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Winter squash are part of the Cucurbitaceae (gourd) family. On the outside, their colors are green, gold, yellow, orange and striped and their shape varies from bumpy to smooth to strange and irregular. They're packed with beta-carotene, fiber, antioxidants like lutein and zeaxanthin, and vitamin C, and winter squash are versatile. I love them in soups, salads, stews, muffins, desserts and especially roasted and stuffed. These 17 stuffed winter squash recipes call for some of my favorite winter squash varieties ...
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What’s the Big Deal About Double Dipping
In 2020, Linfei Chen, a then senior at Boston University, was a virtual intern with me. What follows is her story about the first time we met in person. After several months working as an intern via Zoom, I finally ...
Dip-It-Sip-It Cranberry Orange belVita Breakfast Board
I'm a breakfast lover through and through. I can't imagine starting my day without it. Same goes for coffee, which is why I created this Dip-It-Sip-It Cranberry Orange belVita Breakfast Board. Disclosure: I created this post as part of a ...
Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Chickpea Hummus, Herbed Sorghum, and Cumin-Honey Carrots
Family dinner is about to get a whole lot more exciting and nourishing with a recipe for Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Chickpea Hummus, Herbed Sorghum, and Cumin-Honey Carrots. This easy-does-it dinner provides a powerful pairing of veggies, whole grains, and ...
34 Peach Recipes for National Peach Month
Snacking on a juicy peach is all I can think about right now because it's August, and August is National Peach Month. That's why I put together this delicious and nutritious peach recipe roundup featuring everything from peach salads and ...
Peach and Banana Creamsicle Smoothie + A Primer on Peaches
Nothing beats biting into a perfectly ripe peach, so juicy you eat it over the kitchen sink lest the juices drip everywhere, so sweet you can’t believe your own taste buds. When I have ripe peaches on hand, I work ...
New Ways to Turn Your Farmers’ Market Haul into Yummy Vegetable Side Dishes
Switch things up a bit with your local produce! Here are some new ways to turn your farmers' market haul into yummy vegetable side dishes. Every Saturday this summer, Chef Greg from the Corner Table on Nantucket will be taking ...
Rainbow Veggie & Beef Fried Rice
This family pleasing recipe for Rainbow Veggie & Beef Fried Rice is easy, delicious, and nutrient-rich. It's made simply with lean ground beef and boil-in-a-bag brown rice, plus it's filled with colorful carrots, red bell pepper, snow peas, and green ...
Hummus Shakshuka Snack Bowl with Veggies and Sweet Potato Chips
I'm always on the lookout for snacks and appetizers that please my family and a (small) crowd, and this Hummus Shakshuka Snack Bowl recipe delivers ... big time. It's made with hummus—which I buy pre-made for convenience—canned petite diced tomatoes, ...
I’m Liz Weiss, a registered dietitian nutritionist, mom of two, and cookbook author.
I’m passionate about making healthy family food that’s fun for everyone, so I welcome you to explore my blog for recipes, nutrition insights, and mealtime inspiration.
