Strawberries are one of my favorite fruits, but sometimes it can be hard to find good ones. We have now started to see some Florida strawberries at our grocery stores and I’ve been scooping them up because they are so sweet and juicy! I have a huge container of them in my fridge right now … Frozen Yogurt Bark with Strawberries
Halibut is one of my favorite fishes because it’s so meaty, not very “fishy” and it develops a beautiful crust when pan-seared. A light, fruity topping like this citrus salsa is the perfect compliment (especially this time of year when citrus is in season). Serve this with steamed veggies and/or quinoa for a refreshing meal with … Pan-Seared Halibut with Citrus Salsa
Soup is good for the body and the soul on cold wintery snow days when all you crave is comfort food. Canned tomatoes are one of my absolute favorite items to keep stocked in my pantry (especially for soups and stews) because they are super healthy and also convenient when making quick meals. This tomato … Simple Tomato Basil Soup
Foil pack meals are some of my absolute favorites, mainly because they are so incredibly easy to clean-up. But, beyond that, this cooking method is a great way to seal in flavor and keep food juicy (especially shrimp and fish). This meal is so light and refreshing, yet super filling as well. If you want … Garlic Shrimp and Rainbow Veggie Foil Packs
Frittatas are so versatile – if I have a bunch of eggs and veggies in the fridge it’s a no-brainer to whip one up for breakfast or lunch. I love roasted broccoli and had a block of romano cheese staring at me in the fridge so I figured I would pair the two with some … Roasted Broccoli, Sundried Tomato and Romano Frittata
One of my goals this year is to add more color to my diet. This may seem like a really weird thing for a dietitian/chef to say, but sometimes nutrition goes out the door when things get busy. Simple recipes like this smoothie are a great way to pack a lot of nutrition into one … Blueberry Walnut Smoothie
Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day and I really enjoy make-ahead breakfast items that I can enjoy throughout the week like pancakes. These taste and smell so good, especially if you love lemon like I do. These are great all on their own and they’re quite filling thanks to the eggs and Greek … Lemon Poppyseed Pancakes
I’m a huge fan of goat cheese and pairing it with medjool dates provides the perfect sweet and salty combo. This cheese ball is the perfect make-ahead snack to share with a crowd. Pair this with some champagne and get the party started! 1. Place cream cheese, goat cheese and milk in a stand mixer … Date and Goat Cheese Ball
Anyone else feeling like they need a light meal? While the holidays aren’t quite over, today I was craving some veggies (something to balance out the cheese and desserts…). We had some leftover prime rib in the fridge and I knew that would add wonderful flavor to soup (any beef will do – pot roast, … Beef and Noodle Soup
With Christmas right around the corner, it’s time to get your holiday menu in order. Potatoes are always a client favorite and these crispy mustard and herb potatoes are no exception. These go well with beef tenderloin, roasted whole chicken or pork tenderloin. If you have vegetarian/vegan guests or those with a gluten allergy, this … Dijon Herb Roasted Potatoes
