The following post was written by nutritioulicious™ intern Jo Bartell As the fall sets in, I start to crave squash (well, I always crave squash), and I love that so many varieties of winter squash are at the farmers market, the grocery store, and in all the cooking magazines! One pretty and yummy winter squash that I sometimes forget about…
Over the past few weeks I have been busy making soups and stews using CSA ingredients, and today I have the final soup recipe (for now!)! Last year I posted my recipe for a more traditional version of butternut squash soup, and while I don’t like to post two of the same recipe, I came across a different one that…
The other day I shared a recipe for panko “fried” chicken — a healthier take on deep fried or pan-fried chicken. The concept of baking breaded chicken (or any other protein) instead of frying it isn’t a new one, but many people use Italian breadcrumbs or crushed cornflakes as the breading. I choose to use whole wheat panko breadcrumbs instead….
One of my go-to places for healthy, creative, and (usually) seasonal recipes is the New York Times “Recipes for Health” section. Last week I got together with a couple of classmates to catch up and cook dinner. We chose a recipe from the Times section that included beets and beet greens. My friends did most of the cooking and decided…
Yesterday I told you about the different types of summer squash and their nutritional benefits. Whether or not you have made summer squash before, I wanted to share some different ways to cook with it and use it: Grill it. Toss sliced squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper and grill until cooked and browned on both sides. Below is…
One of the most common vegetables you’ll find at the supermarket or farmers markets during the summer is summer squash. Unlike winter squash, summer squash has a higher water content and is not a starchy vegetable, making it lower in calories. There are different types of summer squash, including: Zucchini — commonly green & similar in shape to a cucumber…
Yesterday I told you all about sugar snap peas including how they differ from starchy green peas and their nutritional profile. With all of the nutritional benefits and the refreshing taste of this seasonal treat, I am definitely going to be enjoying sugar snap peas all summer long. I love to munch on them raw, but here are some other…
Yesterday I shared with you a recipe for Swiss Chard and Green Bean Stew. Some of the ingredients in this recipe are not the most widely used or well-known. Here is some information about two of the ingredients, including what they are, their nutritional benefits, and how they can be used. Swiss Chard What is it? Swiss chard is a…
We’re just a few days away from July 4th and that means it’s time to get the barbecue prepped and your fridge stocked with delicious eats for the holiday weekend! Before you go filling your grocery cart with traditional barbecue fare like potato salad, mayo-drenched cole slaw, hot dogs, and hamburgers, take a look at my nutritioulicious™ recipes geared specifically…
Q: Hi! I’m a berry lover and buy strawberries even during the pricey winter months because I enjoy having them each morning for breakfast. I am getting ready to go away for a few days and have some left over. Can I cut them up and freeze them for when I return? Thanks! — Berry Lover A: Hi Berry Lover!…
Last week I told you all about eggs in a guest post on the blog Around the Plate. As promised, here are some ways to enjoy eggs including a recipe for a nutritioulicious™ frittata! Eggs can be enjoyed in a variety of ways, including: Hard boiled Omelets — try spinach, tomato, and feta for a Greek twist or make a…
