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DISPLAYING ALL ARTICLES 1-93 FOR Meal Plans & Recipes
 15-Minute Meals
These easy, 15-minute meals will satisfy any pre- or postrun appetite.

 Fresh Thinking
Here's how four top athletes get the fuel they need—and how you can, too.

 The Athlete's Palate: Vincent Francoual
This French triathlete and chef shares his recipe for the perfect postrun meal.

 The Athlete's Palate: Mike Ripley
This running chef shares his recipe for providing food and fun to Eugene, Oregon's most famous track stars.

 Power Salad
The right mix of greens and toppings makes a perfect postrun meal

 The Athlete's Palate: Tuesday Evans
A chocolate lover and runner shares the recipe for her favorite postrace treat.

 The Athlete's Palate: Paul Raftis
Find out how this chef developed a love for running and cooking at a very early age.

 Simple Food Makeovers
Pack more nutrients--and flavor--into your meals with these simple makeovers.

 The Athlete's Palate: Devin Alexander
Find out how this super-star chef dropped 55-pounds.

 The Athlete's Palate: Chef Richard Sandoval
A Mexican chef takes his cooking--and his running--all around the world

 Athlete's Palate: Chef Paul Muller
This Arizona chef gets his postrun protein with healthy Asian seafood.

 The Athlete's Palate: Bobby Stuckey
This Colorado sommelier celebrates his first New York City Marathon with a 1999 Barolo

 The Athlete's Palate: Claude Solliard
A beef and seaweed-noodle salad powers a local chef's 14th New York City Marathon.

 The Athlete's Palate: Thom Fox
A San Francisco chef serves healthy dishes to baseball fans and marathoners alike

 Heat and Eat
For options at every meal, stock your freezer with a variety of items that marry flavor and convenience

 Your Next Meal: Chocolate-Espresso Smoothie
A cake maker and Olympic Trials Qualifier rewards his efforts with chocolate

 A Cold Case
Meals prepared with frozen foods are fast, tasty, and healthier than you think

 Bag It
Healthy lunches that pack serious nutrition

Toasted Garlic Quinoa
A recipe that's a great pasta alternative

 Your Orders
A few simple rules for eating well at ethnic restaurants

 A Working Lunch
A list of the best desk-top lunches for runners-no matter when you work out

 Milling Around: Go With The Grain
Mix up your carbs and add nutrients to your diet with tasty pasta alternatives

 Your Next Meal
Chef Sarig Agasi caters to the Raleigh running crowd with a delicious salmon penne.

 Lentil Tacos
This Mexican dish is so savory, you'll never miss the meat.

 Don't Have A Cow
Runners cutting back on meat can get the protein they need--with smart choices.

 Black & White Bean Chicken Soup
Warm yourself up with a bowl of this healthy soup.

 Soup's On
How to stir up the healthiest bowlful

 Double-Hot Grilled Turkey On Rye
Make yourself the perfect, healthy sandwich!

 One-Dish Wonders
With a modest makeover, casseroles supply carbs, protein, and tons of vitamins-without the fat

 A Better Bowl
The right breakfast cereal helps you get--and stay--slim.

 Classic Mediterranean Pasta
Award-winning chef Joel Antunes carbo-loads with a classic Mediterranean pasta.

 Grace Parisi
A cookbook author combines speed with endurance to qualify for the Boston Marathon.

 Chef Cliff Pleaeu
Chef Cliff Pleau runs the numbers, making 475 calories equal the tastiest dishes.

 Faking It
Are veggie burgers and phony bologna better than the real thing?

 Chef-Owner Hubert Keller
Chef-Owner Hubert Keller cuts the fat and gains a running habit.

 Flourless Chocolate Cake
As a runner and triathlete, pastry chef Megan Romano can make her cake and eat it too.

 Jefferson Grill Chef Simpson Wong
A heart attack prompted chef Simpson Wong to retrain his body, and his taste buds.

 Master Sommelier Andrea Immer Robinson
Master sommelier Andrea Immer Robinson honed her craft by running around Europe.

 Should You Be Eating Like The Cavemen?
A new diet book says you should eat only those foods that existed 2.5 million years ago.

 Tia Pol Chef Alex Raij
In New York City, Chef Alex Raij shops on her bike and prepares menus on the run.

 Refreshing Tomato Salad
Chef Hugh Acheson has the same philosophy for cooking and running-keep it simple.

 Home Hill Inn Chef Victoria du Roure
Chef Victoria du Roure prepares your meals, then helps you run them off.

 Borgata Chef Edwyn Ferrari
Chef Ferrari thinks quickly on his feet-in the kitchen and in triathlons.

 Legal Seafood's Rich Vellante
Within hours of battling Heartbreak Hill, chef Rich Vellante threw a clambake for millions.

 Escopazza's Giancarla Bodoni
She runs and she paints, but more than anything, Giancarla Bodoni cooks.

 Disney's Dieter Hannig
Disney's Dieter Hannig makes sure everyone eats well at the Happiest Place on Earth.

 Jacques Torres
Jacques Torres's first passion is chocolate. Good thing his second is running.

 Mango-Pear Soup with Ginger, Avocado and Tomato
Chef James Boyce had to climb a mountain to get his weight and health back on track.

 Chef Mark Monette
Chef Mark Monette dreams up dishes while putting in the miles.

 The All-Day Buffet
Forget three meals a day. Think six. And think small.

 Weighing In On Protein
It's trendy, it's nourishing, and it's essential for recovery. But can runners get too much?

 Laura Werlin
Laura Werlin finishes every run with her favorite food-cheese.

 Have Food, Will Travel
Taking a trip this summer? Don't leave home without these nutrition tips.

 Pierogie Pot Pie Run And Bake
This quick and easy dish can be thrown together to bake while you fit in your run.

 Potato Lasagna
A delicious new spin on vegetarian lasagna with potatoes and tofu.

 Healing Seafood Stew
Serve this zinc-and-protein-packed stew to speed the healing of any injury.

 Summer Noodle Salad
Try this low-fat, great-tasting salad that's simple to make.

 Entrees: Texas Beef And Bean Chili
Enter this in any chili cook-off.

 Entrees: Tofu Stir-Fry, Mushu Style
Try this easy and delicious vegetarian stir-fry.

 Soups: Liz's Cream Of Carrot
While it tastes sinfully creamy, this soup is low in fat and high in nutrients.

 Entrees: Vegetarian Chili
Eating vegetarian chili can warm you up after a cold or rainy run.

Lentil Rice Soup
Ellen Coleman's favorite lentil-rice soup takes practically no chopping.

 Soups: Grandma Bernero's Minestrone Soup
Grandma's memory lives on in this recipe.

 Desserts: Fudge And Wheat Germ Brownies
Brownies that taste sinful, but are still nutritious.

 Spicy Vegetable Soup
Your older kids can help chop and combine vegetables before you leave on errands.

 Summertime Fruit Cake
A simple dessert that's perfect to take to summertime picnics and family barbeques.

 Tropical Sweet Potato Pie
Gotta love mini marshmallows.

 Desserts: Flaxseed Muffins
Flaxseed ranks right up there with soy as one of today's miracle foods.

 Baked Asapragus With Parmesan Cheese
An easy-to-make side in 30 minutes or less.

 Entrees: Baked Ziti
Here's a basic recipe that's open to endless variations.

 Warm Blueberry Cobbler
Use fresh blueberries in the summer and frozen in the winter for a year-round treat.

 Entrees: Bow-Ties With Salmon And Roquefort
Small amounts of pine nuts and Roquefort cheese make a big impact on taste.

Entrees: Broiled Fish With Italian Vegetables
A good recipe to use when experimenting with unfamiliar types of fish.

 Entrees: Fettuccini With Avocado
A cholesterol free dinner for six.

 Italian Fruit Cobbler With Vanilla Sauce
A yummy, low-fat summer dessert.

Entrees: Smothered Burritos
For variety, fill the burritos with whatever you have on hand.

 Baked Manicotti With Asparagus
Get your carbs and protein with this tasty meal.

 Desserts: Pear And Cranberry Crisp
Make a high fiber treat even kids will like.

 Entrees: Spaghetti And Meatballs
Lighten up a traditional favorite with ground turkey breast.

 Entrees: Swordfish Stuffed With Basil Pesto
Here's a quick way to flavor fish without marinating it.

 Zucchini-Parmesan Fritters
Fritters that are golden and crispy with a lot less fat.

 Pasta Tropical Salad
A light, refreshing salad that's super-easy to throw together.

 Pasta With Portobello Mushrooms
A quick dish for pasta lovers.

 Entrees: Moroccan Stew
This high-fiber, low-fat stew is a delicious way to spice up your veggies.

 Kiwi Salsa
Tastes great on everything from fajitas to fish to baked potatoes.

 Entrees: Flu-Fighting Chili
Eating chili can help prevent colds and the flu if you make it with the right ingredients.

 Butternut Squash Casserole
This tasty dish combines the best of winter's vegetables with some immunity-boosting onion and garlic.

 Entrees: Sandra Khannouchi's Arroz Con Pollo
This Carribbean favorite comes from nutritionist, trainer and wife of marathon world record holder, Khalid Khannouchi.

 Raisin-Cheese Blintzes
Your friends won't believe they're homemade.

 Dear Diary...
Recording what you eat can lead to improved health and better running.

 Smoothies
Make the perfect smoothie, easily.

 Vegetable Matter
Fact is, you can fix simple, great-tasting vegetarian meals in minutes.

 Greens Know-How
Why you should eat your leafy greens.

DISPLAYING ALL ARTICLES 1-93 FOR Meal Plans & Recipes
Meal Plans
 Slash The Fat
Three ways to lower the fat in your favorite party dip.

 Recipes For Race Success
Marathoning chefs dish up the perfect meals for race weekend

 One-Dish Wonders
With a modest makeover, casseroles supply carbs, protein, and tons of vitamins-without the fat

 Balancing Act
Whatever time of day you run, you have 60 minutes after your workout to properly refuel.

 Faking It
Are veggie burgers and phony bologna better than the real thing?

 Should You Be Eating Like The Cavemen?
A new diet book says you should eat only those foods that existed 2.5 million years ago.

 Desktop Dining
The keys to eating right when you're eating on the job.

 Should You Be On The Dairy Diet?
New research says dairy products make us svelte and strong.

 Eat Like A Champion
To run your best, you need to eat differently than the rest of the population.

 The All-Day Buffet
Forget three meals a day. Think six. And think small.

 Weighing In On Protein
It's trendy, it's nourishing, and it's essential for recovery. But can runners get too much?

Vegetarian Diet
 Basque Grilled Vegetable Kabobs with Key Lime Chimichurri
This energizing lunch will power you through an afternoon workout

 Lentil Tacos
This Mexican dish is so savory, you'll never miss the meat.

 Don't Have A Cow
Runners cutting back on meat can get the protein they need--with smart choices.

 Faking It
Are veggie burgers and phony bologna better than the real thing?

 Weighing In On Protein
It's trendy, it's nourishing, and it's essential for recovery. But can runners get too much?

 Pasta Tropical Salad
A light, refreshing salad that's super-easy to throw together.

 Potato Lasagna
A delicious new spin on vegetarian lasagna with potatoes and tofu.

 Summer Noodle Salad
Try this low-fat, great-tasting salad that's simple to make.

 Entrees: Tofu Stir-Fry, Mushu Style
Try this easy and delicious vegetarian stir-fry.

 Soups: Liz's Cream Of Carrot
While it tastes sinfully creamy, this soup is low in fat and high in nutrients.

 Entrees: Vegetarian Chili
Eating vegetarian chili can warm you up after a cold or rainy run.

Lentil Rice Soup
Ellen Coleman's favorite lentil-rice soup takes practically no chopping.

 Soups: Grandma Bernero's Minestrone Soup
Grandma's memory lives on in this recipe.

 Desserts: Fudge And Wheat Germ Brownies
Brownies that taste sinful, but are still nutritious.

 Spicy Vegetable Soup
Your older kids can help chop and combine vegetables before you leave on errands.

 Summertime Fruit Cake
A simple dessert that's perfect to take to summertime picnics and family barbeques.

 Tropical Sweet Potato Pie
Gotta love mini marshmallows.

 Desserts: Flaxseed Muffins
Flaxseed ranks right up there with soy as one of today's miracle foods.

 Baked Asapragus With Parmesan Cheese
An easy-to-make side in 30 minutes or less.

 Entrees: Baked Ziti
Here's a basic recipe that's open to endless variations.

 Warm Blueberry Cobbler
Use fresh blueberries in the summer and frozen in the winter for a year-round treat.

 Entrees: Fettuccini With Avocado
A cholesterol free dinner for six.

 Italian Fruit Cobbler With Vanilla Sauce
A yummy, low-fat summer dessert.

Entrees: Smothered Burritos
For variety, fill the burritos with whatever you have on hand.

 Baked Manicotti With Asparagus
Get your carbs and protein with this tasty meal.

 Desserts: Pear And Cranberry Crisp
Make a high fiber treat even kids will like.

 Zucchini-Parmesan Fritters
Fritters that are golden and crispy with a lot less fat.

 Pasta With Portobello Mushrooms
A quick dish for pasta lovers.

 Entrees: Moroccan Stew
This high-fiber, low-fat stew is a delicious way to spice up your veggies.

 Kiwi Salsa
Tastes great on everything from fajitas to fish to baked potatoes.

 Entrees: Flu-Fighting Chili
Eating chili can help prevent colds and the flu if you make it with the right ingredients.

 Butternut Squash Casserole
This tasty dish combines the best of winter's vegetables with some immunity-boosting onion and garlic.

 Raisin-Cheese Blintzes
Your friends won't believe they're homemade.

 Smoothies
Make the perfect smoothie, easily.

 Vegetable Matter
Fact is, you can fix simple, great-tasting vegetarian meals in minutes.

 Greens Know-How
Why you should eat your leafy greens.

Recipes
 The Athlete's Palate
Chef Connors, a nine-time marathoner with a 3:05 PR, prepares a hearty prerace Tuscan soup.

 Marathon Recipes
Four meals to help you properly fuel for your next big race.

 The Athlete's Palate: Chef Charlie Trotter
Marathoner and chef Charlie Trotter shares his recipe for a high-carb, high-protein postrun meal.

 The Athlete's Palate: Chef James Dangler
Chef Dangler, running his fourth New York marathon, credits this dish for his sub-three-hour PR.

 Salad Nicoise
Stay well fueled on this simple summer salad.

 Pumpkin Bread with Mini Chocolate Chips
Learn how to make this fast postrun treat.

 Triple Jump Pizza
Learn how to make this track-and-field inspired recipe.

 Panini with Brie, Chocolate, and Olives
The combination of sweet, salt, tangy, and earthy is "just amazing!"

 Chocorange Creamsicle
This homemade version of an ice-cream-truck classic adds a touch of chocolate.

 Secret Ingredient: Teff
Teff, the world's smallest grain, is the main carbohydrate for many of Ethiopia's elite runners. Here's how you can add it to your diet.

 Finishing Kick Chocolate Sauce
Enjoy this delicious treat after your next hard workout.

 Grilled Vegetable Skewers
Plenty of fresh herbs make this a healthy and delicious side dish.

 Fettuccine Paolo
Make this runner-friendly dish to fuel up for your next big race.

 Roasted Pineapple a la Mode
Satisfy your post-run sweet tooth with this refreshing dessert.

 Tiny Tacos
A tiny treat that's big on getting you the right balance of carbs and protein.

 Superstuffed Steak Soft Taco
Learn how to make this healthy dish in less time than it would take you to go through the drive-thru.

 Recipe: Shrimp Noodle Salad
Not only does this modern Mexican dish have the perfect balance of carbs and protein, it also travels well so you can take it anywhere for your post-race meal.

 Acapulco Style Mahi Mahi Ceviche
This Acapulco-style mahi mahi ceviche, from Chef Richard Sandoval, uses red curry and chili sauce to spice up raw fish.

 Agua Fresca
Agua Fresca literally means "fresh water." These two non-alcoholic beverages are light and refreshing, blending fruit and vegetables with water.

 American Kobe Beef Roll
This twist on a regular sushi roll is made with tender Kobe beef flavored with wasabi mayo and rolled in nori seaweed.

 Ginger Chicken with Broccoli
This protein-rich dish is a Chinese restaurant classic.

 Recipe: Sizzle Fish
A perfect postrun dish with an Asian touch and lots of good protein.

 KC's Homemade Granola
With the right mix of protein and carbohydrates this granola is the perfect post run food.

 Squash Squares
Add this winter veggie to your postrun meal to help you rehydrate and fight injury

 Recipe: Potato Leek Soup with Steamed Clams
With the right amount of carbs and protein this soup makes the perfect post-run meal.

 Recipe: Savory White Christmas Bean Dip
A low fat dip that's perfect for avoiding those holiday pounds without missing the flavor.

 Recipe: Sweet Chocolate Twist
A delicious dip that will satisfy any sweet tooth.

 Athlete's Palate: Chef Rick Mahan
This California chef's recipe for success includes long runs and hearty soups

 Team-Color Kabobs
Keep your next tailgate high in team spirit and low in fat and calories.

 Sideline Slaw
Keep your next tailgate high in team spirit and low in fat and calories.

 Peanut Butter Blitzes
A delicious low-fat dessert you won't be able to resist.

 Walnut and Blueberry Bran Pancakes
A prerun breakfast to top off your fuel tank

 Basque Grilled Vegetable Kabobs with Key Lime Chimichurri
This energizing lunch will power you through an afternoon workout

 Seasonal Fruit Smoothie
An anytime snack that boosts energy and recovery

 Spicy Salmon Lettuce "Gyros"
A protein-packed recovery meal that's light on the stomach

 Koto Kapama (Cinnamon Chicken)
A post-long-run dinner to refuel and repair working muscles

 Curried Lentils with Butternut Squash
A satisfying night-before-the-race dinner that won't slow you down

 Joe's Iced Coffee
Indulge in this sweet treat before a run to pep you up or post-run to cool you down.

 Caffeinated Striders
A New York City coffeehouse owner refreshes a club of caffeine-loving runners.

 Granita
For a java junkie, this iced coffee drink is the perfect post-run treat.

 Power Trail Mix
Get your daily dose of vitamin E, a round of health-building antioxidants and a punch of trace minerals in this delicious seed snack mix.

 Potatoes: The Perfect Carb
Nutritious and delicious, potatoes are the perfect carb--before or after a run (Bonus: 3 great recipes)