Cooking Light

Find all the tasty inspiration you’ve been searching for! Go-to options for fast, healthy weeknight meals, fresh twists on your favorite comfort foods, showstopping dishes for entertaining, and so much more! Every issue of Cooking Light gives you step-by-step how-to’s for every dish, fullpage recipe photos (taken in our test kitchen!), ingredient swaps, and time-saving shortcuts. Frequency of all magazines subject to change without notice.

Cooking Light • 30-Minute MEALS

Editor’s Letter

What Healthy Means Now

Fibermaxxing • This social media trend focuses on maximizing fiber intake to boost digestion and overall health.

Whole Milk Revisited • Americans have been told for decades to choose low-fat or fat-free dairy—but whole milk could be making a comeback.

Coffee Talk

Stress Busters • Because of a variety of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and phytonutrients, these foods may help decrease anxiety and tension when eaten as part of a healthy diet.

Pick Your Pans • When quick and easy meals are on the menu, prioritize these heavy hitters as you select cooking equipment.

Super Salads • Main-dish salads are an easy way to serve fresh veggies and whole grains alongside lean proteins such as chicken, beef, or salmon–all in one bowl.

Simple Seafood • Fish and shellfish, ideal for quick dinners, typically don’t require lengthy cook times or complicated procedures.

Plant-Based Meals • Tofu, beans, cheese, lentils, and grains provide the protein in these veggie-forward main dishes.

Champion Chicken • Make versatile chicken—breasts, tenders, thighs—your go-to source of protein for winning weeknight dinners.

Soul-Soothing Chicken Soups • These easy chicken soups are good for the body and even better for the spirit. They’re all ready in 30 minutes or less and call for a number of ingredients you’re likely to have on-hand.

Meat Matters • Use lean cuts of beef and pork for easy weeknight meals that are sure to satisfy.

No-Cook Sides • Round out meals with these “assemble-only” side salads and easy veggie dishes.

Recipe Index • Cooking Light 30-MINUTE MEALS