Tired of your usual roasted veggies? This Roasted Pesto Cauliflower was an unexpected hit a few nights ago (meaning my kids ate it with zero complaints), and it’s super-simple!
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What’s for dinner in 10-minutes or less this week?? At my house, it’s Creamy Buffalo Chicken Soup from the new Crockpot™ and Instant Pot™ cookbook that my good friend Amanda Nighbert, RD, and I have put together. Find the
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You know that veggie side dish that you can make on auto-pilot? These Roasted Green Beans are mine and usually end up on dinner plates at least twice a week. But because they’re so simple (toss them together in 3 minutes!), I never thought to share. They’re an easy way to elevate that green veggie into something everyone can’t wait to eat!
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Intrigued to know those staples or key foods that dietitians rely on regularly to help them stay on track when life gets busy? I was too! Find out what made the list and what didn’t!
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I’m planning breakfast for dinner – on a sheet pan – that requires less than 10 minutes of work on my part! Check out my Sheet Pan Egg-in-a-Hole recipe here. Pair with greens, fruit salad, or even bacon, and make as many or as few toasts as needed!
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A recent study in England looked at the effects that chocolate may have on a nagging cough by randomly giving the 163 study participants either a codeine-based cough syrup or a chocolate-based supplement. See what happened here!
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Use ready-to-heat pouches of quinoa or brown rice to save time. Don’t heat the packages; just add directly from pouches to skillet. Serve as a hearty protein-based meal or as a side with both your grain and vegetables included.
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The perfect light and filling soup for a cold winter’s day. You’ll be adding this to your line up in no time!
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Flank steak is a thin, lean cut of beef that’s easy to season and perfect for slicing for fajitas, sandwiches, quesadillas, or just dinner. My favorite seasoning blend to use is Wildtree Rancher Steak Rub but McCormick Grill Mates Montreal Seasoning is a good one too - and has a lower-sodium option! And if you’re questioning putting steak in the oven, trust me on this!
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Is changing your mindset as or even MORE important than focusing on food choices? Two industry leaders in the weight loss world think so. Find out more in my recent article with Cooking Light.
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Tortelllini, ravioli, frozen or refrigerated – you pick because you can’t mess this one-dish pasta dinner up! On top of that it’s ready in just UNDER 10 minutes, and it’s kid-friendly. Your biggest problem will be that it’s ready to serve before the kids have finished setting the table. I’ll take that kind of dinner drama any night!
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These days the salad dressing section has as many options as the dairy case – meaning it can be super confusing to find a dressing that is healthy (or healthier!) and also has the potential to taste really good. In this article for Cooking Light, I am sharing how to find a good store-bought dressing AND a few of my favorite ones right now!
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Could cravings for bread, pasta, and mashed potatoes be a potential warning sign for seasonal depression? Find out here!
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Need a new smoothie recipe? Then check out this Wild Blueberry Recovery Smoothie by @fANNEtasticfood. It was a HUGE hit at my house this week! Click here for the recipe!
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Did you know that I have researched and reviewed 20 different popular diets this past year for CL.com? These include diets like Whole30, the Dubrow Diet, Keto, WW, Pegan Diet, Veganism, The Plant Paradox, The Obesity Code, the Alkaline Diet, Blood Type Diets, and even the Noom App. Click here to find the entire list!
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“CHEERS” to 2018, and 2019, I can’t wait to meet you!
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I’m usually pretty on top of food and nutrition trends whether they be healthy and not so healthy, but the HMR Diet is a weight loss program that I had never heard of until I started looking into it for Cooking Light. Find out what I learned about this diet as well as my unbiased review here!
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Got dinner plans? Whether you do or you don’t, you’ll love this recipe. These quick chicken thighs take less than 20 minutes to make and are a hit with the whole family. Find the recipe here!
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Need a last minute gift for friends, teachers or neighbors? I’ve pulled together over ten of my favorite homemade food gifts that are not only YUMMY and EASY to make, but also pretty much FAIL-PROOF. Whether you’re looking for something sweet or savory, a baked good, or a mix in a jar, you’re guaranteed to find the recipe you need for holiday gifts.
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What if customizing your diet for optimal health and weight loss was as simple as picking package A, B, AB, or O – depending on your blood type? Find out what the research has to say about the Blood Type Diet here!
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