By Jen Haugen, RDN, LD If I stop to think about my pattern of grocery shopping, there’s one aisle I never miss. Yes, as a registered dietitian and mom, I start in the produce aisle (that way I have an entirely empty cart to load up on fruits and veggies!),that’s probably no surprise. But that […]
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Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
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By Amari Thomsen, RD Think beyond coleslaw and sauerkraut and use cabbage in a more creative way! These stuffed cabbage rolls feature delicious crunchy cabbage coated in a sweet red wine tomato sauce. Use these rolls as a tasty appetizers or a healthy lunch! Not only is this recipe low in calories and fat, it’s […]
Penne Puttanesca
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by Leslie P. Schilling, MA, RDN, CSSD, LDN I’m not Italian, but I aspire to be. This recipe has been tweaked and, I like to think, perfected over the course of a decade. We even searched for a better one in Italy and couldn’t find it. It’s quick, easy and the robust flavor will […]
Spaghetti Squash Lasagna
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by Sonali Ruder DO Your guests will be raving about this dish! It’s hard to mess with a classic, but I set out to make a lighter version of one of my all-time favorite dishes- lasagna. This delicious and nutritious twist on lasagna uses spaghetti squash instead of pasta. Packed with protein and fiber, it […]
Grilled Shrimp & Gouda Grits with a Cajun Tomato Sauce
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by Amy Pottinger Quite frequently when we go out to eat my husband will ask me if I can recreate a dish. My palate is sophisticated enough, that generally, recreating that dish is within my scope of culinary skills. Well, we were out at a local seafood restaurant, and my mother in law had a […]
Simple and Sweet Marinara
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by Jenna Braddock, RDN Over the past few years I’ve been on a secret quest to develop to my own “family” recipe for marinara. I have nothing against an easy jar sauce but I love the idea and taste of sauce that’s been simmering on the stove all day. I’ve tried a lot of different […]
Croatian Sauerkraut
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by Sarah Koszyk, MA, RDN Sauerkraut is a Croatian tradition. My Grandma made this sauerkraut recipe at almost every family event we had. We would sit down at the table and share stories while enjoying the delicious feast in front of us. Food brings people together. My Mom continues to make Croatian Sauerkraut every Thanksgiving, […]
Slow Cookin’ with Tomato Wellness & A Recipe for Healthy Slow Cooker Lasagna
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By Lisa & McKenzie of Nourish RDs We’re huge fans of our slow cooker. When we’re short on time and have a busy day ahead of us, it’s so nice to still be able to come home to a nourishing, wholesome meal at the end of the day. Slow cooking doesn’t need a lot of babysitting; […]
Colorful Veggie and Bean Simmer
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We love recipes – like this one below from Willow and Stephanie of CJ Nutrition – that can be used throughout the week as an easy way to boost nutrients to your meal. For breakfast, top it with a fried egg or serve with roasted potatoes. For lunch, combine this Veggie and Bean Simmer with […]
Chana Masala
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By Michaela Ballmann, MS RD CLT Chana Masala is a fragrant Indian curry that is warming and nourishing due to the use of spices. A popular vegetarian dish, the hearty chickpeas provide satiating protein that pairs with fiber from the vegetables to satisfy any appetite. True superfood ingredients from garlic and onion to cilantro provide […]