Category: Recipes

Growing up, I remember long, hot summer days, eating tuna salad sandwiches with chips for lunch – one of my favorite childhood meals! The tuna salad was the kind mixed with mayonnaise and sweet pickle Read more…

Summer get-togethers trying out new foods are always fun.  Besides, there are so many delicious and tasty foods to try.  Here’s a recipe that’s a healthier spin on an old favorite – Mediterranean 4-bean summer Read more…

Its summer and that means ‘crunch’ time as in eating more peppers.  One of the most eye-catching foods in the produce section of grocery stores is peppers. From yellow, red, green and even purple, peppers Read more…

One of the nice things about being a registered dietitian who blogs about food and nutrition, is every so often food companies ask to send me samples of their products.  99.9% of the times, I Read more…

If there ever was a food match made in heaven, its chocolate paired with zucchini.  I’m not sure why this particular blend of flavors goes so well together, but I’m just glad it does. Think Read more…

Looking for a change from mayonnaise-loaded pasta salads?  Then get ready to lighten up summertime pasta by swapping out half the noodles for plenty of veggies. Here’s a salad that is not only carb-conscious but Read more…

Now here’s a healthy twist on zucchini bread you can really sink your teeth into. Moist, not too sweet, with a healthy fruit, veggie and even chocolate, what more could you want?  Certainly taste is Read more…

Being a mom, I have made plenty of peanut butter dips over the years.  In fact, one of them was so popular, that the entire elementary school requested it for a school fundraising event as Read more…

I absolutely love roasted vegetables.  From Brussel sprouts to asparagus to broccoli, roasting veggies brings out their best.  But roasted carrots are special.  You know how raw carrots can sometimes taste slightly bitter? And if Read more…

Have you ever wanted the perfect salad that will “WOW” everyone over? You’ve finally found it. Spring Pea Salad with Strawberries practically shouts, “Welcome Spring” and with a stellar dressing, it’s THE best salad of Read more…