Grilled avocados are stuffed with a light and fresh mixture of corn, black beans, and tomatoes in this elegant yet simple appetizer, side dish, or vegan entrée. I am so happy that grilling season is here! It took quite some time for spring to join us here in New York, but the season has arrived and with it all the…
Crunchy apples add texture and dried cranberries add a touch of sweetness to this Apple Cranberry Tuna Salad, a high-protein, omega-3-rich upgrade to a classic lunch dish. Pin the Recipe As a member of the Cranberry Bog Bloggers I receive the latest news and studies about cranberries as well as some fun Bog Blogger swag from the Cranberry Institute. I was not compensated…
Versatile and nutrient-rich yogurt is easy to love. Find out my eight reasons to love yogurt and why I recommend it to kids and adults alike! Dairy is a hot topic these days and I for one am a proponent of this food group. I’ve heard people say it’s bad for their skin, it’s inflammatory, it gives them gas, and…
This Salmon Waldorf Salad is brimming with nutritious and delicious ingredients including fennel, beets, and apples, all tossed with a citrus yogurt vinaigrette. Enjoy for a satiating, heart-healthy lunch or dinner! Pin the Recipe This page also contains affiliate links. See below for full disclosure statement. Guess what time it is?! Recipe ReDux time! It’s hard to believe that The Recipe…
This nutritious and delicious spiced quinoa is packed with fall produce, is vegan and gluten-free, and can be made in less than 30 minutes! Pin the Recipe It’s quinoa week here! Earlier this week, we explored the versatility of quinoa with 40 healthy ways to cook quinoa including innovative breakfast bars, classic grain salads, unique burgers, and enticing desserts. Today, I…
Start cooking this popular ancient grain with 40 healthy quinoa recipes for every meal of the day. This post was compiled with the assistance of Nutritioulicious intern Amanda Mateer Although relatively new to most Americans, quinoa has been a staple of the of Inca diet in Bolivia, Peru, and Chile for over 5,000 years. In fact, quinoa means “the mother grain”…
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…
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…
As I mentioned yesterday, Sunday brunch is one of my favorite meals. It’s not so much about what’s served (although who doesn’t like traditional brunch foods?!) as it is about the calm and relaxation of a Sunday morning spent with friends and family without the rush of a weekday meal. Now that we have kids, Sunday brunch isn’t the same…
The other day I found myself scrounging for ingredients to make lunch at home (clearly I hadn’t planned my food shopping very well!). I didn’t have any lettuce to make a regular salad and I didn’t have any sandwich toppings, but I did have some vegetables, canned beans, and a whole bunch of grains in the pantry. As you probably…
Did you know April is National Grilled Cheese Month? I love cheese, especially the ooey, gooey deliciousness of melted cheese between two slices of bread, so I am more than happy to celebrate this national “holiday” with some memories of grilled cheese from when I was a kid and a classic recipe with a healthy twist. When I was younger,…
