As many of you may know, I’m currently pregnant with baby #2 and am preparing for a very hot summer (due date: August 24)! I’ve recently started my third trimester and am making somewhat of an effort to keep my craving for sweets under control. I’ve realized that if there are desserts in my house, I WILL eat them. And if there are no sweets in the house, I send my poor husband out to find something for me. Solution? Keep small, healthy-ish sweets on hand to keep the sweet tooth at bay! Hence, these Hazelnut Caramel Cups! …
Sweet Potato and Plantain Mash
I must admit, it’s hard to beat traditional sweet potato casserole for the holidays. But in the off chance that you’re cooking for a group of people who enjoy culinary adventure, I recommend changing things up a bit with this Sweet Potato & Plantain Mash with Toasted Hazelnuts! It’s close enough to sweet potato casserole that you won’t be straying from tradition too much, and the added plantains complement the sweet potatoes with their mild sweetness and starchy goodness. Top the whole thing off with toasted hazelnuts, and you have a nutritious side dish that’s worthy of the holiday table. …
Easy Homemade “Nutella”
During my dietetic internship I gave a general nutrition presentation to three different high school classes. When discussing how to eat a nutritious breakfast, at least one student in every class raised his hand and announced that he eats Nutella for breakfast, and followed with, “That’s good for you, right?” …