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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.

Roasted squash with wild rice and cranberry

This warm dish is perfect on a cold day. It's low in fat and calories and can be served as a side dish or as an afternoon snack.

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.

Red bean and turkey chili

Try this healthy turkey chili full of vegetables and legumes to warm you up during the cold winter months.

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.

Grilled chicken with roasted veggie potato corn cake, fondue and green beans

This delicious meal is perfect to cook up on those cooler days. You can serve these dishes altogether or make each piece separately to go with other dishes.

Summer squash and corn medley

Cook up this colorful dish to enjoy on a warm summer evening.

Two delicious recipes to use 'ugly' but still good avocados

Do you have a few less-than-appetizing but still good avocados hanging around? Check out these two recipes that are great uses for those slightly brown avocados.