Some people like their carrots soft, others prefer them al dente. Either way works great as a side dish to accompany your chicken, or fish main.

If you’re craving spaghetti and meatballs, put these over some Palmini Angel Hair or Palmini Linguine and that’s a craving satisfied. Some people like smaller meat balls, Chef Lindsay likes them approaching gold ball size the way the Italians do. Feel free to add extra garlic powder if you like.

Thinking of going vegan or simply find that whey protein leaves you feeling bloated and uncomfortable? If so, you may find switching to a plant-based protein powder allows you to reap the benefits of protein powder without the uncomfortable bloating.

Miso makes everything taste richer and fills the house with delicious fragrances as it cooks. You can even marinate this overnight if you like stronger flavors.

Dr. Nancy’s mother Parvaneh is a brilliant cook famous for her incredible chicken dishes including this one. Chicken and dried fruit combine deliciously with the spices of saffron, turmeric and black pepper in this simple and elegant dish.