Dive into a bowl of Pizza Hummus if you're trying to eat more vegetables. And who isn't? From moms and dads trying to get their kids - and themselves - to eat more nutrient-rich vegetables, it's time for a family-friendly solution. Pizza Hummus is one of the easiest ways to "eat more vegetables" because hummus counts as a vegetable. That's right. It's made from garbanzo beans, a vegetable. And my Pizza Hummus has even more vegetables, since it includes sun-dried tomatoes and tomato paste. ...
Celebrate with Hot Reuben Dip
Whether it's for a St. Patrick's Day or March Madness party, you'll score with guests when you serve my Hot Reuben Dip. So with both luck of the Irish and March Madness spirit, I'll explain why this is a winning dish at your next gathering. Three point play: party foods that are easy to make, taste great and please even the pickiest fan. Rebound: with my Hot Reuben Dip. Half court defense and offensive: soften cream cheese on the counter for about 30 minutes. Shred Swiss cheese (or open ...
Nine Necessities in This Dietitian’s Pantry
Of course you’ll find the usual suspects in my pantry – foods you’d expect ANY dietitian to keep on hand. Like canned fruits, vegetables, beans, tuna, salmon, whole-wheat pasta and whole-grain cereal. But are you ready for some eye-opening revelations? Because certain foods are a pantry necessity in my balanced book of eating and enjoyment. They must always be on-hand for fast, easy and healthy meals and snacks. Sloppy Joe Sauce. What could be faster than opening a can of sloppy joe ...
Cooking Fantastic Food at the Fest – Waffles and Moroccan Hummus
More whole grains and more vegetables.....that's my goal again today at the Fantastic Food Fest at the Indiana State Fairgrounds Expo Hall. I'll be at the Kroger booth so stop by and say hi! First up, more whole grains with my favorite Cornmeal Waffles, made into a breakfast-for-dinner savory waffle with chipotle and ancho chili powders. Savory Cornmeal Waffles Save Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 15 mins Total time 20 mins ...
Cooking Fantastic Food at the Fest: More Whole Grains and Vegetables
Hummus counts as a vegetable. Papa pancakes are 100% whole grain. Global flavors are easier than ever today. Three of the many messages I'll convey at the Fantastic Food Fest today while I demonstrate a few of my favorite dishes. I'll even convey why they're called Papa Pancakes! Papa Pancakes Save Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 10 mins Total time 15 mins Easy 100% whole grain pancakes. Author: Kim Galeaz RDN CD Serves: 20 small pancakes ...
Hot, Spicy, Sweet & Smokey Mixed Nuts
Perfect party food for me means easy to make and easy to serve. And of course, filled with healthy nutrients for my guests as well. Oven-roasting mixed nuts is so easy. Just toss a bunch of sweet, hot, and smokey spices together in a bowl, then stir into your favorite nuts. Add a couple tablespoons of oil so the spices will stick to the nuts. Oven-roast. Watch closely and stir a couple times so they don't burn. Cool. Enjoy. These freeze well. Store in tightly covered container or ...
Cookies with Perks
Cookies with perks. That’s dietitian-speak for a cookie that gives you great flavor AND lots of health benefits. So put those extra bags of cranberries to use that are in your freezer (leftover from Thanksgiving!) and whip up a batch of these easy cookies: Cranberry Orange Walnut Oatmeal Cookies. Hot & Spicy Grammy Perks: *Oats for soluble fiber to help promote healthy cholesterol levels and heart *Cranberries for natural phytonutrients that help promote healthy urinary tract and ...
Crunching into Chips
Kale chips, that is. One bite of these savory, crispy chips and you’ll be a kale-convert. Start converting today, because it's National Kale Day. These super simple – and super nutrient-rich – chips can be enjoyed as a snack or accompaniment to sandwiches and soup. Kale is filled with immune-boosting antioxidants such as vitamin A and C and the eye-protective carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin. The key to crispy cooking and even browning is spreading in a single layer and frequent stirring ...
Two-for-One Special: Oatmeal Raisin & Date Bars
Who doesn’t love a “Two-for-One?” A two-for-one dessert or treat is when you get to savor a satisfying, comforting sweet treat, like cookies, cake, pie, cobbler or candy AND reap the disease-fighting, immune-boosting benefits of nutrient-rich ingredients like whole grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds and low-fat dairy products. I’d say that’s spending your Treat or Dessert Calories Wisely! Oatmeal Raisin & Date Bars are one of my go-to choices for the fastest and easiest nutrient-rich ...