Michelle’s Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps as Seen on The Chew

by Michelle Dudash, Chef and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

January 27, 2014 • 2 comments

By Michelle Dudash, RDN We are nearly one month into the new year. How are you doing with your resolutions? If your commitment to eat healthier or lose weight is fading or already just a faint memory, allow me to tempt you with my latest...

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How to Make a Beef Tenderloin Roast

My most requested recipe

by Michelle Dudash, Chef and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

November 27, 2013 • 0 comments

Sponsored post One of my family’s favorite holiday traditions is cooking roast beef tenderloin on Christmas Day. Once you know the proper technique of cooking a roast, it is so simple to prepare some steps in advance, and then finish cooking it in the oven...

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Pear, Apple and Grape Salad with Thyme and Walnuts

by Michelle Dudash, Chef and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

November 18, 2013 • 2 comments

While lush summer berries and melons are frequently enjoyed as fruit salad, it is a mystery to me why seasonal fall fruits don’t get the same treatment. I’m trying to change that by tempting you with this salad made of the season’s bounty, including...

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Creamy Vegan White Bean Ranch Dip

by Michelle Dudash, Chef and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

September 19, 2013 • 8 comments

Ranch dressing….what’s not to love? The complex blend of herbs, spices and salt. The acidic tang of buttermilk. Its versatility on vegetable crudités, French fries, and dare I mention bad pizza crust? But the downside: 2 tablespoons delivers 145 calories, 13% of the Daily...

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Steve’s Grilled Shrimp Po’ Boy Sandwiches with Fresh Herb Mayonnaise, and Dispelling Mayo Myths

by Michelle Dudash, Chef and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

August 16, 2013 • 0 comments

Steve’s Grilled Shrimp Po’ Boy Sandwiches with Fresh Herb Mayonnaise, and Dispelling Mayo Myths My husband Steve struck again with this so simple, yet so delicious, sandwich that cooks on the grill in just a few minutes. The key to this sandwich is the sauce,...

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Crunchy Cilantro-Lime Hummus Tacos

by Michelle Dudash, Chef and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

August 12, 2013 • 0 comments

My husband actually raved about these vegan tacos! He didn’t ask for a side of chicken sausage or even sprinkle on cheese. He just happily ate (devoured) them, as I did: slathered with taco sauce and filled with mixed greens. The recipe yields tacos that are...

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Mini Fig-Peach Cobblers with Whole-Grain Topping

by Michelle Dudash, Chef and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

August 5, 2013 • 0 comments

One day recently I had an intense craving for a summer fruit cobbler. An abundance of figs in my fridge proved the inspiration for the base I created for this easy-going dessert. This time of year, fig trees are going bonkers, producing buckets of...

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Tepary Bean Salad with Red Bell Pepper, Cumin & Lemon Vinaigrette

by Michelle Dudash, Chef and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

July 30, 2013 • 0 comments

How to Cook Tepary Beans I recently discovered tepary beans – the only legume native to Arizona, from the Southern region – while attending the Arizona Farmer + Chef Connection. Tepary beans commonly come in brown and white varieties and one serving boasts 9 grams...

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Single-Pan Sunny-Side Up Eggs with Kale, Red Peppers & Garlic

by Michelle Dudash, Chef and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

July 22, 2013 • 0 comments

There are 100 ways to cook an egg, so the saying goes. And here’s one to add to your clean eating recipe repertoire. Loaded with a rainbow of vegetables, this recipe can really be enjoyed for any meal. Sop up all of the juicy...

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Angel Hair Pasta with Wild Salmon, Corn & Basil

by Michelle Dudash, Chef and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

July 11, 2013 • 0 comments

What to Do with Leftover Salmon and Corn Now that summer is in full swing, I buy fresh wild Alaskan salmon regularly, since it’s abundant in peak season and often on sale. When my husband travels to the big box retailer, we take advantage of...

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