Cooking with Changing Lifestyles

Recipes

Grand River’s team of registered dietitians share their favorite recipes for healthy and delicious meals.

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Overhead view of Herb-crusted chicken breast served on roasted apple, squash, and red onion slices, garnished with fresh herbs and pomegranate seeds on a white plate

Roasted Fennel With Squash & Apples and Herb Baked Chicken Breast

A savory herb-baked chicken breast served with roasted fennel, squash, and apples for a simple, comforting dish that’s full of flavor and seasonal goodness.

Overhead view of a plate with Tofu, zucchini, onion and garbonzo beans

Tofu & Vegetable Scramble

This Tofu & Vegetable Scramble is a colorful, protein-packed dish featuring tender tofu, fresh zucchini, onion, garlic, and hearty garbanzo beans. It’s a wholesome and flavorful recipe that’s perfect for a healthy breakfast, light lunch, or anytime meal packed with plant-based goodness.

stack of blueberry pancakes with pitcher of milk

Cottage Cheese Blueberry Pancakes

Fluffy, protein-packed, and bursting with blueberries! Check our easy recipe for Cottage Cheese Blueberry Pancakes—perfect for breakfast or a tasty snack. Watch the video now and get flipping!

Tahini Chicken Rice Bowl

Tahini Chicken Rice Bowl

This Tahini Chicken Rice Bowl is a vibrant, healthy meal perfect for any time of day. Tender grilled chicken is served on a bed of fluffy rice, then topped with creamy tahini sauce for a rich, nutty flavor.

Chile-Lime Turkey & Spaghetti Squash Meal-Prep Bowls

The perfect balance of savory, spicy, and fresh! Roasted spaghetti squash provides a light, noodle-like base, while seasoned ground turkey, colorful veggies, and a zesty chile-lime blend bring bold flavor to every bite.

Creamy Garlic Tuscan Salmon

Creamy Tuscan Salmon Recipe—Pan-fried Tuscan salmon fillets smothered in luscious garlic spinach and sun-dried tomato cream sauce — you won’t believe how easy, fast, and simple it is to cook salmon this way! 

Cinnamon Chocolate Banana Nice Cream

A smooth tasty summer treat featuring bananas. cinnamon and chocolate chips.  Easy to make and store in the freezer for those long hot summer days.  

Picture of salad

Arugula Salad with Roasted Beets

A flavorful arugula salad featuring, roasted beets, crunchy walnuts, diced clementines, feta cheese, Drizzled with a tangy balsamic vinaigrette.  

Blackberry mojito with lime mint and ice

Blackberry Mojito

A refreshing, non-alcoholic cocktail featuring muddled blackberries, fresh mint leaves, lime juice and ginger ale, served over ice.

Virgin Banana Pina Colada

Virgin Banana Pina Colada

A virgin banana piña colada is a creamy, tropical mocktail blending ripe bananas, coconut milk, and pineapple juice, served chilled with a garnish of pineapple or a cherry.

Grapefruit Mint Kombucha Mocktail

Grapefruit Mint Kombucha Mocktail

A grapefruit mint kombucha mocktail is a tangy and invigorating drink combining the zesty flavors of fresh grapefruit juice, mint, and kombucha, served over ice.

Huli Huli Chicken Tacos

Huli Huli Chicken Tacos

Healthy flavorful chicken tacos.

How to cook dry beans

How to Cook Dry Beans

Add your flavorings at least 30 minutes after simmer: add onion, garlic, herbs and spices.

Black Rice Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Black Rice Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Black rice is available at natural foods and specialty foods stores and some supermarkets.

Popped Amaranth Energy Bars

Amaranth is a versatile and nutritious group of grains that has been cultivated for thousands of years. This nutritious grain is naturally gluten-free and rich in protein, fiber, micronutrients and antioxidants.

 

Egg bites

Spinach & Mushroom Egg Bites

You don’t have to go to your favorite coffee shop for a treat. Make these delicious and healthy egg bites at home.

Overnight Oats

Overnight Oats

This easy overnight oats recipe is a healthy, simple grab and go breakfast for busy mornings. Make it your own with add-ins and toppings!

Pineapple Carrot Muffins

Pineapple Carrot Muffins

These muffins freeze well for up to 2 weeks. Pull one out each morning for a grab-and-go breakfast.

plate of peeled carrots with celery and a small bowl of ranch dip

Cottage Cheese Ranch Dip

Packed with protein, this  5-minute, low-calorie snack is an easy, go-to recipe to serve for a quick gathering or a healthy post-workout treat. 

Overhead view of a plate with Tofu, zucchini, onion and garbonzo beans

Tofu & Vegetable Scramble

This Tofu & Vegetable Scramble is a colorful, protein-packed dish featuring tender tofu, fresh zucchini, onion, garlic, and hearty garbanzo beans. It’s a wholesome and flavorful recipe that’s perfect for a healthy breakfast, light lunch, or anytime meal packed with plant-based goodness.