30 Minutes or Less Recipes

Fresh Salmon Ceviche with Cucumbers and Radishes

Tender salmon is paired with crunchy cucumbers and radishes in a zesty citrus marinade to make a ceviche that is easy to prepare and looks gourmet!   One of my favorite appetizers at Spanish restaurants is ceviche. I love the combination of zesty citrus flavors and fresh fish, along with the usual spicy kick from a hot pepper that’s cooled…

Thai Chicken Salad {Recipe}

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…

Roasted Broccoli Radish Salad with Lemon Mint Vinaigrette

Whip up this Roasted Broccoli Radish Salad with Lemon Mint Vinaigrette for a quick and easy side dish for your next barbecue or any weeknight meal.  I have a really quick and easy side dish for you today. I don’t quite remember what led to me making this roasted broccoli radish salad recipe, but broccoli salads seem to be popular…

Asparagus Mint Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Get in the spirit of spring and wake up your taste buds with this Asparagus Mint Salad! Pin the Recipe I was compensated for writing the original article and developing the recipe found in the May 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…

Thai Citrus Salad with Daikon, Carrots, Peppers, and Snap Peas

Japanese radish with bright orange carrots, red bell peppers, and snap peas tossed with a Thai citrus dressing make for a quick & easy Thai Citrus Salad. Pin the Recipe In case you’ve been living under a rock, spiralizing is all the rage on the blogosphere these days. Everywhere I look I see beautiful, mouth-watering images of spiralized zucchini (aka zoodles),…

Thai Peanut Chicken Satay

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…

Moroccan-Spiced Lamb Burgers {Recipe ReDux}

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…

Salmon Peach Quinoa Salad

Make this one bowl Salmon Peach Quinoa Salad for an easy lunch or dinner. A perfect balanced meal for families short on time!   Making my way through the backlog of magazines I have piling up, I came across a Quinoa Salmon Salad recipe in the August issue of Parents Magazine. It especially caught my eye since it was under…

Red Cabbage Slaw {Recipe}

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…

Lightened Up Macaroni and Cheese

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…

Sriracha Black Bean Burgers {Recipe ReDux}

Sriracha Black Bean Burgers are a fiber- and protein-filled vegan dish with a kick! Put an egg on it, top with guacamole, and serve with a side salad or vegetable to round out the meal! Although it already passed, this month’s Recipe ReDux theme is in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. A Play on Patties While St. Patty’s Day will be over…