Healthy Weight Loss
Air-Fried Falafel Bites Easy Homemade Recipe
Falafel Bites are a tasty and crowd-pleasing appetizer, but they can definitely translate to any meal! Follow the directions to make the falafel and serve in a salad or pita instead! Here we used the air fryer to quickly and evenly cook the falafel, while giving it a...
Almond Flour Pizza Crust
Almond flour pizza crusts are crunchy, sturdy, and taste like a thin-crust regular pizza! I don't eat gluten-free personally, but I have a lot of friends who do for medical reasons. They talk about how it can be discouraging when they have a pizza craving and their...
3 Healthy Hanukkah Recipes For Your Table
When you think of the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, you usually think of potato latkes which are fried in oil. “Oil” is celebrated as a miracle during Hanukkah in the Jewish faith. The miracle that took place was when the Jewish people rededicated their temple in...
Easy Tofu Curry is a healthier version of traditional take-out
Tofu curry is a great take-out remake that is much healthier than your average tofu curry! This vegetarian curry is also garlic and onion free! These common flavor enhancers can cause digestive distress for people who are sensitive to them. This recipe uses a wide...
8 Favorite Dietitian Cookbooks for Every Condition
Okay, I have a secret to confess. I love cookbooks. I guess it doesn’t come as a surprise to anyone, given that I am a dietitian and I love cooking. My cookbook collection comes in second only to my apron collection. But that is a different story. Cookbooks can be...
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pistachios and Pomegranate
I loooove roasting brussels sprouts in the fall and winter. Roasted brussels sprouts with pistachios and pomegranate is a perfect addition to any holiday feast, or fall-time meal. As a Registered Dietitian, I like to encourage my clients to enjoy their favorite...
Tart Homemade Cranberry Sauce sweetened with Dates
When I hear “cranberry sauce,” I automatically think of Thanksgiving dinner and the canned, jellied sauce that was always served at the table. But making my own tart cranberry sauce, sweetened with dates, is super easy and heart healthy. Whether you want to branch out...
Thanksgiving Cheese Ball shaped like a pumpkin!
A cheese ball is a classic appetizer! It is perfect for holiday dinners, parties with friends, or date-night at home! A cheese ball appetizer is made from a base of soft cheese such as cream cheese, and then you can add other variety of cheeses or toppings to boost...
Low Carb Stuffing
Stuffing is definitely an essential part of Thanksgiving dinner, and we want to make sure everybody is able to enjoy it. For those working to manage their blood sugars, we’ve come up with this lower carb stuffing recipe that is balanced with protein, fats, and fiber,...
Lamb Gyros using ground lamb or chicken
No take out needed! With a little prep, ground lamb gyros can homemade! Baking and then broiling means you can cook in advance, and broil when you're ready to eat! If you are interested in a lower fat option, you could substitute ground chicken for the lamb in this...
Spicy Cashew Vegan Queso
Spicy Cashew Vegan Queso is a delicious recipe for vegetarians. If you've never used cashews to create a creamy vegan sauce, it's time to try it! We used them here to make a spicy cashew vegan queso! This vegan queso recipe is quick and easy. First you will need a...
Slow Cooker Black Beans
If you've never cooked dried beans, you are missing out. Slow cooker black beans are creamy and delicious, and I'm never going back! And to add to the happiness, cooking dried black beans is extremely economical! Yes, take a look below, one pound of dried black...