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Amazing Vegan Tacos!

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Fresh squash is abundant right now and there’s no need to limit yourself to one type.

November 20, 2023Kelly, RD

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The Good. The Bad. The Ugly. Wiser Wednesday #2

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Isn’t it funny? We all want an easy fix. Easier than coming up with a raw meal

December 27, 2018Kelly, RD

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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

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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

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How To Rock Sourdough

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I love how the crust developed crispness and the cheese became browned and deeply golden.

July 31, 2018Kelly, RD

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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

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Bangers and Mash

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That’s right, my British buds; last night’s Green Chef meal was bangers and mash! My sweet husband cooked it. As always, I was elated to […]

June 23, 2018Kelly, RD

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Boursin Stuffed Mushrooms

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mushrooms are extremely low in calories, contain vitamin D and selenium. These edible fungi are also a good source of riboflavin. Bake these amazing cheese stuffed mushrooms in 8 minutes.

May 30, 2018Kelly, RD

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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#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

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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

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Recent Fare…

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

August 5, 2017Kelly, RD

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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!