty and refreshing Valentine's Day cocktail: a Strawberry Margarita! This one is frosty and fruity, full of berry flavor but perfectly complimented with tangy lime and the bite of tequila. You'll fall in love with its vibrant red color and sweet tart flavor. Slice the berry into a heart shape for a fun garnish!

Want an easy Valentine's Day drink that’s bubbly and sophisticated? There’s nothing better than a Kir Royale! This famous French cocktail stars black currant liqueur and sparkling wine: and the berries and bubbles suit each other perfectly. The best cocktail recipes are simple perfection, and there’s nothing better than this 2 ingredient combination.

If you love berries and you love sangria…then you must drop everything and make this now. Presenting…the perfect Strawberry Sangria! This one is Spanish style, full of nuance and character. The berries sing and the dry rosé notes peak through just enough. Serve it with a splash of sparkling water and a skewer of fruit, and it’s pretty darn perfect.

Meet our favorite new variation: the Cranberry Margarita! This bright red drink is absolutely stunning to look at, and the sweet tart flavor is crisp and refreshing. It’s got all the character of the classic margarita, but a beautiful new look and nuance to the flavor! It's ideal as a bright, vibrant red cocktail for Valentine's Day.

Here’s a sophisticated classic cocktail that steals the show on Valentine's Day: the Clover Club! This bright pink drink stems back before Prohibition, but it’s just as en vogue today. Sweet raspberry or grenadine syrup combine with zingy lemon and gin to make a perfectly balanced sweet tart drink. The best part: a classic egg white foam gives a creamy body and frothy texture to each sip!

Oh hello, Espresso Martini. This cocktail has vaulted into major popularity, and it’s easy to see why. Bittersweet coffee pairs perfectly with the rich sweetness of Kahlua. Add vodka and the trio makes a full-flavored sophisticated drink that’s cool, frothy, and bittersweet. 

Here’s one of the best classic cocktails of all time: the Sidecar! This drink is perfectly balanced between sweet and tart, with a boozy edge from the Cognac and a citrus essence from orange liqueur. It’s a complex and layered drink: warm, crisp, dry, rich, and full at the same time. 

Looking for a signature Valentine's Day cocktail with bourbon? Try this Cranberry Bourbon Cocktail! It’s balanced, sweet tart, and complex, fruity with intriguing notes from sweet vermouth. Because it stars cranberry and bourbon it’s ideal for winter: and the perfect red drink for the holiday!

Winter is blood orange season, so blood orange drinks are great for Valentine's Day! Its vibrant red orange color and sweet flavor make it this fruit so special. Introducing the Blood Orange Margarita! This tasty citrus makes a brilliant bright orange red drink that’s perfectly balanced and sweet tart.

What better way to celebrate Valentine's Day than a drink that says "I think you're the Bees Knees!" It’s got a cute 1920’s name and a smooth flavor to match. The unique element? Honey syrup. Making simple syrup with honey instead of refined sugar adds a rich depth to cocktails. Combine it with lemon and gin, and you’ve got a refreshing cocktail that goes down easy. 

When it comes to Valentine's Day cocktails, there’s no dessert drink more unique than the Pink Squirrel! This candy colored drink is a total indulgence. Creme de noyaux liqueur gives it the delicate pink color and an almond essence. It’s a bit of a specialty splurge, since it’s not used in lots of other drinks. But take one sip, and it tastes like nostalgia and melted ice cream!

Looking for a unique dessert cocktail for Valentine's Day? Try the Toasted Almond! This creamy drink balances vodka, amaretto and Kahlua that results in a flavor that’s surprisingly similar to toasted almonds. Something about the coffee liqueur adds in a roasty flavor that makes this drink both balanced and intriguing, all at once. 

Last up in our Valentine's Day cocktails: the Pomegranate Gin Fizz! The Gin Fizz is one of our favorite classic cocktails: sweet tart and refreshing, with a festive egg white foam. Take it over the top with this pomegranate spin: it elevates the sweet tart flavor and gives the drink a brilliant jewel-toned color!