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Chef Megan McCarthy

Healthy Eating 101

Megan McCarthy is a healthy lifestyle consultant, advocate and chef teaching you how to prepare healthy, delicious foods and incorporate them into your everyday eating lifestyle. Her creative culinary experience and enthusiasm brings healthy foods to life while putting you at ease in the kitchen. She is the Edible Garden Chef at the Atlanta Botanical Garden and creates recipes focusing on simple, fast and fresh ways to enjoy the local and seasonal edible abundance. She is the Founder and Chef of Healthy Eating 101 showing the easiest ways to incorporate nutritious foods into a healthy eating lifestyle. Fun and frolic in the healthy lifestyle kitchen that she brings to your table!

black bean and corn salsa

Black Bean & Corn Salsa

Cook once, eat three different ways! This black bean & corn salsa can be transformed into both a hummus or a stovetop soup.
garlicky green tahini dip with fresh celery. baby carrots and radish chips

Garlicky Green Tahini Dip

This flavorful dip packs a nutritional punch! Great alongside fresh veggies or drizzled on top of a salad or grain bowl.
quinoa salad with butternut squash, pear and celery

Quinoa Salad With Roasted Butternut Squash, Pear & Celery

This fall-inspired salad pairs the flavors of roasted butternut squash with the sweetness of pears along with the crunch of celery and nuttiness of quinoa for…

Autumn Harvest Salad

Take a bite of autumn with this flavorful garden fresh salad.

Whipped Feta Dip With Fresh Garden Herbs

Whip up this flavorful dip, perfect for dipping all those fresh veggies into! 

Garden Ratatouille

Do you have an abundance of fresh garden veggies that you need to use up? Make this Garden Ratatouille. Eggplant, tomatoes, peppers, & onions are all in there!

Garden Israeli Couscous

You'll feel refreshed with this light & flavorful summer couscous salad!

Whipped Cottage Cheese & Roasted Beet Dip

Easy is the key to summer cooking and this dip packs a fiber and protein punch!

Cabbage & Fennel Garden Breakfast Bowl

Start your day with flavors straight from your garden! This breakfast bowl is sure to hit the spot.

Creamy Broccoli Cauliflower Soup

Looking for a way to brighten your day? This beautifully colored, creamy soup will do just that!

Hearty Winter Farro

Hearty farro, combined with roasted butternut squash and crisp kale come together for a delicious winter dish. Serve on the side of your main course or add a p…

Rutabaga Truffle Fries

Your classic fry with a twist! This crunchy, satisfying side is a great way to explore roasted root veggies.

Blackberry Shrub

This fruity mixer is perfect for creating spooky Halloween cocktails!

Roasted Radicchio With Goat Cheese & Pine Nuts

By roasting the radicchio, it mellows the slightly bitter flavor. Pair this as a side dish to your dinner tonight!

Strawberry Arugula Salad

A delicious, fresh spring salad that is sure to be a hit! Enjoy this seasonal delight for your dinner tonight.

Grilled Veggie Skewers

Vibrant colors and smoky grilled flavors are the stars of the show in these Veggie Skewers!

Spring Greens Super Salad

Roasted Beet & Citrus Salad With Goat Cheese

The sweetness of roasted beets combines with tangy citrus to make this salad incredibly bright, fresh and flavorful.

Roasted Green Beans With Pomelo & Toasted Walnuts

Here is a delicious and fun way to upgrade your green beans for dinner with a bit of sweet pomelo and toasted walnuts to top your dish.

Roasted Cauliflower Soup

All you need is a head of cauliflower, a blender and a handful of other ingredients. Spice it up and garnish with shallots, garlic and pumpkin seeds for unbeli…

Swiss Chard Sauté With Toasted Coconut

These sautéed greens elevate any dinner and add a burst of fresh, spring time flavor to your plate!

Crispy Roasted Okra

Switch up your weeknight side dish game with this oh-so-delicious (and easy!) recipe.

Sweet Pea Leaf Salad With Lemon Vinaigrette

Enjoy the taste of spring with this fresh, light and easy-to-make salad.

Roasted Red Cabbage With Goat Cheese

Roasted red cabbage and goat cheese, oh my! Transform your cabbage and create this perfect side dish in only 15 minutes.