We need to talk about dinner. No one wants to cook after working all day, I get it. Plus the thought of all the dishes… can someone say takeout? I’ve got a solution that will change your life!…well…at least the way you do dinner. Sheet pan dinners! All you have to do is preheat the […]
‘Tis the season! No…not that season. Autumn! And with it..yes, yes there is ‘pumpkin spice’ but also…drum roll…squash! Missouri-grown squash is popping up in all our stores and although I typically only think of decor for these beautiful fruits- they are for the cooking! Who knew? This was the first time I’ve ever purchased an […]
There are two types of people in this world. People who can make beautiful cauliflower crust and people who can’t. Guess which category I’m in…Sometimes the pizza vibe is coming on strong but I don’t feel like being stuffed from all of that crust. Enter this delicious rice pizza crust! I was skeptical that […]
Eating local produce is a great way to support local farmers and the economy. Unfortunately fruits and vegetables are seasonal meaning we can’t grown them year round locally. At times we can source fruits and vegetables from other parts of the country but often we utilize the counter-seasons of other countries, like Chile, to ensure […]
So you’re about to embark on a Daniel Fast? Panicking a little? Don’t worry, that’s normal. Switching up your eating routine can be very nerve-wracking. In the midst of all of your normal day-to-day activities you now have to become an expert on all things nutrition and meal planning. Want to know the #1 thing […]
Summertime means stress-free cooking, fresh flavors, and lots of sunshine! These no-bake blueberry bars are so simple to prepare and are bursting with the fresh taste of summer. Not to mention they look spectacular! As a Dietitian, I spend a lot of my time teaching clients how to identify sugar in foods and how to […]
blue·ber·ry ˈblo͞oˌberē/ noun noun: blueberry; plural noun: blueberries 1. the small sweet blue-black edible berry of the blueberry plant. 2. the nutrition-packed berries that are delicious in literally everything It’s June! Blueberries are covering the grocery stores and they are oh-so-delicious! With just 85 calories per cup, they make the perfect snack. They are also […]
If you’ve even briefly glanced through this blog, you know a couple of things. 1. I get really excited about food. 2. I love snacking. Among all of my snack recipes this is likely the one I frequent the most! It is the perfect blend of salty, savory, and sweet. Also did I mention these […]
This month we are showing Almonds some love! 5 reasons to love almonds… They’re great for on the go: 1 ounce of almonds is about 23 almonds (*Remember the 1-2-3 rule), this fits perfectly in a perfect-portion tin or in any small container that can easily slip into your bag. Check out more tips for […]
Once the weather starts warming up here in the Ozarks I start getting visions of picnic-time in the sunshine! This past week we had the pleasure of hosting the Greater Springfield Dental Hygiene Association for a hands on cooking class with a Spring Picnic theme! We had a blast and the recipes were so good […]
