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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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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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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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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Orange & Beet Salad with Arugula & Pistachios

by Michelle Dudash, Chef and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

March 29, 2013 • 0 comments

 You can’t beat beet salad Beets are one of those love or “no, thank you” vegetables. If you’ve only experienced canned beets, freshly roasted beets will expose your taste buds to a whole new texture and natural, concentrated sweetness. And oh, the colors. Beets can...

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Halibut en Papillote with Cherry Tomatoes, Capers & Garlic

by Michelle Dudash, Chef and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

March 18, 2013 • 4 comments

Steam up veggies, fresh halibut in parchment paper   There are very few proteins that I simply bake without first searing or browning. You will usually end up with a lackluster lump of pale meat if you skip this step. Fish prepared en papillote (in paper–parchment),...

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Quinoa and Black Bean Cakes with Cumin & Chile

by Michelle Dudash, Chef and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

February 27, 2013 • 4 comments

 Quinoa, spices pat into a tasty vegetarian burger Breaking news: My husband agreed to eat one vegetarian meal per week. Upon hearing his statement, I had to act quickly. But why cook quinoa in plain water when you can cook it in delicious vegetable broth?...

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Creamy Ginger-Orange Smoothie with Almond Butter

by Michelle Dudash, Chef and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

February 21, 2013 • 3 comments

Recently my brother-in-law shipped us a case of Florida oranges. Shortly thereafter my husband’s co-worker gave us a grocery bag full of freshly picked oranges from her backyard. I had so many oranges I panicked! Who would eat them? (I love them, my daughter...

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Oven-Fried Onion Bloom with Tangy Dipping Sauce

by Michelle Dudash, Chef and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

February 13, 2013 • 13 comments

If you’re like me, you love a good deep fry. I was born and raised in Wisconsin, after all, where I was no stranger to Friday fish fries and deep-fried cheese curds. I’ve enjoyed the deep-fried onion blooms found on restaurant menus across the...

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