Modify menus with novel recipes
8/28/2025 by Michaeleen Burroughs, M.S., R.D.N., L.D.
Sometimes, the addition of just a couple of new recipes to the "usual rotation" can be a boost to evening meal excitement and interest. See the suggestions below from the Mayo Clinic Diet Recipe Collections. These recipes are found under the headings of "Simple Meals," "Family Friendly" and "One-Pan Meals." The possibilities are endless with more categories to choose from, including "Tasty Lunches," "Summer Meals" and "Healthy BBQ".
Here are a few of my favorites:
- Simple Meals – One Pan Sweet Chili Chicken and Vegetables.
- Simple Meals – Simple Hoisin Beef Stir Fry.
- Simple Meals – Baked Pesto Salmon.
- Family Friendly – Cheesy Muffin Pizzas.
- One-Pan Meals – One Pan Fajita Chicken Tray Bake.
Ask family members to do some recipe surfing on their own to propose options that might sound good to them. The Mayo Clinic Healthy Recipes website is another good place to start. This site allows you to adjust the recipe for the number of servings needed. Each recipe also includes a nutritional analysis and dietitian tips on health and how to use the recipe.
The Diabetes Food Hub website also offers recipes and guides to help plan meals and create grocery lists. The recipes on this site are healthful for all, not just for people with diabetes.
Finding healthy and easy-to-fix recipe ideas has never been easier! Check out the recipes on these sites and start enjoying the new flair. Which recipes will become new favorites and help to revamp your menu rotation?
Michaeleen Burroughs, M.S., R.D.N., L.D., has worked in Primary Care in Rochester and Kasson for 29 years. She helps Mayo Family Clinics - Northwest, Southeast, Northeast and Kasson patients. Her areas of interest are diabetes, child and adult weight management and feeding families.