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Blood Orange Poached Pears

Blood Orange Poached Pears are made with only five simple ingredients and no added sweeteners! A simple and elegant dessert for any occasion!   Pin the Recipe Don’t these blood orange poached pears look delicious? I’m so excited to have my assistant and fellow registered dietitian nutritionist Emily Cooper here today to share the recipe with you all. Plus, she…

Pomegranate French 75

Celebrate the holiday season and ring in the New Year with a bright and festive Pomegranate French 75 cocktail with less added sugar. Pin this recipe This post was sponsored by SPLENDA® Brand as part of an ongoing partnership. I only work with brands and organizations that I believe in and as always all opinions are my own. The holiday…

Lightened-Up Sweet Potato Carrot Casserole with Maple Pecans

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,”…

Tomato White Bean Soup with Kale Pesto

Warm up this fall and winter with a bowl of tomato white bean soup topped off with a dollop of kale pesto. Serve with a hunk of crusty bread for dipping. Pin the Recipe Even though I grew up and still live in the northeast, I’m not the biggest fan of cold weather. The only thing I like about the cold?…

Roasted Root Vegetable Salad with Pomegranate Ginger Dressing

Enjoy the versatility of winter root vegetables by taking them from side dish to main dish in this seasonal salad bursting with color, flavor, and nutrition! I was compensated for writing the original article and developing the recipe found in the January 2016 issue of Today’s Dietitian. I was not compensated for sharing the column or magazine with readers on my blog. All…

Three-Bean Vegetarian Chili

This gluten-free and dairy-free three-bean vegetarian chili will warm you up and nourish you from the inside out throughout the cold days of winter! When the temps are in the 30s or below, soups, stews, and chilis are what I crave and this Three-Bean Vegetarian chili is one of my favorite winter recipes to cook up for my family. It’s also a great…