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Most Helpful Items for the Home Chef! Pssst! You Don’t Have to be a Chef!

Most Helpful Items for the Home Chef! Pssst!… You Don’t Have to be a Chef! Most helpful items for the home chef. Pssst!… You don’t […]

November 23, 2023Kelly, RD

cooking, nutrition, registered dietitian, Vegan, vegetable recipes, Vegetarian meal

A Bit: Day 1

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When cooking with fresh parsley and celery, don’t discard the leaves! They are tender and add so much flavor! Chop them along with the stems! […]

November 17, 2023Kelly, RD

cooking, kitchen gadgets, registered dietitian

A RD’s Top 5 Kitchen Gadgets 2023

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I can’t imagine how I ever managed in the kitchen without each and every one of these Top 5 Kitchen Gadgets!

July 29, 2023Kelly, RD

cooking, food safety, registered dietitian

How To Avoid Food Poisoning

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1 in 6 Americans will get sick from food poisoning this year. Food-borne illnesses are the cause of 128,000 hospital visits annually.

September 24, 2019Kelly, RD

avocado, cooking

Save the Avocado!

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Take heart, my guac and avocado-everything friends! There is a solution! The “secret” of storing cut avocado

August 17, 2019Kelly, RD

balanced meals, calorie needs, cooking, dinner ideas, healthy cooking, healthy meals, healthy recipes, registered dietitian

Wouldn’t it be nice to merely consult a beautifully, laminated chart, written by a registered dietitian that tells you what to cook, how to make it and even provides your shopping list for the week?! Why haven’t I done this before?!

November 4, 2018Kelly, RD

cooking, eating to fight cancer, eating to fight disease, registered dietitian, vegetable recipes, Vegetarian meal, weight loss

Recipes That Will Inspire Your Week 5 Challenge!

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How many of you guys have been filling half your plate with vegetables? I wanted to share a few recipes that are brilliantly tantalizing and […]

October 29, 2018Kelly, RD

balanced meals, calorie needs, cooking, dinner ideas, eating to fight disease, healthy meals, registered dietitian

Worth-It Challenge for Week 5!!

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It’s not rocket science. It’s not fascinating. It is likely something you’ve heard before, maybe even repeatedly! But, it is brilliant and it works!! […]

October 22, 2018Kelly, RD

balanced meals, cooking, dinner ideas, eating to fight cancer, eating to fight disease, healthy recipes, nutrition recommendations, registered dietitian, vegetable recipes, weight loss

Garlic & Soy Bok Choy

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Bok choy is rich in folate, vitamins A, C and K. It’s an excellent source of calcium and fiber. This dark green leafy vegetable is […]

September 21, 2018Kelly, RD

cooking, dinner ideas, family meals, healthy cooking, registered dietitian

A Bit.

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I’ve combined option 1 and 2. Keeping my sanity takes precedence. After all, there’s not much left

August 16, 2018Kelly, RD

balanced meals, cooking, dinner ideas, eating to fight disease, family meals, healthy cooking, healthy recipes, protein, registered dietitian, Vegetarian meal

Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Bowl with Simple Tahini Dressing

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Roasted Veg Quinoa Bowl w/Hummus Dressing

not only are there tremendous health benefits, but going meatless even once per week plays a role in reducing livestock global emissions. Farm animals account for 14.5% of all greenhouse admissions and 1/3 of methane emissions!

July 25, 2018Kelly, RD

cooking, family meals, Gluten intolerance, healthy recipes, registered dietitian

My Sourdough Baby

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Gluten sensitive people may be able to tolerate sourdough bread products because the long fermentation process allows bacteria to break down carbohydrates and gluten in the bread.

July 22, 2018Kelly, RD

balanced meals, cooking, eating to fight cancer, eating to fight disease, energy, healthy meals, healthy snacks, nutrition recommendations, protein needs, registered dietitian, Vegan

How to Vegan

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If you’re looking to eliminate all animal products in your diet, you have obviously done your research and are aware of the benefits as well as the challenges of going full veg.

June 22, 2018Kelly, RD

cooking, dinner ideas, eating to fight disease, family meals, nutrition recommendations, One skillet meals, registered dietitian

One Skillet Soy & Sriracha Chicken with Carrots

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One Skillet Soy & Sriracha with Chicken and Carrots

Did you know that cooking in cast iron can increase the iron content of your food? Iron requirements rise significantly during teenage years

June 20, 2018Kelly, RD

cooking, dinner ideas, family meals, healthy cooking, healthy recipes, leaner recipes, Make ahead recipes, nutrition advice, protein, registered dietitian, weight loss

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs

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Since my son watched the movie “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs”, he has been obsessed with meatballs. The first time I took him out […]

May 14, 2018Kelly, RD

balanced meals, cooking, dinner ideas, eating to fight disease, healthy recipes, nutrition recommendations, registered dietitian, weight loss

Easy Peasy, Lemon Squeezy

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Easy Peasy Lemon Squeeze pasta salad with rotisserie chicken

oEasy Peasy Lemon Squeezy One Pot Pesto Pasta Boil some pasta, rinse frozen peas, throw in some rotisserie chicken, a little pesto, a tablespoon […]

May 11, 2018Kelly, RD

balanced meals, cooking, dinner ideas, eating to fight disease, energy, healthy cooking, healthy meals, healthy recipes, nutrition recommendations, protein, registered dietitian, vegetable recipes, Vegetarian meal

Nature’s Cheeto Dust

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Amazing Roasted & Charred Broccoli with Peanuts & Nutritional Yeast

Nutritional yeast is grown on molasses and is loaded with B vitamins! It contains 16 different amino acids (needed for building muscle), at least 14 minerals and 17 vitamins. Just 2 Tablespoons contains only 60 calories, a whopping 9 grams of protein and 4 grams of fiber.

April 27, 2018Kelly, RD

appetizers, avocado, cooking, dietitian, dinner ideas, healthy recipes, registered dietitian, vegetable recipes

Taco Tarts

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beans make a superior plant-based meat substitute as they are packed with protein, folate, fiber, iron, potassium, B vitamins and antioxidants! Plus, they’re low in fat!

April 23, 2018Kelly, RD

3 Step Meals, appetizers, balanced meals, cooking, dinner ideas, eating to fight cancer, eating to fight disease, healthy cooking, nutrition, pizza recipe, registered dietitian, vegetable recipes, Vegetarian meal

3 Step Zucchini Flatbread

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If you’re not a vegetable eater and this doesn’t look tasty to you, try it anyway! Making vegetables taste good is my speciality. It’s fast, it’s easy, it’s healthy and I’m certain you will like it!

April 12, 2018Kelly, RD

3 Step Meals, balanced meals, cooking, dinner ideas, healthy cooking, healthy meals, healthy recipes, nutrition, nutrition advice, nutrition recommendations, registered dietitian, Vegetarian meal

3 Step Meal

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When more than five people who read your blog on the regular make the same comment, you should probably listen. “Everything you cook sounds good, […]

March 17, 2018Kelly, RD

balanced meals, cooking, dietitian, dinner ideas, eating to fight cancer, eating to fight disease, healthy cooking, healthy meals, nutrition advice, phytochemicals, registered dietitian, vegetable recipes

A Story I’ll Never Forget

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Italian Porcini Mushroom and Pea Risotto

Feeling satisfied by his successful hunt for these wild gems and with full belly, he turned the page in his mushroom book, anxious to embark on his next exploration. With no small degree of trepidation, he read the words

February 18, 2018Kelly, RD

avocado, cooking, dietitian, dinner ideas, eating to fight cancer, eating to fight disease, fad diets, healthy cooking, healthy meals, healthy recipes, nutrition, nutrition recommendations, phytochemicals, registered dietitian, vegetable recipes, Vegetarian meal

Beaches, Beers & Tacos!!

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Copycat recipe for Tommy Bahama fish tacos found in post titled, 'Beaches, Beers and Tacos'

Just about every restaurant, grill, bar, cafe, diner and dive on the beach advertises their version of the world’s latest food fascination.

February 8, 2018Kelly, RD

balanced meals, cooking, dinner ideas, eating to fight cancer, eating to fight disease, healthy cooking, healthy meals, healthy recipes, Indian recipes, nutrition recommendations, phytochemicals, registered dietitian, vegetable recipes, Vegetarian meal

Achcha Khana (Good Food)

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I was fairly new to Indian cuisine when I visited London and fascinated by the orchestra of new flavors.

February 5, 2018Kelly, RD

avocado, balanced meals, cooking, dietitian, dinner ideas, healthy meals, healthy recipes, lemon recipes, nutrition advice, nutrition recommendations, registered dietitian, vegetable recipes, Vegetarian meal

Just Give Me Tacos and Tell Me I’m Pretty

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“You can’t make everyone happy. You are not a taco”

January 27, 2018Kelly, RD

balanced meals, cooking, dietitian, dinner ideas, fad diets, healthy cooking, healthy meals, nutrition recommendations, registered dietitian, sheet pan recipes, vegetable recipes

Signs That Show You Need a Sheet Pan Meal…

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steak and veg on sheet pan, seasoned and ready to roast for Steak, acorn squash and brussels sprouts sheet pan meal

Signs That Show You Need a Sheet Pan Meal… When you wake up in the morning and the first thing on your agenda…

January 25, 2018Kelly, RD

appetizers, balanced meals, cooking, dietitian, dinner ideas, healthy cooking, healthy recipes, healthy snacks, nutrition recommendations, registered dietitian, vegetable recipes

Veggie Flapjacks

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I’m always looking for ways to get kids to like vegetables. Does it always work? Absolutely not. Is it important to keep trying? Certainly! Many […]

January 23, 2018Kelly, RD

balanced meals, cooking, dietitian, dinner ideas, eating to fight cancer, eating to fight disease, healthy cooking, healthy recipes, nutrition, nutrition recommendations, protein, registered dietitian, Vegetarian meal

10 Facts That Will Make You Want to Eat Salmon This Week

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Beautiful, bright and fresh salmon! Find the recipe for Asian cooked salmon

Salmon promotes eye health. Salmon is rich in omega-3 fatty acids which help lubricate dry eyes and the vitamin D in this fatty fish protects […]

January 16, 2018Kelly, RD

cooking, dinner ideas, eating to fight cancer, eating to fight disease, healthy cooking, healthy meals, healthy recipes, lemon recipes, nutrition, nutrition advice, nutrition recommendations, protein, registered dietitian, vegetable recipes, weight loss

Don’t Eat Poopy…Wash Your Lettuce!

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Lemon Pistachio Dressing…It’ll Make You Want to Eat Salad!! I found a great recipe for a lemon pistachio dressing on savoringtimeinthekitchenblogspot.com. Salad is versatile and […]

January 14, 2018Kelly, RD

balanced meals, cooking, dinner ideas, eating to fight cancer, eating to fight disease, healthy cooking, healthy meals, healthy recipes, nutrition recommendations, phytochemicals, registered dietitian, vegetable recipes

Roast Dinner

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Roasted Chicken with Root Vegetables, Garlic & Fresh Thyme

The British love to make roast dinners. I had the privilege of eating many roast dinners served by my generous friend, Emma. Even though she lives […]

January 10, 2018Kelly, RD

cooking, dietitian, dinner ideas, eating to fight cancer, eating to fight disease, healthy cooking, healthy recipes, nutrition, nutrition recommendations, phytochemicals, registered dietitian, vegetable recipes, Vegetarian meal

Shredded Brussels with Balsamic & Honey

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At some markets when in season, you can find brussels sprouts on the stalk. I suppose it presents a bit of a storage issue and […]

January 5, 2018Kelly, RD

appetizers, balanced meals, cooking, dinner ideas, eating to fight disease, healthy cooking, healthy recipes, healthy snacks, nutrition, nutrition recommendations, protein, registered dietitian, vegetable recipes

Winging It

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We were suppose to have Green Chef delivered today. It didn’t come. I need to plan meals and shop accordingly. If I stock fresh […]

January 4, 2018Kelly, RD

balanced meals, cooking, dinner ideas, healthy cooking, healthy meals, healthy recipes, nutrition, nutrition advice, nutrition recommendations, registered dietitian

How to Make a One-Pot Dinner You Won’t Forget…

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Chicken and Mushroom with Sage Casserole

This is a recipe that is a bit sentimental to me. I haven’t seen or tasted it since the first meal Mike made for me. […]

January 2, 2018Kelly, RD

cooking, dietitian, dinner ideas, eating to fight disease, healthy cooking, healthy recipes, nutrition recommendations, phytochemicals, pizza recipe, registered dietitian, vegetable recipes, Vegetarian meal

DIY Veggie Pizza

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I hate ordering delivery pizza with vegetables. I guess I just don’t really like unseasoned, barely cooked bell peppers with nearly raw onions slapped on […]

December 3, 2017Kelly, RD

balanced meals, cooking, dinner ideas, eating to fight cancer, eating to fight disease, healthy cooking, healthy recipes, nutrition, nutrition recommendations, phytochemicals, protein, registered dietitian, Vegetarian meal

Coconut, Curry Lentil Soup

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Forgive me for my recent lack of posts. We’ve been doing a bit of traveling, some crafting, a deal of Christmas shopping, decorating and a […]

November 29, 2017Kelly, RD

cooking, dietitian, dinner ideas, healthy cooking, healthy meals, healthy recipes, nutrition advice, nutrition recommendations, registered dietitian, vegetable recipes

How To Ramen

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Want Chinese takeout without consuming an entire day’s worth of calories? Here’s your answer!

November 16, 2017Kelly, RD

appetizers, cooking, registered dietitian

Ham & Cheese Poppyseed Sliders

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Ham & Cheese Sliders Served w/Sweet Pot Fries

These succulent sandwiches will fly off the platter at any family meal or event!

October 23, 2017Kelly, RD

balanced meals, cooking, eating to fight cancer, eating to fight disease, healthy cooking, healthy recipes, nutrition, nutrition recommendations, phytochemicals, registered dietitian, vegetable recipes, vitamins

Garlic & Lemon Roasted Cauliflower Rice

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Parsley and lemon juice are all you need to make this cauliflower rice a quick, delicious and healthy side!

October 20, 2017Kelly, RD

avocado, balanced meals, cooking, dietitian, eating to fight cancer, eating to fight disease, healthy cooking, healthy meals, healthy recipes, nutrition, nutrition recommendations, protein, registered dietitian, Vegetarian meal

Knock Your Socks Off Veggie Burger

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This is a very messy burger. But, if a burger ain’t messy, it ain’t a good burger ya’ll!

October 19, 2017Kelly, RD

appetizers, cooking, dietitian, healthy recipes, healthy snacks, nutrition, nutrition advice, registered dietitian

Apps

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We had a couple of friends coming over so, I decided to throw together a few appetizers to munch on while we caught up. Herb and garlic Boursin stuffed baby bella mushrooms…

October 17, 2017Kelly, RD

balanced meals, cooking, dietitian, eating to fight cancer, eating to fight disease, Farmer's markets, healthy cooking, healthy meals, healthy recipes, nutrition, nutrition advice, nutrition recommendations, pizza recipe, registered dietitian

Think Outside the Pizza Box

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I love using Naan bread to make homemade pizza. If you have a picky crowd, you can personalize each round.

October 15, 2017Kelly, RD

balanced meals, calorie needs, cooking, dietitian, eating to fight cancer, eating to fight disease, healthy cooking, healthy meals, healthy recipes, nutrition, nutrition advice, nutrition recommendations, protein, registered dietitian, vitamins, weight loss

A Family Favorite

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I love soup because you throw it all into one pot and serve up a complete meal that everyone loves.

October 6, 2017Kelly, RD

balanced meals, calorie needs, cooking, dietitian, energy, fad diets, healthy cooking, healthy meals, nutrition, nutrition advice, nutrition recommendations, protein, protein needs, registered dietitian, vitamins, weight loss

It’s All About the Bowl

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Roasted butternut squash quinoa with browned butter and sage

Breakfast bowls, Greek bowls, burrito bowls, Buddha bowls…a side dish, a main dish, a great packed lunch! I like this new fad! Here are a few things you can put in your quinoa bowl

October 3, 2017Kelly, RD

balanced meals, calorie needs, cooking, dietitian, energy, healthy cooking, healthy meals, nutrition, nutrition advice, protein, protein needs, registered dietitian, weight loss

W.W.I.D

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When I began studying to become a dietitian, I knew I needed to discover a way to shift the savorless plants into something I could really enjoy eating.

September 29, 2017Kelly, RD

calorie needs, cooking, dietitian, exercise, Farmer's markets, healthy cooking, healthy meals, nutrition, nutrition advice, registered dietitian, weight loss

A Pizza My Mind

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Pizza can become your artist’s palette with an endless world of topping options. There’s no reason to eat a plain old cheese and pepperoni pizza!

September 26, 2017Kelly, RD

cooking, dietitian, exercise, Farmer's markets, healthy cooking, healthy meals, nutrition, nutrition advice, registered dietitian, weight loss

Seaside

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The word seaside alone, awakens a sense of relaxation and conjures up thoughts of excitement, pleasure and magnificent beauty. This place on 30A, is no […]

September 25, 2017Kelly, RD

calorie needs, cooking, dietitian, energy, exercise, healthy cooking, healthy meals, nutrition, nutrition advice, protein, registered dietitian, weight loss

Wishing to be Clever Enough to Come Up with a Name Like Epicurious

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this is a low-calorie, low-fat meal. I even think we will have room to add a reasonably-portioned dessert!

September 23, 2017Kelly, RD

cooking, dietitian, exercise, Farmer's markets, healthy cooking, healthy meals, nutrition, nutrition advice, registered dietitian

Gonna Need to Run Extra Miles for This One…

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Despite my early morning anguish, I did it anyway to watch Food Network’s “The Best Thing I Ever Ate”. One of the featured chefs spoke of these Asian garlic noodles that he had in Los Angeles. I had to have them!!!

September 22, 2017Kelly, RD

cooking, dietitian, energy, fad diets, Farmer's markets, healthy cooking, healthy meals, nutrition, nutrition advice, protein, registered dietitian, weight loss

Juicier Than Juicy Cheeseburger

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When you have seemingly numberless kids under foot, threatening your sanity, you burn things…

September 16, 2017Kelly, RD

cooking, dietitian, exercise, healthy cooking, healthy meals, nutrition, nutrition advice, registered dietitian, weight loss

Barefoot Contessa

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I guess I should be glad he didn’t ask for a Giada De Laurentils cookbook. My cleavage wouldn’t measure up.

September 14, 2017Kelly, RD

calorie needs, cooking, dietitian, energy, fad diets, healthy cooking, healthy meals, nutrition, nutrition advice, protein, protein needs, registered dietitian, weight loss

Chicken & Arugula Cacio e Pepe

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Cacio e pepe in Italian means cheese and pepper. This is a pasta dish with few ingredients and is simple to make. I found […]

September 13, 2017Kelly, RD

cooking, dietitian, energy, healthy cooking, healthy meals, nutrition, nutrition advice, registered dietitian, weight loss

Soup for the Soul…

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Ooooooo, this soup smells so good while it’s cooking! I wish you could smell it! Why can’t they make an app for that?!

September 11, 2017Kelly, RD

cooking, Eating out, healthy cooking, healthy meals, nutrition advice, registered dietitian, weight loss

How To Make a Healthy Salad Taste Good

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I have a pretty long list of dishes to take to social events. I can pretty much pull a recipe from my butt (as my […]

September 10, 2017Kelly, RD

cooking, delivery meals, dietitian, Green Chef, healthy cooking, healthy meals, nutrition, nutrition advice, registered dietitian, weight loss

On the Go!

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I admit, there have been times I have offered fruit and yogurt to replace the neglected meal provided.

September 8, 2017Kelly, RD

calorie needs, cooking, delivery meals, dietitian, energy, Green Chef, healthy cooking, healthy meals, nutrition, nutrition advice, registered dietitian, weight loss, weight loss supplements

Funny Story About Pho

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Pronounced “fuh”. Fuhnny, huh? The first time I ever had it, I wanted to try the full deal. No Americanizing for me, please. I want […]

September 7, 2017Kelly, RD

cooking, dietitian, Farmer's markets, healthy cooking, healthy meals, nutrition, nutrition advice, registered dietitian

Farmer’s Market Finds

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I love to support local farmers. Often, you get organic produce picked only a few days ago and you don’t have to pay the price […]

September 4, 2017Kelly, RD

cooking, dietitian, healthy cooking, healthy meals, nutrition, nutrition advise, registered dietitian

Pasta Disasta!

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My spa blue KitchenAid mixer is my best friend in the kitchen. I use to have a red one to go with my red kitchen […]

September 2, 2017Kelly, RD

cooking, dietitian, frittata, nutrition, registered dietitian

You Gotta Wear an Apron When You Fry Bacon

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This quiche is outstanding! I don’t even want to know how much fat is in this meal but, you can’t eat rabbit food every day, now can you?

September 1, 2017Kelly, RD

cooking, dietitian, energy, healthy meals, nutrition advice, protein, protein needs, registered dietitian, vitamins, weight loss

Breakfast Parfaits

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Breakfast is a hard meal for me. Not everyone will eat cereal, you know, the easy breakfast. One kid says the sweeter the better, hardly […]

August 30, 2017Kelly, RD

cooking, dietitian, Farmer's markets, healthy cooking, healthy meals, nutrition, nutrition advice, registered dietitian

Steaks and Shambles

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Here we were at dinner-making hour and all the kids claimed supreme boredom and couldn’t seem to entertain themselves. I reluctantly suggested a fort. Out […]

August 29, 2017Kelly, RD

cooking, dietitian, healthy cooking, healthy meals, nutrition, nutrition advice, registered dietitian, weight loss

So, is it “mih-nuh-STRO-nee”or “mini-strohn”?

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Debatable. That’s what I’m making for dinner. Another one-pot-wonder. I’m aaaaall about a complete meal in one dish when I’m making dinner for the little […]

August 28, 2017Kelly, RD

cooking, dietitian, healthy cooking, healthy meals, nutrition, nutrition advice, registered dietitian, weight loss

Pick Your Battles…

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One of the nicest things anyone did for me after I had Andrew was make my family a meal. It is so overwhelming to bring […]

August 25, 2017Kelly, RD

cooking, dietitian, healthy cooking, healthy meals, nutrition, nutrition advice, registered dietitian, weight loss

Moroccan Chicken, Roasted Curry Cauliflower & Indian Dahl

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Beans, peas and lentils contain phytosterols, isoflaones and saponins that prevent colon, breast and ovarian cancers and prevent cancer cell multiplication.

August 23, 2017Kelly, RD

cooking, delivery meals, dietitian, Green Chef, healthy cooking, healthy meals, nutrition, nutrition advise, registered dietitian, weight loss

Tuna Melts and Tortillas

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I feel like Green Chef meals are gourmet. If I were to make this on my own, not only would I have to search all over town to find all of these ingredients

August 22, 2017Kelly, RD

cooking, delivery meals, dietitian, energy, Green Chef, healthy cooking, healthy meals, nutrition, nutrition advice, protein, protein needs, registered dietitian, vitamins, weight loss

#1 Green Chef

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Mike said this Green Chef meal was one of his favorites. The more I have thought about it, the more I’m certain it IS my favorite

August 19, 2017Kelly, RD

cooking, dietitian, exercise, healthy cooking, healthy meals, nutrition, nutrition advice, registered dietitian, weight loss

Back to the Grind!

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I made the “panini” from a Giada de Leurantiis recipe, much to my husband’s delight as is any mention of the name Giada. My Dad says, “Giada is getting too big for her…

August 15, 2017Kelly, RD

cooking, delivery meals, dietitian, healthy cooking, healthy meals, nutrition, nutrition advice, registered dietitian, Uncategorized

Recent Fare…

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We’ve eaten a few good meals since my last post.

August 5, 2017Kelly, RD

cooking, delivery meals, dietitian, healthy cooking, healthy meals, nutrition, nutrition advice, registered dietitian

Whats for Dinner

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Mike seasoned the Snapper with a little salt, and pepper and gave the fillets a light dusting of flour, then pan-seared them to perfection. The meat was tender and sweet!