Spanish Cocktail Meatballs with Piquillo Pepper Tomato Sauce, Bonus Spain Pics

by Michelle Dudash, Chef and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

December 5, 2012 • 0 comments

Fried or boiled? That is the question. While pan-frying meatballs yields a deliciously caramelized crust, the final product is likely to be in the shape of a pyramid, rather than round, because the heavier sides may sag while cooking. A simmered meatball, however, will...

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Recipe: Fresh Mozzarella with Tomato Coulis and Basil

by Michelle Dudash, Chef and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

August 22, 2012 • 0 comments

Italy, take me back. I dream of the day I’ll return for a visit and dine on oodles of freshly made pasta, sipping wine on a veranda overlooking rolling fields of vineyards. Years ago in Tuscany, my husband and I ventured to the little town...

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Nutritionist on Arizona Midday: After-School Snacks

by Michelle Dudash, Chef and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

August 13, 2012 • 0 comments

Reported by Megan Hall Now that August is upon us, it’s time to start thinking about going back to school. But it’s not just about notebooks and pencils—why not find some new ideas for after-school snacks? Providing a healthy snack after school is a great...

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Chilled Corn Soup (Corn Chowder)

This light corn chowder is made with coconut milk and low-fat milk.

by Michelle Dudash, Chef and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

August 1, 2012 • 1 comment

Whenever I list corn as a healthy food, people never fail to stare with a mix of amazement and concern. “Isn’t corn fattening?” Ah…No. You’re entering a carb no-hater zone. Virtually all vegetables offer nutritional benefits. As for corn, one medium ear is about 100 calories,...

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Recipe: Summer Spanish Tapas 3-Ways

by Michelle Dudash, Chef and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

July 5, 2012 • 0 comments

Recipe: Summer Spanish Tapas 3-Ways How to Eat at a Tapas Bar Once merely intended to shield glasses of wine from fruit flies, tapas have expanded into substantial snacks, easily turned into meals. My husband and I toured Barcelona in June, and tapas taverns were our...

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Lime-Basil Shrimp & California Avocado Lettuce Wraps

by Michelle Dudash, Chef and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

June 27, 2012 • 61 comments

  Lime-Basil Shrimp & California Avocado Lettuce Wraps Grocery shopping at the beginning of each season puts an extra spring in my step, the newly available produce lifting me out of my food rut and propelling me eagerly back into the kitchen. Summer’s bounty adds...

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Fresh Watermelon Salsa with Homemade Tortilla Chips

This watermelon salsa is so refreshing and hydrating

by Michelle Dudash, Chef and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

June 14, 2012 • 1 comment

Markets are now brimming with crates of juicy watermelon, so it is tempting to grab an entire melon, and in the spirit of summer, throw caution to the wind about what you will actually do with it all. Sure, you can slice it for...

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Recipe: Stovetop Rosemary Parmesan Popcorn

by Michelle Dudash, Chef and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

May 24, 2012 • 2 comments

A snack that really pops How To Make Popcorn on the Stovetop There is a time and place for microwave popcorn. Like when your 3-year old is begging for it while you’re in the midst of drilling through your crammed to-do list, or when you’re desperately...

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Mom’s Oven-Fried Shrimp and Vegetable Eggroll Recipe with Soy-Mustard Sauce

by Michelle Dudash, Chef and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

February 23, 2012 • 4 comments

  Everytime I make the trip to visit Mom, she asks beforehand, “What would you like for dinner?” I always respond, “Your eggrolls”. When I was a kid, “Eggroll Night” was a special time. Mom’s recipe calls for deep-frying (not that there’s anything wrong with...

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Oven-Fried Cheese Sticks with Marinara Sauce Recipe

by Michelle Dudash, Chef and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

February 2, 2012 • 2 comments

My favorite thing about game days is the food. Fried mozzarella cheese sticks rank in my “top five”, along with bean and guacamole nachos, baked Buffalo wings kissed by ranch dressing, chicken tenders, and 7-layer dip. I feel much better about my version of...

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