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Easy Cucumber Recipes

Cucumbers are one of my favorite vegetables. They are most always available, come in a variety of types, easy to add to salads and sandwiches, and are high in water. At 96% water, cucumbers are a great way to help with hydration and add crunch to dishes. English cucumbers (the long skinny ones usually wrapped […]

Ask the Dietitian: Bottled Salad Dressing

I prefer to buy bottled salad dressing rather than make my own at home due to convenience, taste, and mouthfeel. The brand I currently purchase is Ken’s Simply Vinaigrette Italian. Since I work with Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) Kelly Nordby, I thought it would be interesting to get her thoughts on this commercially processed product. Questions: […]

A Guaranteed Method for No Stick Fish

Eating more fish (not fried of course) is a great step toward healthy eating. Cooking fish, however, can be daunting. Even an experienced cook has torn, shredded, or mangled fish when trying to flip it. Cooking salmon is relatively easy thanks to its high fat content. Check out this blog to see how to cook […]

What Kitchen Equipment Do I Really Need?

Everyone needs the basics to make a meal – knives, cutting board, pots and pans, spatulas, spoons, mixing bowls, measuring cups, you get the idea. Beyond that, what gadgets or pieces of equipment do you REALLY need? A good knife and some practice can take the place of many gadgets sold today. Here is what […]

Are My Coffee Habits Healthy?

Coffee, in many places, is more than just a beverage- it can often symbolize connection, culture, history, productivity, and daily routine. Worldwide, approximately 2.25 billion cups of coffee are consumed each day, and in the U.S., nearly 3 in 4 Americans consume coffee each day. But should our consumption be this high? Coffee is ambiguous in that way- […]

What I Learned at Cooking School- Part 4

Cooking is my passion. I am fortunate that this passion often overlaps my career in nutrition as we work to build healthy recipes, test cooking techniques, and write curricula that helps everyday cooks make healthy food for their family. As with any passion, you should sharpen your knives from time to time. The way I […]

What I Learned at Cooking School- Part 3

Cooking is my passion. I am fortunate that this passion often overlaps my career in nutrition as we work to build healthy recipes, test cooking techniques, and write curricula that helps everyday cooks make healthy food for their family. As with any passion, you should sharpen your knives from time to time. The way I […]

What I Learned at Cooking School- Part 2

Cooking is my passion. I am fortunate that this passion often overlaps my career in nutrition as we work to build healthy recipes, test cooking techniques, and write curricula that helps everyday cooks make healthy food for their family. As with any passion, you should sharpen your knives from time to time. The way I […]

What I Learned at Cooking School- Part 1

Cooking is my passion. I am fortunate that this passion often overlaps my career in nutrition as we work to build healthy recipes, test cooking techniques, and write curricula that helps everyday cooks make healthy food for their family. As with any passion, you should sharpen your knives from time to time. The way I […]

Easy Egg Bites

You may be familiar with egg bites that are offered at Starbucks or in the freezer section. They are super convenient and offer a grab and go high-protein option for breakfast or lunch. They can be, however, loaded with too much cheese and have a steep price tag. Even with escalating egg cost, you can […]