A Spirited ReDux From plain Jane vanilla extract to fancy-pants elderflower liqueur, we like to keep a little liquor in the kitchen. Show us how you like to cook, bake or mix-it-up with spirits, extracts and other alcohols. A splash of vodka makes summer sauces shine – and liqueurs brighten desserts: What’s your healthy recipe with spirit? Don’t you just…
We eat with our eyes just as much as our mouth, which is why it’s so important to make dishes that are visually appealing in addition to tasting good. For all your weekend barbecues and gatherings this time of year, take a traditional dish and make it more nutritious, delicious, and pretty to look at with this recipe for Red…
Surely you’ve heard the advice to fill your plate with a rainbow of colors. After all, the different colors provide a variety of nutrients like beta-carotene in orange carrots, anthocyanins in blueberries, and lycopene in tomatoes. But what about white vegetables like cauliflower, mushrooms, garlic, and onions? (There aren’t really any white fruits that I can think of – can…
Lightened-Up Macaroni and Cheese is so creamy, cheesy, ooey, and gooey that you’d never know it’s better for you! Pin the Recipe You may not believe me, but lightened-up macaroni and cheese does exist, and I am going to tell you how. But before I do, let me fill you in on my love of mac n cheese. Mac…
I am often asked how I come up with my weekly menus. The answer is a variety of sources: Ingredients in my fridge to use before they spoil (e.g. cilantro, leftover coconut milk); what’s in season and is a good price at the supermarket or farmers markets; the theme for the monthly Recipe ReDux or a recipe contest I want…
Add some zest and a kick to the familiar winter squash with this gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan-friendly chili-lime butternut squash side dish. For dinner last night I had miso-glazed arctic char, chili-lime roasted butternut squash, and roasted broccoli. The plate was balanced and the food tasted delicious. That’s what Nutritioulicious meals are all about! I posted a photo of my…
Brussels sprouts get a bad rap. This cruciferous vegetable is loaded with health benefits (among them fiber, vitamins C and K, and folate), yet it’s often referred to as the dreaded vegetable all kids hate. When I was a kid, I never ate Brussels sprout; I don’t even think they were offered to me. It was probably assumed I wouldn’t…
Kabocha flatbread pairs pureed squash with roasted grapes and shallots for a sweet and savory appetizer the whole family will love! Perfect for Thanksgiving hors d’oeuvres or any fall or winter gathering! As promised, here is the first of some of the new recipes I made this past Thanksgiving. But first, a little summary of how I came up with…
Two-ingredient mashed sweet potatoes are a quick, simple, nutritious, and delicious Thanksgiving side dish everyone will enjoy. Pin the Recipe Mashed potatoes are among the more classic side dishes for Thanksgiving dinner. But unless potatoes are roasted and crispy or in the form of well-done French fries, I am not one for the white potato. Despite what some people think,…
This post was written by Rosemary Squires I recently tried a kale and quinoa salad my friend made and had to get the recipe! Not only is this salad delicious, it is also extremely nutritious! Kale is a leafy vegetable and a great source of vitamin K and the antioxidants vitamins A and C. Quinoa is an edible grain-like seed that…
Jazz up your kids’ Mexican favorite with these Sweet Potato Black Bean Quesadillas. They’re a healthy and delicious recipe the whole family will love. Pin the Recipe This recipe was originally posted as part of a recipe contest sponsored by the California Sweetpotato Council. I received free samples of California sweetpotatoes mentioned in this post, but I was not compensated…
