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The minute the temperature drops here in New England, I start craving winter squash. From acorn and delicata to honeynut and butternut, not a week goes by without some kind of winter squash making its way to my dinner table. This recipe for Turkey Bolognese Stuffed Acorn Squash is filled with a mixture of onion, garlic, mushrooms, fresh thyme, dried cranberries, ground turkey, and pasta sauce. It's brimming with cozy winter flavors, and most of the ingredients in this dish ...
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Gluten-Free Pumpkin Maple Pancakes
Start your familyâs day with a stack of healthy pumpkin pancakes. My super nutritious and gluten-free Pumpkin Maple Pancakes are made with almond flour, gluten free all-purpose flour and ground flaxseed as well as milk, eggs, maple syrup, and canned ...
Barley & Chickpea Stew: Simple, Affordable, Nourishing, and Delicious
I live in New England, so when summer turns to fall (which often is abrupt and a shock to the system), I turn my attention from saladsâwhich sustain my family all summer longâto soups and stews. One of our favorite ...
Tuna, Apple, and Carrot Salad + 5 Easy Fruit and Vegetable Hacks
This recipe for Tuna, Apple, and Carrot Salad is not your grandmotherâs tuna salad. This updated version of old-fashioned tuna salad calls for a convenient can of tuna (you could also boneless, skinless pink salmon, which is rich in omega-3 ...
Egg & Kale Dinner Muffins
September is Family Meals Month, so let's celebrate with a recipe you can quickly assemble with and for your kids or grandkids. There are two magic ingredients in this recipe: Eggs and kale. Both contain lutein, a carotenoid antioxidant that ...
Tart Cherry, Walnut, and Sunflower Seed Cookies
Try these gluten-free, better-for-you cookies made with whole grain oats, almond flour, dried tart cherries, sunflower seeds, and walnuts. The sweetness in these cookies comes from 1/3 cup honey, dried tart cherries, and half a ripe banana. (For more of ...
Dietitianâs Top Nutritional Superstars in the Supermarket Center Aisles
Have you heard the advice to "shop the perimeter of the supermarket" and âavoidâ the center aisles. This advice can be confusing, especially at a time when shoppers are gravitating to those middle aisles for budget-friendly, shelf-stable ingredients like canned ...
Farmers’ Market Ratatouille
When your farmers' market is brimming with tomatoes, bell peppers, eggplant, basil, and zucchini then it's time to make ratatouille. This classic French one-pot dish brings out the finest flavors of summer and early fall ... and it's surprisingly easy ...
3 Habits to Support a Healthy Brain
June is Brain Health Month, a time to focus on the brain-body connection and make sure we are doing what we can to feel our best and keep our âbrain healthâ at its best. My dad is 91 and experiencing ...
Iâm a registered dietitian nutritionist, and Iâve been passionate about healthy food, family nutrition, and vibrant living for over 30 years. Helping you, your family, and the people around you discover the joy of wholesome and delicious food is not just my jobâitâs my mission.
