Peach French Toast
Courtesy of Fine CookingIn this excerpt from Fine Cooking's Eat Smart with Ellie Krieger, the healthy food expert shares her pantry-stocking advice and gives recipes for some of her favorite healthy dishes, including remakes of mac 'n' cheese, meatloaf and French toast.

See below for Krieger's tips and click on the Gallery tab for the recipes.

Stock Canned and Frozen

While I believe in using fresh food whenever possible, I also believe in taking advantage of the convenience of canned and frozen. A well-stocked pantry and freezer means you can have a healthful meal at your fingertips any time. The key is to stock smartly.
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Eat Smart with Ellie Krieger

from Fine Cooking
Eat Smart with Ellie Krieger
Fine Cooking presents a treasure trove of good-for-you meals that prove eating healthy doesn't have to mean sacrificing flavor.

Eat Smart with Ellie Krieger is now on newsstands nationwide. Continue through the gallery for six of Krieger's recipes.

Eat Smart with Ellie Krieger

Arugula Salad with Pesto Vinaigrette

This is the perfect rush-hour dinner salad made fabulous with a couple of pantry staples: artichoke hearts and prepared pesto. Effortless never tasted so good!

Get the recipe for Arugula Salad with Pesto Vinaigrette.

Eat Smart with Ellie Krieger

Garlic "Fries"

I have to confess, french fries are one of my favorite foods. I can't resist them, whether they are from a fast-food drive-through or a fine restaurant. Luckily, these garlic-laced "fries" satisfy my cravings in a more healthful way. They come out golden brown, tender on the inside and crisp outside. A final toss with chopped parsley gives them that real French bistro feel.

Get the recipe for Garlic "Fries".

Eat Smart with Ellie Krieger

Macaroni and Four Cheeses

This creamy, crumb-topped macaroni-and-cheese gets is bright orange color and a big nutritional boost from puréed winter squash. Don't tell and no one will ever know. They'll just thank you for making their
favorite cheesy comfort meal.

Get the recipe for Macaroni and Four Cheeses.

Eat Smart with Ellie Krieger

Peach French Toast Bake

Frozen fruit is nutritionally comparable to fresh, and it is perfectly suited for baking and blending. In fact, I prefer to use frozen fruit in a smoothie because it makes it ultracool and frothy. Just be sure to buy it unsweetened. I use frozen peaches in this recipe to make it an easy year-round dish, but feel free to use fresh ripe peaches when they are in season.

Get the recipe for Peach French Toast Bake.

Eat Smart with Ellie Krieger

Spice-Rubbed Lamb Pops

I was served this modern take on shish kebab at a hot New York restaurant, and I couldn't stop thinking about how fun and delicious they were. In my version, each skewer is adorned with one rectangular slice of spice-dusted lamb steak, making for a seriously luscious lollipop.

Get the recipe for Spice-Rubbed Lamb Pops.

Eat Smart with Ellie Krieger

Mom's Turkey Meatloaf

This meatloaf puts me square in the comfort zone with all the homey flavors of Mom's recipe. Only this one is healthier, thanks to a couple of simple substitutions. First, it's made with lean ground turkey. Second, instead of bread crumbs, I use a secret ingredient that binds everything together and keeps the meatloaf wonderfully moist: quick-cooking oats, a healthy whole grain that blends in undetected. All that meaty goodness is covered with tomato sauce and crowned with onion rings that turn golden brown, making for a beautiful presentation.

Get the recipe for Mom's Turkey Meatloaf.

Eat Smart with Ellie Krieger