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Turkey Time
To keep with my recent theme of non-vegan/non-vegetarian foods, I decided to try my hand at some turkey recipes. I absolutely LOVE turkey, but besides its great taste, it has many nutritional...
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Eggs Baked in Tomato Sauce
If you’re like me, you can’t get enough eggs. Fried or poached eggs, when placed over any food, create the most unctuous, delicious, satisfying meal (in my opinion at least). Seriously, what is better...
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Prosciutto-Wrapped Chicken Stuffed with Dates and Goat Cheese
Yes, prosciutto and chicken on Good Friday…I never claimed to be a good Catholic. This recipe was inspired by a recent dinner at State in Chicago. On Fridays, every menu item is $5.99! Plus they have...
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Quinoa Power Breakfast: Gluten, Dairy and Egg-Free
Quinoa is often praised by dietitians and other health professionals as a super-food. While I find the term “super-food” a little gimmicky, it is mostly true in the case of quinoa. A grain, quinoa...
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Protein Pasta, Made with Black Beans
Here’s a tip from a foodie dietitian (me!): ALWAYS check out the ethnic food aisle at your grocery store. There are so many amazing, unique products bursting with flavor and often, nutrition. I...
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Wild Blueberry, Avocado and Sweet Corn Salsa {Recipe ReDux Sponsored Contest}
“Wild blueberries, you make my heart sing…” When I found out that the Wild Blueberry Association of North America (WBANA) was sponsoring this month’s Recipe ReDux challenge, I could not have been more...
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Vegan Tofu “Feta” + Homemade Lemon Vodka
Feta “cheese” made out of tofu? Blasphemy! I, too, was skeptical that bland, mushy tofu could be turned into the deliciousness that is feta cheese. Luckily, I was also curious as to what it would taste...
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Easy, Healthier Chicken “Cacciatore” with Black Beluga Lentils
Why is Chicken Cacciatore so delicious? Perhaps it’s the rich, dark meat. Or the fact that it’s cooked with liquid ingredients, yielding the most moist, juicy, delicious chicken. Well, I’ve captured...
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Eggs Baked in Spaghetti Squash “Nests”
Spring is here! It’s been a loooonnngg winter here in Chicago, so today — the first day of spring — is extremely exciting. It signals warmer weather, new life and hope. Yes, that is slightly dramatic,...
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Kale and Sweet Potato Niçoise Salad
Ever since eating my first Niçoise salad, I’ve been hooked. The perfect green beans. The Kalamata olives (my favorite). The potatoes, which give just the right amount of sustenance to the salad. And of...
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Cookie Dough Protein Bites {Recipe ReDux}
Who doesn’t like COOKIE DOUGH?? Well, I’ve healthified it for this month’s Recipe ReDux challenge — “Bars & Bites for Brown Bags.” Whether you pack your lunch in a bento box, a brown bag or a...
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Eggs Nestled In Vegetables
Eggs are, quite possibly, one of my favorite foods. Full of protein, vitamins, minerals and healthy fats — all for 70 calories a pop (for a large egg). Enough about nutrition, though. Let’s focus on...
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Vegan Moroccan Stew {Recipe ReDux}
Scary spices. No, I’m not talking about your least favorite Spice Girl. I’m talking the theme for this month’s Recipe ReDux: Spooky Spices: You know they are lurking there: Way in the back of your...
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6-Ingredient Miso Honey Roasted Chickpeas {Recipe ReDux}
Do you ever rummage through your fridge or pantry and think, ‘I really have to use up x before it goes bad’? It could be a random spice at the back of your spice cabinet, a condiment on your fridge...
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Goat Cheese, Dried Plum and Rosemary-Stuffed Chicken Thighs with Sautéed...
By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by California Dried Plum Board and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time. Happy May,...
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Toasted Coconut Cashew Butter {Recipe ReDux}
Wow! I can’t believe it’s already May 21. That means t-minus one week until yours truly’s birthday AND it’s Recipe ReDux time! This month we were tasked with showcasing kitchen staples that we now make...
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Mediterranean Shepherd’s Pie {Recipe ReDux}
When I say PIE, you say… Shepherd’s Pie (??) To be honest, I’ve never actually had Shepherd’s Pie until today, but when the ladies of Recipe ReDux tasked us with showing our “Pie Love,” I wanted to go...
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Zesty Heirloom Tomato Taco Salad {Sponsored Recipe ReDux}
One of the best parts of summer is the amazing produce that’s available in Chicago — especially fresh-from-the-garden tomatoes (or fresh-from-the-CSA in my case). Top those tomatoes with deliciousness...
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Spiced Beef Stew {Recipe ReDux}
When the weather cools down, there’s nothing I love more than stew. Okay, maybe I love pumpkin more, but I digress. Not only is stew fool-proof, but it allows for creativity. Have carrots? Peppers?...
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Red Velvet Protein Bites {Recipe ReDux}
Red Velvet doesn’t have to mean cake and artificial food dye. Beets lend the most beautiful reddish-purple to these protein bites, along with an earthy taste. Keep these bites in the freezer for a...
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