Appetizers

Roasted Swiss-Chard Stems With Creamy Sesame Dressing

Swiss-chard stems are removed and discarded in most recipes, but they're quite versatile, flavorful, and worthy of saving. They can also be steamed, grilled, or sautéed.

By Kaelyn Riley

Lemony Olive Oil–Poached Broccoli Stems and Chickpeas on Ricotta Toast

Broccoli stems and leaves — which most people toss — are the perfect foil for creamy ricotta, lemony chickpeas, and crusty sourdough toast.

By Kaelyn Riley

Appetizers

Quick-Pickled Veggies

Add crunch to your meals with quick-pickled ginger and quick-pickled veggies like carrots, radishes, and green beans.

By Kaelyn Riley

Appetizers Lunch & Dinner

Tomato and Jalapeño Toasts

Try this spicy, citrusy take on bruschetta during your next camping trip.

By Aimee Trudeau, Mai-Yan Kwan, and Emily Nielson

Appetizers

Skillet-Baked Brie

Who says you need to bake Brie in an oven? Try this campfire recipe, which heats up Brie in a cast-iron skillet with toasted pecans and a bit of brown sugar.

By Aimee Trudeau, Mai-Yan Kwan, and Emily Nielson

Appetizers

Steak Skewers With Harissa

Homemade harissa — a zesty North African chili paste — is the key to these ribeye-steak skewers.

By Aimee Trudeau, Mai-Yan Kwan, and Emily Nielson

A picture of the cover of a cookbook called Now and Again and a plate of bagna cauda and vegetables

Bagna Cauda with Endive + Fennel

Cookbook author Julia Turshen offers her take on the savory Italian dip — plus two ways to reinvent the leftovers.

By Julia Turshen

Korean-Style Cauliflower

Cauliflower florets are battered in a spiced chickpea-flour mixture, roasted in a hot oven, and drizzled with a homemade Korean hot sauce.

By Robin Asbell

Fiesta Hummus

Spice up your go-to hummus with this fun recipe provided by Tempe School District, a partner of the Life Time Foundation.

By The Life Time Foundation Team

Oysters, 4 Ways

Hardcore oyster lovers don't want anything between them and their oysters but a quick splash of lemon, hot sauce, mignonette or something equally bright and clear.

By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl

Lentil Hummus

Use leftover lentils instead of chickpeas to make the creamy Middle Eastern dip.

By Rebecca Katz

UnBEETable Hummus

For a richer flavor and brighter color, try roasting the cubed beet with a small amount of olive oil before adding it to the hummus.

By The Life Time Foundation Team

Easy Party Mix

If you crave that popular party mix made with rice cereal, you are going to love this grain-free alternative made with nuts, seeds, and a hint of maple syrup.

By Megan Gilmore

Endurance Crackers

Packed with energizing healthy fats, these crackers make great on-the-go snacks.

By Angela Liddon

Apple Nachos

Try this fun and creative snack for an after school or post-dinner treat.

By The Life Time Foundation Team

Appetizers Desserts & Treats

Holidrizzled Popcorn

This popcorn looks like a winter wonderland, and is a great alternative to high-sugar kettle corn or the unhealthy oils found in microwave popcorn.

By The Life Time Foundation Team

Holiday Spiced-Nut Mix

An easy, healthy, and delicious nut mix for your holiday parties.

By Laura Fogelberg