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Seasonal Recipes

Menu Plan Monday: Week of November 11, 2013

It’s that time of year again – getting ready for Thanksgiving, which is two weeks from this Thursday! I will once again be hosting, and this year I am hoping to get most everything done ahead of time. My menu is set, and as of this afternoon, I have a freezer full of Thanksgiving dishes ready to be served (once…

Sweet Potato Black Bean Quesadillas

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…

Kale & Sweetpotato Lentil Salad {Recipe ReDux}

This Kale & Sweetpotato Lentil Salad is a hearty vegetarian entree or a delicious side dish to accompany chicken or fish. Disclaimer: I received free samples of California sweetpotatoes mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by the California Sweetpotato Council and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was…

Grilled Grape Farro Salad {Recipe ReDux}

Disclosure: By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by the California Table Grape Commission and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time. Fall in love with Grapes!   Although grapes are available at most supermarkets all year round, Grapes from California are in season between May and January,…

Menu Plan Monday: Week of August 26, 2013

Believe it or not, Labor Day is a week away. Get ready for the last formal barbecue of the summer with my Nutritioulicious Labor Day BBQ Guide. And for more recent barbecue-friendly recipes, check out this post. What do you have planned  for the last unofficial week of summer? Menu Week of August 26, 2013 Monday: Mixed Green Salad with Grilled…

Stay Hydrated and Menu Plan Monday

This week is going to be Hot, Hot, Hot! The temps this week are going to be over 90 degrees, which means it’s more important than usual to stay hydrated. Your best bet is plain, old water – it’s calorie-free and cheap. But if you want some flavor, add lemon, cucumber, or orange slices or even some blueberries and strawberries. Added…

Summer Picnic Food Safety Tips

This post was written by Tiana Yom Summer is here and that means it is time for eating outdoors – picnics, pool-side dining, and eating at the beach are all fun this time of year! In fact, a couple of weeks ago people everywhere celebrated International Picnic Day! It’s so enjoyable to lay out a blanket and sit on the…

Menu Plan Monday: Week of July 1, 2013

It’s almost July 4th weekend and that means barbecue season is in full swing! Check out some of my tips to Skinny Up Your BBQ over at WeeWestchester. And be on the lookout tomorrow for some of my favorite summer recipes perfect for the holiday weekend. I’m super excited that summer produce is here! There’s a bowl of sweet nectarines…

Grilled Chicken and Spring Vegetable Salad {Recipe}

There’s only one poem I remember by heart from my childhood: Robert Louis Stevenson’s Bed in Summer. I don’t know why this is the poem I remember so well, but every year when the seasons change from winter to spring and the days get longer I think of this poem. The first verse goes like this: In winter I get up…

Fruity Greek Yogurt Popsicles {Recipe ReDux}

By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by National Honey Board and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I received a gift card to offset the expense of my ingredients. I love sweets. There, I said it. I know what you’re thinking – “you’re a dietitian, you can’t possibly eat and enjoy dessert,”…

Spring Pasta Salad with Snap Peas, Feta, and Tomatoes {Recipe}

Coming up with creative, seasonal, Nutritioulicious recipes most days of the week can be challenging. For inspiration, I often look at published recipes from cookbooks or some of my favorite online sources (like Everyday Food and Cooking Light). It’s a rare occasion that I follow a recipe to a T – there always seems to be something in the recipe…