Looking for the perfect appetizer for your next tailgate or game-day watch party? These recipes are sure to be a crowd pleaser!
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It’s hard to beat a good BLT. I mean, first of all, who doesn’t love bacon? So I’ve pulled all of those classic ingredients and flavors together in this BLT Chopped Salad recipe!
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I love cooking and coming up with new recipes, but even I get a little burned out when it comes to cooking dinner every night. I think it’s because once you have kids, cooking dinner becomes more of a daily task on your “to-do” list. Click here to find my approach to the “chore” dinner dilemma!
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“Should I Use Olive Oil or Avocado Oil?” This is a question that I’ve gotten from several followers over the past few months. And since avocados are known for their “good” fat, it makes complete sense to wonder if one is better than the other. Check out this post to find out all you need to know!
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Labor Day marks the start of Fall on in my mind and on the calendar but definitely not temperature-wise when you live in the South. So if you’re thinking it’s too late for frozen treats, think again! These treats are perfect for September to satisfy your sweet tooth and to keep you cool during those first few weeks of school!
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There’s another aspect to your kid’s lunchbox that might not have crossed your mind: The Teacher’s Perspective. And last year, I polled teachers asking what they WISHED they could tell parents about packed lunches. The feedback from teachers was overwhelming but pretty consistent across the board, and I’m sharing a quick abbreviated version on FIVE things that teachers wish parents wouldn’t pack in their kids’ lunches.
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I’m a sucker for tomato-mozzarella-basil combo any day, but especially when you add a little roasted garlic to it!
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Getting adequate sleep is as key as making changes to diet and exercise when it comes to weight loss! I’m sharing 6 things you can do to get a little more, better quality shut-eye.
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Creamy risotto is one of my favorite carbs, but cooking risotto on the stovetop is NOT a favorite past time. However, I recently discovered that the Instant Pot is a total game-changer when it comes to making risotto. No more stirring over a hot stove!
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With these air fryer chickpeas around, my kids aren’t the only ones who get excited for snack time! Find the recipe here!
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Okay friends — lets TACO ‘bout this BUFFALO CHICKEN TACOS recipe. The good news is that you can convert everyone’s favorite dip into a SUPER easy meal that’s ready just in time for Taco Tuesday! The bad news is that you’ll have to control yourself from eating every single one.
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Want to improve health and slow aging? I’ve got a few small changes to start just that!
Once again, it all goes back to chronic inflammation, a topic that seems to be popping up EVERYwhere lately. But unlike some other health trends, reducing inflammation has got plenty of science to back up the hype.
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I’ve regularly described healthier foods that I wanted my kids to eat as things that would make them stronger, faster, or smarter, but turns out this may not have been the best wording to use. In fact, I might should have just said nothing at all! Sure, would love to rewind a few years to when Madeline and Griffin were 6 and 3 to try this out.
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Ever since I discovered Trader Joe’s refrigerated Balela Salad, I knew I had to try to create my own at-home version. Serve this quick, no-cook dish as a side salad or as your entrée for a quick plant-based lunch.
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Eating fast-food is a reality for everyone at times — even dietitians! I polled my colleages asking them to share what they order at places like McDonald’s, Taco Bell, Wendy’s, Chick-fil-A, Starbucks, Moe’s Southwestern Grill, and a few others. Want to know they order when they hit the drive-thru? Find out here!
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I was thrilled to be included in this Food Network article on best foods to include to keep energy levels up. Check out the article here!
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I resisted ALDI for a long time. Something about always having a quarter ready for a cart and bagging your own groceries just seemed intimidating. But, a few weeks ago I went to ALDI with a friend who's a regular who showed me the ropes. The result? Find out here!
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Following an anti-inflammatory diet doesn’t mean eating expensive, bland health foods. In fact, I’ve really found the opposite to be true. And to prove just that, I sharing my favorite anti-inflammatory finds at Trader Joe’s!
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Find out how connected every part of your body really is in my new article for Cooking Light!
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