Whole30

It's the very best way to preserve summer tomato flavor.

Here's the solution to making tonight's side dish in a flash.

He'll use it all summer long.

And they only take five ingredients to make.

From chips and tacos to grilled salmon and chicken.

Tender, flavor-packed carnitas in a fraction of the time.

There's a good chance you have these ingredients on hand.

They'll make weeknight dinners and weekend meal prep easier.

Because you've totally got this.

This vegan sweet potato chowder delivers everything you want in a warm fall soup. It has a velvety broth laced with seasonal spices, like sage and paprika, and chunks of tender root vegetables. It’s delicious the day you make it, but like most soups, it’s even better the next day. So make a big batch of this plant-based chowder and enjoy it all week long. We’re calling this soup a chowder, given the fact that potatoes are the key to both its velvety base and its hearty texture.

You’re an adult, so of course you can have chocolate for breakfast when you feel like it. But this is different because this is how to have chocolate for breakfast without it being a piece of cake. Every sip of this creamy smoothie — made with dates, bananas, and almond butter — tastes rich and satisfying, and you can count on its wholesome and nourishing ingredients to fill you up. To get the smoothest, creamiest result possible, this drink is best when blended twice.

There are endless ways to enjoy it throughout the week.

An easy dinner that does double duty as an app.

Cook once, eat all week.

This sheet pan supper will show you just how quick and simple it can be to get a salmon dinner on the table any night of the week. It all starts by firing up your broiler. Do that and you will be tucking into perfectly cooked fillets with just the right amount of char around the edges. We’re making it a meal by partnering this weeknight-friendly fish with crispy red potato rounds and tender asparagus spears. Oh, and it will all happen in under 20 minutes. Yes, really!

It's just as frothy as a latte but without the carbs.

It's a natural companion to the sweet fruit.

This salad is the reason to use a Mason jar for your lunch box.

Make this tangy, spicy slaw once and you’ll want to bring it to every potluck you ever attend. At least, that’s how this recipe makes me feel, and I’m certain it will do the same for you. With the crunchy texture of carrots and red cabbage and the bold flavors of vinegar, Dijon mustard, and jalapeño, this dish wins people over with just one bite. No one will ever be the wiser that you pulled this together in just five minutes. Yes, it is really that easy.

Looking for a snack that fills you up and fuels you well? The humble hard-boiled egg is a small powerhouse of nutrition, but easily overlooked. We’re upgrading the boiled egg in 10 sexy, spicy, flavor-jammed ways for better snacking. You can skip the tortilla chips with that bowl of guac because the best way to make guacamole the ultimate filling snack is with a hard-boiled egg.

Creamy, smooth, sweet, and satisfying, chocolate pudding is a treat that always invites a smile. One version of chocolate pudding has been rising in popularity for the past few years, and it’s with very good reason. As the interest in plant-based food increases, the seismic shift from boxed mixes or stovetop versions found their hero in naturally creamy avocado.

I had several positive takeaways from Whole30, but none were as good as this cauliflower fried rice.

You'll make these spicy stuffed potatoes long after Whole30 is done.

All the contrasting flavors and textures encourage you to slow down and enjoy each bite.

What's not to love about an extra dose of veggies on the table?

These Instant Pot recipes will make your Whole30 meal plan even easier.

You won't even miss them.

When I did my first Whole30 a couple years ago, I did all the things you’re supposed to do. I read through all the books, I meal planned for every single meal, and I mostly avoided the SWYPO (sex with your pants on) foods that Whole30 strongly looks down on (enter: small eye roll.) It was challenging, but I felt great after it was over. During those 30 days I found a few key recipes that made my life a whole lot more enjoyable on such a strict program.

Once a year, our family escapes to Hawaii — our home away from home. I love everything about the islands: the friendly people, the unhurried pace, the balmy climate, the sweeping beaches, the glorious sunsets, and the comforting local food. Foremost among the Hawaiian dishes I crave? Kalua pig. Often the headlining dish at a lu’au, kalua pig is the epitome of slow-roasted porky goodness.

Did we mention there's Sriracha-yogurt dip involved?

Sometimes cucumbers bore me to tears. No offense, cucumber, but your chill flavor can be a little underwhelming at times! It wasn’t until I began spiralizing cucumber into long, elegant strands that my affection for this vegetable really began to change. The real key to this recipe isn’t the fact that cucumbers have been made into noodles, but that the noodle are very thin. This alone has made cucumber even more enticing for me.

The secret to this sheet pan recipe is twofold: the skin-on chicken thighs and the mixture of fresh sage and scallions.

It's hiding in the spice cabinet.

Looking for a snack that fills you up and fuels you well? The humble hard-boiled egg is a small powerhouse of nutrition, but easily overlooked. We’re upgrading the boiled egg in 10 sexy, spicy, flavor-jammed ways for better snacking. Sometimes the very best way to upgrade a hard-boiled egg doesn’t involve extra ingredients, but a second round of cooking.

Looking for a snack that fills you up and fuels you well? The humble hard-boiled egg is a small powerhouse of nutrition, but easily overlooked. We’re upgrading the boiled egg in 10 sexy, spicy, flavor-jammed ways for better snacking. Ready to give your hard-boiled egg a fast and fancy snack-time upgrade? All it takes is a single swipe of Dijon mustard. It’s an unexpected addition, but you’ll love the way the spicy tang of the mustard plays up the rich yolk and mild egg white.

Looking for a snack that fills you up and fuels you well? The humble hard-boiled egg is a small powerhouse of nutrition, but easily overlooked. We’re upgrading the boiled egg in 10 sexy, spicy, flavor-jammed ways for better snacking. You can leave the crackers and crudité where they are because the very best way to turn hummus into a filling snack is with a hard-boiled egg.

Looking for a snack that fills you up and fuels you well? The humble hard-boiled egg is a small powerhouse of nutrition, but easily overlooked. We’re upgrading the boiled egg in 10 sexy, spicy, flavor-jammed ways for better snacking. The addition of a few slices of deli ham is all it takes to elevate a plain hard-boiled egg into an ultra-satisfying snack. So if you’re craving something salty and hearty to power you through the afternoon, this duo is for you.

Looking for a snack that fills you up and fuels you well? The humble hard-boiled egg is a small powerhouse of nutrition, but easily overlooked. We’re upgrading the boiled egg in 10 sexy, spicy, flavor-jammed ways for better snacking. A sliced hard-boiled egg is the smart, make-ahead ingredient that turns a cheesy quesadilla from simple snack into a more filling lunch or quick weeknight dinner.

Hard-boiled eggs, Buffalo-style.

Looking for a snack that fills you up and fuels you well? The humble hard-boiled egg is a small powerhouse of nutrition, but easily overlooked. We’re upgrading the boiled egg in 10 sexy, spicy, flavor-jammed ways for better snacking. Just as it has a way of elevating a bowl of pasta or a simple sandwich, a jar of pesto is one of the fastest and easiest ways to upgrade a hard-boiled egg.

Ten sexy, spicy, flavor-jammed ways for better snacking, thanks to the tiny yet mighty hard-boiled egg.

To make this dish more weeknight-friendly, we make stuffed cabbage rolls on the stovetop in a trusty skillet instead.

Eggs are a perfect dinner solution on a busy night because they cook up quickly and can be transformed in so many ways. Just for starters, they can be baked into casseroles, scrambled into a frittata, or piled onto toasts. Soft-boil, fry, or poach them for an excellent runny-yolked soup or salad topper. With so many approaches, it’s no wonder that eggs for dinner are always a hit.

For 30 days this month we’re exploring Whole30, the 30-day reset and refocus on whole foods. Whole30 isn’t a diet or a judgment of foods as “good and bad.” It’s actually a short-term reset that has helped many of our readers cook more and figure out the foods that make them feel their best. Read more about our coverage here. Back in the olden days of Whole30, you had to stay away from legumes, wheat, white potatoes, soy, rice, sugar, and alcohol.

Dinner on Whole30 really can be quite similar to dinner when you’re not following the program. How, you ask? We’ve got a few ideas. Why not put protein at the center of the table? Round it out with some veggies and you’ve got a meal that’s geared to feed all the mouths at the table. Sheet pan suppers and skillet meals are always easy to pull together. And, if all else fails, almost everyone can agree on a bowl of chicken soup. Here are 15 great dinner recipes to try.