Tips For Eating and Living Well
During my college days, my favorite memory of “honkey-tonking” in downtown Nashville included going to Robert’s Western World to listen to cover bands and split a pitcher of beer and a basket of fried pickles with my friends. With the ranch dipping sauce, those fried pickles were the epitome of salty, fatty goodness. …
In case you haven’t noticed, ranch dressing is extremely popular in America. I’ve seen it on salads, as a veggie dip, on pizza, and even poured on spaghetti. For a dietitian (or just anyone who is health conscious), this is not a pretty sight. …
As Christmas approaches, I find myself craving the traditional holiday flavors: apple cider, eggnog, and gingerbread. …
I’m a big fan of one-dish meals, especially if they reheat well. This potato and spinach lasagna has everything you need in a complete meal, and it’s great left over! …
If you switch to a plant-based diet, you will find that you love eating this way, yet there are a few foods you miss. For me, it’s my childhood favorite, macaroni and cheese. …
It’s quite common for young kids to be picky eaters, so it is important for us parents to find ways to get them to learn to appreciate vegetables. Many kids will eat anything if it is presented to them in a fun shape (unfortunately, this doesn’t work with picky husbands!), so I decided to use a bear cookie cutter to make portobello bears with bell pepper clothes and hummus “glue.” …
Weekend Chili
As the weather starts to turn cold, I find myself wanting to spend my weekends by the fire in my fat pants, eating a hearty bowl of chili. …
This year I decided to make a kale salad to go with all of the other standard Thanksgiving sides. Because my parents and my husband’s parents are going to be there, I want it to be special. …
Growing up, it was a Sunday tradition for my mom to make a chocolate dessert for our family. Usually it was her famous chocolate pie, but occasionally it was an attempt at healthy brownies or sugar-free fudge, most of which ended up in the trash. Despite the dessert failings, I now have a deeply rooted desire for chocolate on Sundays. As chocolatey as these cookies are, they would be the perfect Sunday dessert….
Spaghetti Squash Pie
If you have never cooked spaghetti squash before, it’s time for you to try it. It’s so much easier to cook than actual pasta, and is 10x better for you! …
Every time I return to Nashville to visit family and friends, I make sure to go to one of my favorite restaurants, Cantina Laredo. Although they have many tempting options on their menu, I always order the same thing: a margarita avocado enchiladas. I love this dish so much that I decided to make a copycat (but healthier) version. …
