The whole family can participate in taco night with these smoky chipotle beef tacos topped with cooling guacamole and watermelon salsa! Pin the Recipe A few weeks ago I shared my recipe (and entry into the Beef Checkoff Recipe ReDux sponsored contest) for Steak Tacos with Nectarine Corn Salsa. These tacos were absolutely delicious and I highly recommend making them…
Take the stress out of weeknight dinners with these easy and flavorful pistachio-stuffed chicken breasts. Serve with a side of your family’s favorite roasted vegetables and you’re set for a balanced meal! Pin the Recipe It’s hard to believe we’re almost at the end of August, which means it’s back-to-school season. I’ve shared my back to school meal planning guide, that includes a roundup of…
Enjoy the nutrition and health benefits of lean beef with these juicy soy-marinated steak tacos topped with a colorful and nutritious nectarine corn salsa brimming with the flavors of summer. Pin the Recipe By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by The Beef Checkoff and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was…
Veggie and protein-packed, these chicken kebabs with herb sauce are the perfect summer dinner on the grill! | Pin this Recipe I was compensated for writing the original article and developing the recipe found in the July 2015 issue of Today’s Dietitian. I was not compensated for sharing the column or magazine with readers on my blog. All opinions are my…
Turn leftover chicken into chicken salad with Thai flavors, juicy sweet grapes, and crunch from slivered almonds. Chicken salad has never been my thing. Growing up kosher, it wasn’t an option for me at the diner or deli, plus mayo-laden salads skeeve me out a bit. Don’t get me wrong – I see the appeal of chicken salad, and it…
Wow your guests with this elegantly presented Moroccan-inspired cornish hen stuffed with aromatic and flavorful quinoa. When entertaining, serving buffet style is a pretty easy way to go and it offers lots of benefits. Your dining room stays cleaner as you avoid bowls and plates of food being passed around, guests can mingle as they walk around the buffet to…
Juicy, savory, and flavorful roasted chicken with fennel, carrots, onions, and dried plums is easy enough for a weeknight meal and elegant enough for company. Also a great recipe for leftovers – if there are any! Most recipes I am inspired to make come from something I ate at a restaurant, a recipe featured in one of the magazines I…
Celebrate Heart Health Month and do your heart and taste buds a favor by savoring this hearty beef and vegetable stew! Pin the Recipe Beef gets an underserved bad rap when it comes to health, especially heart health. However, research shows that a heart-healthy diet and lifestyle that includes lean beef (like in this hearty beef and vegetable stew!) can…
Thai peanut chicken satay marries the heat of sriracha with the coolness of coconut milk and cilantro. Served as an appetizer or main dish, this recipe is sure to be a crowd pleaser. Pin the Recipe Recipe ReDuxers are turning up the heat this month with recipes focused on smoke and spice! If you haven’t noticed, food blogs and restaurant menus have…
Change up burger night with these moist and flavorful Moroccan-Spiced Lamb Burgers. This month’s Recipe ReDux theme made me sit back and reflect. Over three years ago – 42 months to be exact – I joined The Recipe ReDux – an amazing group of registered dietitian nutritionists and food bloggers who focus on healthier food that tastes delicious. It was no doubt…
Long noodles signify longevity in Asian countries. Try this Chicken Vegetable Udon Soup to bring in the New Year with this delicious new challenge. Pin the Recipe As you’re getting ready for the end of 2013, you may be thinking about what lies ahead for you in the coming year. Some people have a custom of wearing red on New…
