Healthy Recipes

11 tested healthy recipes with nutrition facts

These healthy recipes are selected for their nutritional profile and tested with clear, step-by-step instructions. Each dish includes detailed nutrition facts, calorie counts, and macro breakdowns so you can stay on track. Smart substitutions are included for adapting recipes to your dietary preferences.

Buttermilk Pancakes
breakfastAmerican

Buttermilk Pancakes

Thick, fluffy buttermilk pancakes with golden-brown edges and a tangy interior. Joshua Weissman's IHOP 'But Better' recipe with blueberry and cinnamon-stack variations.

25mby Joshua Weissman
Classic Pancakes
breakfastAmerican

Classic Pancakes

Simple, golden American pancakes done right. Andrew Rea's Twin Peaks-inspired recipe strips pancakes down to their fundamentals — flour, eggs, milk, and perfect technique.

20mby Andrew Rea
Fluffy Ricotta Pancakes
breakfastAmerican

Fluffy Ricotta Pancakes

Ultra-thick ricotta pancakes with a custardy interior and crisp golden edges. Joshua Weissman's take on the NYC Golden Diner recipe that broke the internet.

30mby Joshua Weissman
Golden Diner Pancakes
breakfastAmerican

Golden Diner Pancakes

Yeasted pancakes with honey-maple-soy butter and mixed berry compote. The viral Korean-American brunch recipe from NYC's Golden Diner that spawned 3-hour waits.

35mby Sam Yoo
Korean Vegetable Pancake (Yachaejeon)
appetizerKorean

Korean Vegetable Pancake (Yachaejeon)

Crispy, savory Korean vegetable pancakes loaded with scallions, carrots, and zucchini. Maangchi's beloved yachaejeon recipe with a tangy soy-vinegar dipping sauce.

35mby Maangchi
Banana Bread
breakfastAmerican

Banana Bread

Perfectly moist banana bread with a caramelized crust and tender crumb. Uses overripe bananas, brown sugar, and a touch of cinnamon for warm, deep flavor.

1h 10mby Natasha Kravchuk
Chicken Fried Rice
dinnerChinese

Chicken Fried Rice

Better-than-takeout chicken fried rice with perfectly separated grains, crispy egg ribbons, and savory soy sauce seasoning. The secret is day-old rice and a screaming hot wok.

25mby Joshua Weissman
Pad Thai
dinnerThai

Pad Thai

Restaurant-quality pad thai at home — chewy rice noodles, crispy tofu or shrimp, and a perfect balance of sweet, sour, salty, and umami in every bite.

35mby Joshua Weissman
Chicken Tikka Masala
dinnerIndian

Chicken Tikka Masala

Charred, yogurt-marinated chicken in a creamy, spiced tomato sauce. The UK's national dish done right — no artificial coloring, no shortcuts.

1h 5mby Joshua Weissman
Japanese Soufflé Pancakes
breakfastJapanese

Japanese Soufflé Pancakes

Impossibly fluffy, jiggly Japanese-style pancakes that tower 3 inches tall. Made with a meringue-folding technique that creates an airy, cloud-like texture.

35mby Namiko Hirasawa Chen
Korean Beef Bulgogi
dinnerKorean

Korean Beef Bulgogi

Thinly sliced beef marinated in a sweet soy-pear sauce and grilled until caramelized. Served with rice, lettuce wraps, and banchan.

30mby Joshua Weissman