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Kitchen Extras
It’s been a number of weeks since my last installment of Kitchen Extras, where I highlight some recipes that I found on other websites or odds and ends from my kitchen. So, without further adieu, here they are… A tasty recipe from last week, BLT Ranch Pasta Salad, got a little remake when my 14-year-old…
A Few Of My Favorite Things – At Trader Joe’s!
Not everyone has a Trader Joe’s in their neighborhood, but even for those who don’t, the value added is worth the travel time. So what’s so great about Trader Joe’s and what are we going the distance for these days? Let’s start in 1967 It was a big year. The Vietnam War, the Cold War,…
The Secret to Eating Healthy
When people find out I’m a dietitian, they inevitably ask, “How can I eat healthier?” My response is not the secret ingredient they were looking for, and it may surprise you as well. In my opinion, there is no healthiest food and no healthiest eating style. But, I didn’t always feel this way. The Shift…
All Things Asparagus!
With its crisp snap and vibrant hue, asparagus has long been considered a produce delicacy. Following are answers to the most frequently asked questions and will make sure you get the very best out of this seasonal standout! Let’s start with some fun facts! When I began dating my now husband, his parents had a big…
What’s the Best Way to Cut Cauliflower?
A few helpful tips and visuals will make cutting this wholesome vegetable easier, less messy, and more likely to roast to golden perfection. There's also an easy recipe for roasted cauliflower steaks and answers to frequently asked questions and some fun trivia, too!
Is cutting carbs stressing you out? The inaugural “Ask Emily” addresses a common concern.
Do you worry about how to manage your carbohydrate intake? Do you struggle to find the right recipes for you and your family? In today’s post－the first “Ask Emily”－I answer a reader question about searching for diabetic recipes, and my answer may surprise you! In addition, I’ve included a broad list of recipes that will…
Spinach Pesto
Easy, accessible, and endlessly versatile, this flavorful pesto is especially ideal when fresh herbs aren’t available. Perfect for adding flavor to pasta, pizza and flatbread, sauces, sandwiches, and so much more, the simple recipe can be customized with a variety of nuts, seeds, and cheeses. Plus it maintains its vibrant green color and freezes well! …
The Sunshine Award
Any award is a welcome gift. An award given by someone you like and respect is extra special. When that award has fun stuff attached to it, well, that’s just plain fabulous! The Sunshine Award is an award given by bloggers to other bloggers. (Sort of like the Oscars, right?) The recipients of the Sunshine…
Salt-Free Smoked Paprika Chicken with Lime
Watching your sodium intake can be challenging, but this recipe proves that you can skip the salt without losing the flavor. Plus, it’s easy to make and the leftovers can be transformed into a brand new meal! (For those who may be interested, there is a link to a video above the recipe card.) …
Slow Cooker Turkey Tenderloin with Wild Rice and Butternut Squash
Hearty, wholesome, and hands off, this all-in-one slow cooker meal is perfect comfort food throughout the colder months. Out of the crock pot and onto the plate. Dinner tonight was as easy as it was delicious. It had everything in it – juicy, tender turkey for filling protein, wild rice for high-quality carbs, colorful…
Leafy Greens Pesto
Quite possibly the most versatile pesto ever, this simple recipe will make delicious use out of a variety of healthy greens and can be enjoyed in so many ways! I adore this pesto for so many reasons. Sure there’s the fact that homemade pesto really, really does taste so much better than store-bought. As always, I…
A Few of my Favorite Things－June
For this month’s Favorite Things, I’m channeling a popular morning show’s “daily boost” feature and welcome you to read on and weigh in As I prepare breakfast each morning, The Today Show typically supplies the background noise. My mom and dad listened to it when I was young, and I guess…
