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bread, breakfast, favorites, main dish, vegetarian, weeknight, winter

April 3, 2017

Italian Poached Eggs with Garlicky Toast

Eggs in tomato sauce. It's the prefect clean-out-the-fridge breakfast, and it's fast enough for a weekend or weekday. You can make your own sauce using the recipe below, store-bought tomato sauce, or leftovers from that spaghetti you had two nights ago. It comes together in a flash, and it's always delicious. That garlicky toast is a must for mopping up runny egg yolks and any lingering sauce. The key is to poach the eggs until the whites are just set and the yolks are still runny. Keep a close eye on them during the cooking process to achieve this balance.&n[...]

favorites, fish, main dish, vegetable, weeknight, winter

March 20, 2017

Easy Vegetable Pad Thai

This pad thai recipe has been a house favorite for a while now, and I'm finally getting around to sharing it with you. It's an easy weeknight meal that comes together quickly and is sure to satisfy that noodle craving. Because sometimes you just need some sweet and tangy noodles, amiright? Whatever you do, don't leave out the garnishes. Lime, cilantro, and peanuts make this dish. If you're not a fan of cilantro, some sliced scallions would be a tasty swap. This dish is excellent as-is, but feel free to add a protein source. I suggest sautéing[...]

favorites, fish, main dish

February 20, 2017

Pistachio-Crusted Nordic Salmon

This recipe - and variations of it - has been a staple in my house for some time. It takes very little effort to throw together, cooks quickly, and tastes like a pricey restaurant entree. If you don't have pistachios at home (we usually don't because they get eaten in 7 seconds), you can use chopped walnuts or panko breadcrumbs for a tasty alternative. The omega-3 fatty acids in salmon and other fatty fish like herring, mackerel, anchovies, and sardines serve up quite a few health benefits, which is why organizations like the American Heart Association reco[...]

favorites, main dish, meal prep, vegetarian, weeknight

January 9, 2017

Tempeh Tacos with Guac Sauce

I've recently talked to a lot of people who feel they don't have time to eat well. Most people I know are trying to find a way to balance full-time work, taking care of family members, time with loved ones, time for exercise, time for fun, time for chores and responsibilities, etc. and are driving themselves crazy trying to do all the things. Who in the world has time to cook anymore? Even as a dietitian-nutritionist who tries to prioritize health, I often find myself in this camp as well. I know through trial-and-error that pa[...]

dessert, favorites

October 31, 2016

Dark Chocolate Gelato

Happy Halloween! We're having a warm October in St. Louis, but no matter what the weather is like where you live, it's always the right weather for gelato. If you're curious about the difference between ice cream and gelato, today's your lucky day. Ice cream is made from a custard base of milk, cream, and eggs, and a fair amount of air is whipped into it during the churning process to make a higher volume, lighter product. Gelato, on the other hand, is usually made with a higher proportion of milk, less cream and eggs, and it is churned slowly to incorporate minim[...]