Healthy and Wholesome Recipes
Browse hundreds of healthy and wholesome meals by recipe developer and New York Times best selling author, Alex Snodgrass. Find a new favorite recipe for family dinner, special occasions, or your next holiday dinner!
GRILLING FAVORITES
Get ready for summer with these crowd-pleasing charred dishes.
preorder my latest cookbook, EVErday eats!
I’m so excited to announce that my fourth cookbook, Everyday Eats, is officially available for preorder! These are the meals we lean on in our home: dependable, delicious recipes made for real, full everyday living. I can’t wait for this one to live in your kitchen on August 25th. Order your copy below!
what’s new
Here’s what’s new on The Defined Dish! You won’t want to miss these!
welcome! I’m Alex.
I’m a foodie behind The Defined Dish who loves creating and sharing healthy, simple, and delicious recipes. My passion for cooking has led to three New York Times best selling cookbooks as well as recipes for every occasion that you will find here. From my kitchen to yours, let’s get cooking!
summer sides
The best summer meals are all about what’s on the side. Find fresh, easy, crowd-pleasing sides perfect for cookouts, potlucks, and weeknight dinners — from crispy smashed potatoes to bright pasta salads.
Get my cookbooks!
All three of my New York Times bestselling cookbooks, The Defined Dish, The Comfortable Kitchen, and Dinner Tonight continue to share the same healthy, wholesome, and delicious recipes I love to create. Learn more about all of them (including my upcoming release, Everyday Eats!) here.
SUMMER SWEETS
S’mores Cookie Bars
Say hello to your new favorite summertime, anytime, dessert — S’mores Cookie Bars! All the s’mores flavors mixed with chocolate chip cookies.
make mealtime easier with SideDish!
I created SideDish dressings and sauces to make weeknight cooking easier, healthier, and more delicious. With a variety of versatile flavors, SideDish is the perfect way to elevate any meal. Plus, all products are seed oil-free, dairy-free, gluten-free, and paleo-friendly! Shop now at getsidedish.com or find us in select Whole Foods, H-E-B, Central Market, and Harris Teeter locations.
COCKTAILS
Whether you’re hosting a crowd or just treating yourself after a long week, these cocktails were made for warm weather. Margaritas, sangrias, spritzes, and more — all easy to make and even easier to enjoy.
summer salads
Fresh, vibrant, and made for warm weather — these summer salad recipes are anything but boring. Think bright seasonal produce, bold dressings, and combinations your whole family will love.
One Pot meals
Dinner made simple. These one pot and one pan recipes are the weeknight heroes your rotation has been missing — hearty, flavorful, and on the table in no time with hardly any cleanup.
chicken and rice taco skillet
This Chicken and Rice Taco Skillet is a weeknight hero in my house and I know it will be in yours, too! So much flavor in one skillet, what more could you ask for?
OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING
Everything you need to host outside and do it well. From picnic-perfect sandwiches and cold chicken salads to shareable spreads and crowd-pleasing sides — these are the recipes made for beach bags, pool days, and backyard gatherings.
Most popular recipes
Need inspiration for dinner tonight? I got you! These are the dinner recipes my readers can’t stop cooking — try them for yourself and you’ll see why!
