Being a real-deal adult goes beyond putting in your 9 to 5 and submitting rent on the first of the month. In fact, proving your status as a grown member of society extends all the way into your kitchen. You can prove to yourself and everyone else that you can cook like a real-live grown-up simply by mastering these healthy homemade dishes from Food Network Kitchen.

As an adult, a little thing called breakfast is no longer optional. Thankfully, this hearty breakfast dish is packed with cholesterol-lowering soluble fiber. (Leaving the apple skin on gives your fiber count an extra boost.) Most of the fat is a healthy monounsaturated fat from the nuts.

Now that you're a full-fledged grown-up, nailing down an hour of your day to find a healthful lunch can be tricky. The solution? Pack your own! Dream up a better desk lunch by packing these cold noodles to go. They're vegetarian, but still full of protein, thanks to the soba noodles and peanut butter. Go ahead and double the recipe to cover lunch for another day.

In the big leagues, dinner doesn't have to be the same speedy operation night after night. Breathe some life into your routine by making this quick, stuffed spud instead. Clocking in at about 400 calories, this protein-packed dinner (17 grams) is super satisfying and makes for easy cleanup.