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I’m a dietitian and a foodie and I can’t wait for you to try my Mango Summer Salad with Honey-Ginger Dressing. It’s a plant-based recipe that's sweet and savory, nutritious and delicious, and gluten free. Disclosure: I created this recipe and post as part of a paid partnership with the National Mango Board. All thoughts and opinions are my own. For the recipe you’ll need one ripe, juicy mango. Peel and cut into ½-inch pieces. If you need tips for ...
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Cooking Memories With My Mom
My mom and dad just celebrated 57 years of marriage and the 50th anniversary of their GE refrigerator. When I walk into their kitchen, it’s like taking a step back in time. Besides the hum of that old fridge (and ...
Silver Dollar Banana Blueberry Pancakes + Patriot’s Day
I live outside Boston in the town of Lexington, MA where the first battle of the Revolutionary War took place. Every Patriot's Day (which was today), the town explodes with tradition: Revolutionary War re-enactments, church-run pancake breakfasts, a 5K road ...
Park City, Utah – Ski and Food Adventure
I survived to tell the tale! Over the recent February vacation, Tim and I took the boys to Park City, Utah where we "shredded up" the slopes for five days. This photo was actually taken on the day we skied ...
Healthier Chocolate Dessert Recipes
Is it possible to shower your loved ones with decadent chocolate desserts on Valentine’s Day without showering them with excess amounts of fat and calories? The answer --- if you follow this blog --- is YES! I looked back into ...
Last-Minute Black Bean Soup
This vegetarian, gluten-free soup takes just minutes to prepare and everyone in your family will slurp it up happily! I created this Last-Minute Black Bean Soup for my first book, The Moms' Guide to Meal Makeovers, and recently, I cooked it up for my ...
Strawberry-Topped Peanut Butter Pancakes
Peanut butter and pancakes are a great culinary combination. Give it a try! For these Strawberry-Topped Peanut Butter Pancakes, I used nutritious ingredients including peanut butter, whole wheat flour, ground flaxseed, low-fat milk, omega-3 eggs, and berries. Peanut butter and breakfast are the ...
Chocolate Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
Decadent Whoopie Pies get a healthy re-do with whole wheat flour, pumpkin puree, and a lot less added sugar. Read on to see how to make these better-for-you Whoopie Pies and to see how fun they are for kids to eat ...
I’m a registered dietitian nutritionist, and I’ve 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 job—it’s my mission.
