Easy Grilled Artichokes with Roasted Garlic-Dijon Puree

by Michelle Dudash, Chef and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

July 3, 2013 • 2 comments

There are two ways of doing things in the kitchen: the restaurant chef’s way and the easy way. When I cooked at the five-star Mary Elaine’s, I was in charge of the artichokes, trimming them by the case. First I cut off all of...

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Fruity Coconut Cream Freezer Cupcakes with Dark Chocolate

by Michelle Dudash, Chef and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

June 12, 2013 • 0 comments

Say the word “cupcake” to my 4-year-old daughter and a joyful squeal will immediately follow. Include some fruit and her oh-so-favorite dark chocolate and you have sealed the deal. While I love the textured almonds on the bottom, she asked me to remove the...

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Slow Cooker Lentil Sloppy Joes

by Michelle Dudash, Chef and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

June 6, 2013 • 0 comments

Slow cookers offer so much more than hearty winter stews, and in the summer any way to escape the heat of the kitchen is welcome. How about a summertime sandwich of lentil sloppy joes? The inspiration for this recipe stems from a stovetop version by Heather McDougall,...

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California Avocado & Egg Breakfast Salad, and Giveaway!

by Michelle Dudash, Chef and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

May 30, 2013 • 22 comments

  Sponsored post Each week I hard-boil a batch of eggs for a weekday morning quick source of high-quality protein for my husband, 3-year-old and myself. Typically I season my quartered egg with olive oil, salt and pepper, and enjoy it with a side of toast...

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Hibiscus Tea Raspberry “Sangria” Mocktail with Orange & Mint

by Michelle Dudash, Chef and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

May 22, 2013 • 5 comments

This gorgeous, ruby red tea originates from the leaves of the hibiscus flower. In health food stores you’re likely to find this tea labeled “hibiscus”, and in mainstream grocery stores common brands are Raspberry Zinger® and Passion®. If all else fails, search ingredient lists...

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Thyme Seared Scallops on Coconut Creamed Corn with Red Bell Peppers

by Michelle Dudash, Chef and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

May 13, 2013 • 2 comments

Coconut oil can substitute for butter in some recipes  There are two schools when it comes to coconut oil: the lovers and the haters. As I continue to sift through information, I fall somewhere in the middle. The pros of coconut oil are that it’s...

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Banana Coconut Cream Bars with Almond Crust

by Michelle Dudash, Chef and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

April 26, 2013 • 3 comments

A couple of months ago, I was trying out a gluten-free diet, which I am no longer on. I was “jonesing” for something crusty, carby and sweet, and I couldn’t get banana cream pie off my mind, so I came up with this dessert....

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Spring Sugar Snap Pea Shooters

by Michelle Dudash, Chef and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

April 19, 2013 • 0 comments

 Puree makes eating veggies a snap It can be so tempting to skip vegetables at lunch. Maybe you have healthy pasta dinner leftovers, but no vegetables to serve on the side. That batch of chicken breasts that you grilled to last all week is protein-packed,...

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Fresh Strawberry Coconut Water Mocktail

by Michelle Dudash, Chef and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

April 11, 2013 • 2 comments

As the temperature rises, it’s important to maintain good hydration to feel and perform your best. I grow tired of plain water and a lower-calorie mocktail is sometimes a welcome diversion from a fully leaded cocktail. Part beverage, part snack, this drink is brimming with...

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Steve’s Saucy Baked Salmon with Dijon & Dill

by Michelle Dudash, Chef and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

April 4, 2013 • 0 comments

Rejoice! Wild Alaskan salmon season is near. It will begin any week now, so just keep in touch with your grocer’s fishmonger who will give you the scoop on its anticipated arrival. While canned and frozen salmon serve a purpose during the winter months...

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