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Colorful roasted root vegetables on a baking sheet with a wooden serving spoon

Garlic chickpea roasted vegetables

Garlic chickpea roasted vegetables is a versatile dish that is easy to customize with seasonal produce. Pair vegetables with similar cooking times and add chickpeas for a boost of protein and fiber.

A bowl of swirled hummus with olive oil and ground paprika beside two bread sticks

Easy and delicious garlic hummus

This quick and creamy hummus is packed with flavor and easy to customize. Add your favorite seasonings, fresh herbs, or crunchy toppings to create a healthy dip everyone will enjoy.

Bowl of quinoa with lemon slices, parsley, and garlic on wood table

Garlic lemon quinoa

Garlic lemon quinoa is a tasty, healthy dish ready in under 30 minutes. Serve it warm as a dinner side or chilled for part of a lunch salad.

Butternut squash maple soup

This butternut squash maple soup made with fresh herbs and seasonal ingredients showcases the delicious flavors of fall.

White baking dish with butternut squash enchiladas topped with cheese, surrounded by tortillas, squash cubes and sauce on a wooden table.

Butternut squash and black bean enchilada bake

Roasted butternut squash, beans, tortillas and melted cheese come together in a sweet and savory comfort food dish. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or a vegetarian potluck favorite.

Bowl of winter squash lentil soup sprinkled with pepper flakes, in a dark bowl with a spoon.

Winter squash soup with lentils

Winter squash soup with lentils is the perfect meal for a chilly day. Complete with herbs and seasonings, this recipe creates a bowl packed with delicious nutrition in under one hour.

Roasted, seasoned squash seeds in a white bowl made for crunchy snack.

Roasted winter squash seeds

Save your squash seeds to make a crunchy, inexpensive, healthy snack. It only takes about 15 minutes to roast the seeds, and you can customize them with your favorite seasonings.

Three buffalo chicken tostadas on a wooden board

Gluten Free Eating: Facts, Tips and Recipes

There can be many questions about gluten and a gluten free diet. A UC Davis Health registered dietitian provides facts about gluten in addition to a delicious gluten free recipe.

A bowl of greens and falafels with tzatziki sauce drizzle

Falafel Bowl with Coconut Yogurt and Toasted Pita Chips

Create this healthy Greek favorite with a coconut twist right at home using fresh and local ingredients.

A UC Davis Health chef cooking chicken in a demo

Terra Madre Americas: Healthy recipes from our chefs and dietitians

This culinary event in Sacramento featured demos of recipes created by our chefs and registered dietitians. Explore the recipes, learn about their health benefits, and recreate them at home.

A bowl of tomato sauce with a wooden spoon

Roasted Tomato Sauce

Create your own savory roasted tomato sauce to use in pasta dishes, homemade pizza and more with this recipe using fresh tomatoes.

A bowl of ceviche and tortilla chips on the side

Olive & Vine Ceviche

Create this classic coastal appetizer at home with fresh fish, zesty lime and crisp cucumbers.

Sautéed Fall Vegetables

Make the most of seasonal produce this fall in this simple recipe for fall vegetables.

A bowl of beans with greens and side of bread.

Braised Tuscan White Beans & Greens

Welcome fall with this savory comfort dish featuring cannellini beans, nutritious leafy greens and parmigiano cheese.

Mushroom Adobo with Coconut Rice and Soy-Marinated Quail Eggs

Indulge in this healthy dish that mixes sweet, savory and a little bit of spice.

Yam Purée

Learn how to make this sweet and versatile autumnal dish to enjoy as an entrée or side.

Grilled chicken slices on a cutting board

Fiesta Spiced Chicken Breast

Add some spice to your chicken in this recipe that's just as zesty as it is simple.

Pluot Salsa

Fruit salsa isn't just for summer! Enjoy this classic fruit-forward salsa as we head into fall with seasonal pluots.

Mediterranean spiced salmon

Spice up your day with some Mediterranean flavors. This salmon recipe is quick and easy, and pairs perfectly with fresh veggies.

Simple winter fruit salad

Keep it simple and fresh this holiday with a winter fruit salad. Take advantage of locally sourced fruits and nuts to create a dish of beautiful colors and aroma.

Creole gumbo

This tasty creole gumbo is a popular American dish that has West African and French influence. It includes a variety of proteins and an option to turn up the heat.