Easy, Healthy, Delicious Recipes for a Fresh Start!

By Chris Scheuer | Updated on January 10, 2022

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Ten of our favorite healthy and delicious recipes a fresh start in the New Year. These recipes are full of flavor and sure to please!

After all the rich holiday foods, I am always ready for a fresh start in January. Fresh, healthy recipes with lots of veggies always sound so good this time of year. These are some of our favorites that are great for a winter reset. Easy and full of flavor, everyone will love these recipes.

Horizontal overhead photo of a pan of Lemon Rosemary Farro Chicken on an oval marble platter with garnishes of cheese, pine nuts and lemon wedges nearby.

They are great for weeknights or easy entertaining. We've included one-pan chicken recipes, fresh salads and some hearty curries and soups. There's something for everyone. Here's to a fresh new year!

 

Overhead vertical photo of Skillet Lemon Rosemary Chicken with Farro in a cast iron Staub skillet garnished with lemon slices, rosemary sprigs and a sprinkle of paprika.

With juicy, tender chicken, healthy farro and loads of fresh spinach, this hearty, delicious Lemon Rosemary Chicken and Farro is an easy meal in one pan!

 

Overhead vertical photo of Butternut Chicken Coconut Curry in a white serving bowl garnished with fresh basil leaves, cilantro, pickled onions, lime wedges and a side of homemade naan bread.

Healthy and super delicious, this Butternut Chicken Coconut Curry comes together in less than an hour. It makes a beautiful presentation and can be prepped ahead for easy, elegant entertaining.

 

Overhead vertical photo of a serving bowl with Greek Chicken Meatballs on a bed of orzo and a Greek veggie salad.

These healthy, delicious Greek Chicken Meatballs come together quickly with lean chicken, lots of fresh veggies and a ton of fabulous flavor! Serve them as an appetizer, in sandwiches, in bowls with Greek salad, hummus and orzo (pictured), in wraps with pita bread and hummus...

 

Vertical overhead photo of Italian Chicken Pasta Veggie Soup in a large white pot garnished with herbs and shredded cheese.

This Italian Chicken Vegetable Soup is bursting with the fabulous flavors of Italy and is chocked full of healthy veggies, lean chicken and ditalini pasta for a delicious splurge. It comes together easily and makes great leftovers!

 

Vertical closeup photo of Mexican Sugar Seared Salmon on a bed of fresh salad and dressing.

This Mexican Sugar-Seared Salmon Salad is one of our favorite meals ever. Use the easy, healthy salmon recipe in lots of other ways too!

 

Vertical overhead photo of a black cast iron skillet filled with Roasted Veggie and Crispy Chickpea Salad on a wood table.

This healthy Roasted Veggie and Crispy Chickpea Salad combines crispy, spicy chickpeas, caramelized veggies, Israeli couscous, buttery, toasted pine nuts and a generous shower of fresh herbs. It makes a delicious side or fabulous main course!

 

Vertical overhead photo of Thai Cilantro Soup with Chicken Cilantro Meatballs garnished with fresh herbs in a blue and white patterned serving bow on a wood table

This Thai Coconut Soup with Chicken Cilantro Meatballs is a delicious, easy and unique dinner entree that's bursting with fabulous flavor.

 

Vertical photo of Chopped Mediterranean Farro Salad in a white oval serving platter.

Love a hearty, healthy, salad that's bursting with bright, fresh flavor? This Chopped Mediterranean Farro Salad is a meal on its own or a great side!

 

Vertical overhead photo of Honey Bourbon Glazed Salmon in a white serving bowl with rice and asparagus spears.

This Honey Bourbon Glazed Salmon is deliciously company-worthy, yet everyday easy! The sweet, sticky, spicy, gingery glaze/drizzling sauce is unbelievable!

 

Overhead vertical photo of Mediterranean Sheet Pan Chicken.

This delicious Mediterranean Sheet Pan Chicken Dinner is a super easy meal that's perfect for busy weeknights but delicious and pretty enough to serve for a dinner party!

 

Thought for the day:

What good is it
for someone to gain the whole world
yet forfeit their soul?
Or what can anyone give
in exchange for their soul?
Mark 8:36-37

What we're listening to for inspiration:

My Worth

 

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