10 Simple Recipes That Will Remind You How Good Real Food Tastes

2013 was a confusing year in fancy foods trends. Your ramen was broth-less, your chicken charred and your burger had a whole new bun. Once again, a new year is upon us and with it the prospect of infinitely complex food choices.

Or, maybe not.

Chances are, if you’re anything like us, you miss the do-it-yourself deliciousness of your morning burrito before the coveted cronut changed the face of breakfast forever. With the help of our partners at the T. Marzetti Company, we’ve compiled a list of 10 homemade recipes to bring the virtue of simplicity back into your favorite meals. Bon Appetit!

Grilled Chicken Market Salad

Let’s be honest: What could be more delicious than the marriage of juicy chicken breast, crunchy veggies and a silky, creamy dressing? Get this simple recipe here.

Kale Salad

This hearty green makes health nuts go gaga. And for good reason, too! Just toss it with a little balsamic, tomatoes and cheese, and you have got yourself a tasty, guilt-free lunch. Get the recipe here.

Brussels Sprouts Salad

Too often this lovely leaf has been chopped, fried and drowned in an overly-sweet sauce. Try this incredible salad and let the beauty of the brussels shine. Get the recipe here.

Mixed Greens With Manchego Cheese and Pomegranate Dressing

Artisan cheeses have had quite the renaissance in the last few years, but few can complement a salad without overwhelming it, like manchego can. Try this fantastic recipe for mixed greens with manchego and pomegranate dressing. Get the recipe here.

Blue Cheese Spring Salad

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Sometimes, however, the cheese deserves to be center stage when it comes to a lovely lunch salad. Try this great spring salad with asparagus, carrots, and a creamy, tangy blue cheese dressing. Get the recipe here.

Spinach Mushroom Omelet

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The marriage of egg and veg is one ceremony I could attend over and over again. Get this quick and delicious recipe here.

Breakfast Burrito

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The ultimate breakfast feast, this burrito allows you to have a hot, balanced and fast meal that doesn’t come in bar form. Who says you can’t have it all? Get the recipe here.

Cold Cucumber Dill Soup

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All hail the cucumber, one of the world’s most underrated vegetables. If you are a lover of the crunchy, fresh veggie, make sure to try this refreshing soup. Don’t worry, you can thank me later. Get the recipe here.

Cucumber Sandwich Snack

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Thought I was done singing the cucumber’s praises? Guess again. This veggie-packed toast snack is bursting with nutrition, flavor and crunch. Get the recipe here.

Oven Baked Sweet Potato Strips

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Let’s have our cake and eat it too, shall we? And by that, we mean our fries – our delicious (and not actually fried) fries. Get the recipe here.

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