As I’ve mentioned in previous posts, my favorite meal to make and eat on the weekends is an easy soup. Well, it doesn’t get much easier than this creamy, nutritious broccoli soup! …
Chocolate Espresso Tahini Cups
Chocolate Espresso Tahini Cups
I will admit, this isn’t the most nutritious recipe I’ve posted, but it sure is delicious. Although it’s better for everyone to avoid sugar as much as possible, sometimes it’s nice to have a bite of something sinful. …
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Oven “Fried” Pickles
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. …
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Avocado Ranch Dip
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. …
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Gingerbread Pots de Crème (Vegan & GF)
As Christmas approaches, I find myself craving the traditional holiday flavors: apple cider, eggnog, and gingerbread. …
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Potato and Spinach Lasagna (Vegan & GF)
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! …
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Mac and Trees (Vegan)
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. …
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Portobello Bears
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.” …
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Weekend Chili
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. …
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Layered Kale Salad with Ginger Dressing
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. …
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Thin Mints with Ganache Buttons (Vegan and GF)
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….
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Spaghetti Squash Pie
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! …
