Got bland out-of-season tomatoes? Punch up the flavor with these rosemary garlic oven-roasted tomatoes! They’re quick and easy to make and can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. *Originally published February 2014. Updated June 2020.* This page contains affiliate links. See below for full disclosure statement. Late summer when tomato season is at it’s peak, I can pop raw…
Smoky halloumi, fragrant roasted tomatoes, creamy avocado, and poached eggs top whole grain sourdough bread in this Mediterranean style egg and cheese sandwich. Pin this Recipe Breakfast for Dinner Breakfast for dinner is one of my favorite meal categories. When I was growing up, eggs or pancakes showed up on the dinner table at least once a week. I never thought…
Vegetarian Greek Lentil Stuffed Zucchini Boats are the ultimate meatless dinner idea to use up that end of summer produce. This page contains affiliate links. See below for full disclosure statement. I’m so excited to have my assistant and fellow registered dietitian nutritionist Emily Cooper here today to share this end of summer recipe with you all. For more…
Mediterranean Sheet Pan Salmon is quick and easy to make and clean up. A perfect weeknight dinner for busy families. Have you noticed the popularity of sheet pan meals? I see them all the time on Pinterest, Instagram, and on fellow food blogger websites. In theory they make a lot of sense – they’re all in one meals, easy to…
Enjoy the best flavors of summer by the spoonful with this Watermelon Tomato Gazpacho, a sweet and savory twist on the classic summer soup. Soup All Year Round One of my daughters is a self-declared “soup girl” and I’m with her 100 percent. I could eat soup all year round, even on the hottest days of summer, but most people…
Juicy peaches, ripe tomatoes, briny halloumi cheese, and crunchy rustic bread come together in this Peach Panzanella Salad, a twist on a classic Tuscan summer dish. This page also contains affiliate links. See below for full disclosure statement. One of my fondest memories of studying abroad in Florence, Italy when I was in college was the food. Italian food is undeniably delicious,…
Use the last of summer’s bounty of zucchini, tomatoes, and corn to make this hearty vegetable soup brimming with flavor and nutrition. Pin the Recipe I was compensated for writing the original article, “Summer Squash,” and developing the recipe found in the September 2016 issue of Today’s Dietitian. I was not compensated for sharing the column or magazine with readers on my…
Be transported to Italy with this easy, gluten-free, and vegetarian Farinata with Tomato, Mozzarella, and Pesto. Pin the Recipe It’s Recipe ReDux time and I’m loving this month’s theme! A Vacation-Inspired Recipe Start unpacking your favorite vacation memories. Think about a trip you took state-side or internationally and create a healthy recipe from an unforgettable meal you enjoyed. Or, create a recipe from…
My visit to California, this week’s Menu Plan Monday, and links I loved over the past week. Hope everyone had a great weekend! I spent the second half of last week in Sacramento, California followed by a visit with one of my best friends right outside of San Francisco. It was a wonderful week/weekend, but I am happy to be…
Learn about the varieties, health benefits, & culinary uses of fresh summer tomatoes. Then enjoy delicious & healthy Caprese Couscous Stuffed Tomatoes! Pin the Recipe Summer is the ultimate season for fresh, juicy tomatoes! I personally love summer tomatoes, especially ones that are home grown in my parents’ garden or purchased from the farmers market. Not only are tomatoes delicious…
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…
