Nutritious Spin on Peaches and Cream Using Canned Foods
Try this dessert made with condensed milk and canned peaches
As a chef, dietitian, and busy mom cooking for a family, I have always enjoyed canned foods at home. My favorite go-to’s that I always keep on hand include canned beans (vegan protein in an instant), canned pasta sauce (my girls love), canned green...
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Ricotta-Stuffed Jackfruit with Cinnamon
These stuffed jackfruits are sweet and creamy enough to serve as dessert.
These stuffed jackfruits are sweet and creamy enough to serve as dessert. You can enjoy them right away with a fork-and-knife wrap them individually and freeze, nibbling on them as a frozen treat. Pull them from the freezer a couple of minutes before biting...
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Holiday Gift Ideas for People Who Love to Cook in my December 2017 Newsletter
You won’t want to miss the gift guide in my December 2017 newsletter, featuring 12 awesome gifts for cooks. From stocking stuffers to splurge-worthy kitchen items, I’ve got you covered.
I also announce my new food reboot program, 4Real, launching soon. Join the waitlist now!...
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Dark Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods
Think you don’t have time to make your own holiday treats? Think again. Impress your guests with these festive dark chocolate covered pretzel rods dipped in crushed candy canes that are as delicious as they are easy to prepare.
Peppermint-Studded Dark Chocolate Covered Pretzels
1 bag...
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Registered Dietitian’s Analysis of Whole Grains Featured on Food Network
Michelle breaks down a new American Journal of Clinical Nutrition study and what foods contain the highest amounts of whole grains.
Butternut Squash-Orange Pie for Food Network’s Healthy Eats Blog
Butternut squash and oranges breathe new life into this Butternut Squash-Orange Pie with Coconut Whipped Cream I created for Food Network’s Healthy Eats Blog. The natural sweetness of the squash and orange replace up to one third of added sugar, and plant-based coconut oil stands...
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Vanilla Cheesecake Bars with Orange
Since I love a good cheesecake, I created a solution for the next time I’m craving a slice of heaven that still satisfies with a more responsible nutritional profile—under 200 calories.
Yogurt replaces half of the cream cheese, which reduces the saturated fat and calorie...
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Chocolate Milk Tapioca Pudding as Heard on Jenny McCarthy’s Show
Instead of buying pre-packaged pudding snacks, you can make your own using fresh chocolate milk. It’s easy to create delicious, affordable and nutritious foods such as pudding at home using milk. Each serving of this creamy, chocolaty pudding contains 1/2 cup milk, providing nine...
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My Diet-Friendly Desserts on “The Doctors” Show!
Today my diet-friendly desserts segment aired on “The Doctors” show! Get the recipes here: Ooh La Latte Pops, Pump-Cakes, Hawaiian Dream Ice Cream.
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