Satisfy your kids’ cravings for chicken fingers in a healthier way with this crispy whole grain baked panko crusted chicken. Pin The Recipe Can I let you in on a little secret? My five year old girls have never had chicken fingers or chicken nuggets. While you’re picking up your jaw from the ground, let me explain. I was actually a very…
Sautéed mushrooms, nut-free kale pesto, fresh mozzarella and a drizzle of truffle oil pair beautifully in this gourmet homemade pizza. I’ve already told you about my love of pizza when I recently shared my Rosemary-Roasted Tomato Pesto Pizza. I mentioned that one of the best things about making pizza at home is that there are so many ways to make it…
Top whole wheat crust with nut-free kale pesto, rosemary-roasted tomatoes, and fresh mozzarella for this delicious and healthier Rosemary-Roasted Tomato Pesto Pizza. Pizza is a favorite food of almost everyone I know. My husband always says he would be a happy man having pancakes or French toast for breakfast, bagels for lunch, and pizza for dinner. We all know that’s not exactly the…
Make packing school lunch easy and serve your kids something delicious with this vegetarian, nut-free, and gluten-free Lentil Chickpea Vegetable Salad. Packing lunch for the kids every single day is not easy. I think most parents would agree it’s a chore they can’t wait to stop doing once their children are old enough to make their own lunch or buy…
Fish Tacos with Citrus Salsa are a quick and easy, flavor-packed dinner the whole family will enjoy. Happy Tuesday! Do you know what today is? Well, it’s the 21st of the month, which means it’s Recipe ReDux reveal day and since this month the 21st is a Tuesday, this month’s theme is Taco Tuesday! I couldn’t be more excited! We love tacos in…
Miso-Glazed Chicken Breasts are the perfect weeknight dinner – quick and easy to make, kid-friendly, and full of flavor and nutrition! If you follow my Menu Plan Monday series, you’ve probably noticed that weeknight dinners tend to be a lot of vegetarian meals like frittatas, all-in-one pasta dishes, and meals based around beans and lentils. We are by no means…
Lighten up a Thanksgiving classic with this naturally sweet and creamy Sweet Potato Carrot Casserole that’s full of flavor and nutrition. Topped with sweet and crunchy maple pecans, I promise you won’t miss the marshmallows! This recipe originally appeared in the November 2016 issue of Today’s Dietitian Magazine. I was compensated for writing the original article, “Sweet Potatoes + Carrots,”…
This cauliflower fried rice is packed with vegetables and protein, and is much healthier than the classic Chinese take-out version. Pin the Recipe I am so excited to share this cauliflower fried rice recipe with you today! It’s one that has been on my to-post list for quite a while (you may have seen it in one or more…
Enjoy the fruits of your apple-picking labor with this Baked Apple French Toast – a delicious weekend breakfast the whole family will enjoy! Pin this Recipe I was compensated for writing the original article, “Apples,” and developing the recipe found in the October 2016 issue of Today’s Dietitian. I was not compensated for sharing the column or magazine with readers on my…
The classic tuna sandwich gets an upgrade with this mayo-free tuna hummus salad sandwich, perfect for the kids’ lunchbox or anyone’s mid-day meal! Pin this Recipe Tuna salad and sandwiches have been a staple of my diet since I was a child, and they now make a regular appearance at lunchtime for my girls too. Most tuna salads are swimming in…
Passed down for generations, Cinnamon Apple Noodle Kugel is a sweet and comforting side dish the whole family loves, especially with my healthier twists! This page also contains affiliate links. See below for full disclosure statement. It should come as no surprise to anyone who has followed me here that I love to cook, but when people ask me about…
