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Quesadillas can be filled with cheese, cooked meat, refried beans or veggies — or any combination of these ingredients.

This soup has a sweet taste — not a spicy one. Curry is a mix of spices that may include cumin, ginger, onion and turmeric.

Any type of root vegetable works well in this side dish. For variety, try sweet potatoes, parsnips or rutabagas.

These refreshing floats are made with club soda, a carbonated water that is the forerunner of sugary soft drinks.

Herbes de Provence is a mixture of dried herbs, including thyme, marjoram, rosemary, basil, fennel, sage and lavender. This blend works well with pork.

This recipe for homemade sloppy Joes is quick and uses healthier ingredients than the traditional version.

Whole-wheat pasta with a sun-dried tomato and olive sauce is a quick lunch or dinner option.

Vermicelli is delicate pasta. Here it's combined with fresh vegetables, Parmesan, herbs and extra-virgin olive oil.

This Southern classic is a refreshing dessert or snack. It also provides plenty of vitamin C.

These muesli bars are a healthy grab-and-go breakfast or snack option.

This slaw is a great way to enjoy cabbage, a healthy cruciferous vegetable.

Marinating beef before cooking adds flavor and helps prevent charring.

One serving of this tangy glaze provides about 40% of most people's daily vitamin C requirement.

Grilling caramelizes the natural sugar found in fruit, which intensifies its sweetness. Balsamic vinegar adds dimension and contrast.

This refreshing fruit and tea drink can be made with instant tea or brewed tea that has been cooled.

Simmering pears in fruit juice produces a simple but elegant dessert.

Salmon has natural richness of flavor that works well with a simple maple glaze.

This easy-to-make dessert is packed with vitamins, potassium and calcium.

Acorn squash pairs with apples and brown sugar to make a hearty side dish.

Easy to make and versatile, this black bean relish is great on salads, eggs, tacos and wraps, or as a dip for baked tortilla chips.