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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

Recipes

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.

Recipes

Butternut squash maple soup

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

Several varieties of colorful winter squash on a wooden table.

Health Tips

Why winter squash is good for you and how to cook it

Winter squash can be a great addition to your fall meals. But many people aren't sure how to choose, cut or cook it. Learn about the benefits of winter squash and how to easily add it to your meals.

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

Recipes

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.

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

Recipes

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.

Recipes

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.

Variety of plant based protein food options.

Health Tips

The power of plant-based protein: Benefits, sources and how to get enough

Plant-based proteins are nutrient-rich, heart-healthy options that support overall health. Discover the benefits of plant-based protein and simple ways to add it to your meals.

Ingredients of healthy diet including veggies, fruits, nuts, beans and more

Health Tips

3 nutrition myths: The truth about carbs, fat and weight loss

Nutrition experts bust myths about carbs, fats and weight loss, showing how quality carbs and healthy fats fuel energy, support heart health and enable sustainable eating.

Mint to be: Mocktails for your holiday season

Learn how to make non-alcoholic mocktails for the holidays — or any time of year — with these tips and recipes.

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

Recipes

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

Farm-to-Fork

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

Recipes

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

Recipes

Olive & Vine Ceviche

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

Recipes

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.

Recipes

Braised Tuscan White Beans & Greens

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

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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.

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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

Recipes

Fiesta Spiced Chicken Breast

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

Recipes

Pluot Salsa

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

Health Tips

How to make your produce last longer

How you store fresh produce makes a difference. Keep your fruits, vegetables and herbs crisp and flavorful with these expert tips and tricks.

Health Tips

What is the keto diet, and can it be beneficial for you?

The keto diet has been known to help with weight loss, but what are some other benefits or downsides of the eating plan? Our registered dietitians explain the keto diet and whether it might be right for you.