Healthy and Wholesome Recipes
Browse hundreds of healthy and wholesome meals by recipe developer and New York Times bestselling author Alex Snodgrass. Find a new favorite recipe for family dinner, special occasions, or your next holiday dinner!
all things thanksgiving
Get ready for the big feast with traditional and modern riffs on Thanksgiving classics.
order my latest cookbook, EVEryday eats!
I’m so excited to announce that my fourth cookbook, Everyday Eats, is officially out in bookstores everywhere! These are the meals we lean on in our home: dependable, delicious recipes made for real, full everyday living. I can’t wait to see what y’all cook from it. 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!
all about the sides
aka the best part of Thanksgiving dinner!
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 (plus my latest release, Everyday Eats!) here.
seasonal sweets
Easy Apple Dump Cake
Get the recipe for this Easy Apple Dump Cake, a simple fall dessert, from Alex Snodgrass of The Defined Dish.
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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.
a holiday toast
Cheers to the season with festive cocktail or zero-proof drink!
party appetizers
Kick off the feast with a crowd-friendly appetizer like bacon-wrapped apricots, dips, puff pastry bites, and more.
thanksgiving mains
Whether you’re roasting a turkey or looking for something a little less conventional, these entrées offer something for everyone.
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?
desserts for the table
Care for a slice of pie or piece of cake? End Thanksgiving on a sweet note with one of these desserts.
Most popular recipes
Need inspiration for dinner tonight? These are the dinner recipes my readers can’t stop cooking — try them for yourself and you’ll see why!
