Dinner in Under 30
Kirkland Organic No-Salt Seasoning blend was an impulse buy last time we were in CostCo. Organic-good. No Salt-wonderful. Seasoning blend-gluten free? Yes, it’s gluten free! All this means that this...
View ArticleCumin Kale Salad
I have been sticking to the same Kale Salad recipe for far too long. It’s a simple combination of garlic, lemon, olive oil, parmesan, bread crumbs and pepper. Yes, it’s a tasty one however it’s...
View ArticleClassic Kale Salad
Per request, here is the recipe for my Classic Kale Salad. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do! One tip: if you enjoy a little more crunch to your salad, omit the avocado and add 1-2 tablespoons more...
View ArticleChinese Takeout…Revamped
One of my favorite comfort foods is Chinese takeout and I think it’s safe to say I’m not alone in the struggle to find nourishing options. In my attempt to make a healthier choice while ordering in, I...
View ArticleCooking with Emotion
by Katie Lehn, RD A couple years ago I spent my first Christmas away from my immediate family. I was surprised by how much it affected me. It’s funny how you don’t realize the role company plays during...
View ArticleDiabetes De-mythed
By Katie Lehn, RD Did you know that insulin resistance and diabetes are the leading causes of heart disease? Managing blood sugar is critical to preventing and managing heart disease. Thinking about...
View ArticleCilantro Peanut Ginger Dressing
By Katie Lehn, RD Looking for something delicious to dip your veggies in? Or, perhaps something to give your salad a tangy, Thai twist? Try out this delectable (and not to mention quick and easy)...
View ArticleKale Chips
When I was in college, I loved my biochemistry class. Then came nutritional biochem, that was even more awesome! I love to think about how the foods we eat are broken into tiny pieces and then...
View ArticleCherry, Apple, Walnut and Fennel Salad
Another anti-inflammatory concoction of yumminess. Cherries, apples, walnuts, and dark greens are all known to reduce chronic, low-grade inflammation, which negatively effects our health, body weight...
View Article“New-Age” Fruit of the Month
Gone are the days of “fruit-of-the-month” baskets. If you want to gift someone with year-round produce, invest in a community-supported agriculture (CSA) share. Your gift will do more than please the...
View ArticleQuinoa-Millet Pilaf with Tomato and Cucumber Salad, Yogurt and Cumin Lamb
This was a delicious combination of foods that I put together relatively quickly and distractedly on a weekend with Dan and the kiddos…which means I have no idea how much of anything I used. But...
View ArticleCashew Coconut Vegetable Curry
I love all types of curry. I have always made them on the stove, but last week I thought, “why not try it in the slow cooker?” It worked like a charm! Curry is a versitile dish that you can easily...
View ArticleBaked Thyme Crusted Tofu with Roasted Garlic Sweet Potatoes
Totally balanced-carbs from sweet potatoes, protein from tofu, fat from vinaigrette dressing, olive oil and tofu and fiber and antioxidants from tofu, steamed veggies and salad. The post Baked Thyme...
View ArticleFour Ways with Sauerkraut
Really sauerkrat? Why on earth would I choose to highlight sauerkraut?? Sauerkraut is fermented cabbage. Sounds yummy, I know. But I actually do really like it! I will be presenting foods that support...
View ArticleThe Summer of Slaws
With Memorial Day behind us and summer solstice right around the corner, BBQ season is full steam ahead. Barbequing warms my heart, both mentally and physically. Yes, the food is scrumptious but my...
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