Sweet and Sour Chicken: Cooking the chicken quickly over high heat gives this dish a crispy crust without the deep fryer, while fresh orange juice in the sauce and lots of vegetables keep it nutritionally balanced.

Chicken and Asparagus Crepes: Fill store-bought crepes with shredded rotisserie chicken, ricotta cheese and herbs. Top with fresh asparagus and a light, lemony sauce.

Shrimp and Snow Pea Salad: Ellie uses pre-cooked shrimp to make this Asian-inspired salad super-fast. Make a quick sesame dressing, then add in radishes, scallions and fresh, crisp snow peas.

Ellie's Tuscan Vegetable Soup: Packed with vegetables, beans and fresh herbs, Ellie’s soup makes for quick and healthy comfort food.