Pesto is so great, let me count the ways—it’s delicious, healthy, versatile and reason number one, my kids love it! Traditionally, basil is the defining flavor in pesto, and luckily it’s one plant I can successfully grow in my garden. Even if the leaves are marred,...
Humans have been fermenting foods and beverages for thousands of years. Nearly every culture of the world has a traditional fermented dish. Fermentation is a means of food preservation, and through this process the ingredients we start with take on new flavors and...
Kimchi is a flavorful, fermented Korean condiment that can be enjoyed alone or in a multitude of dishes. Most supermarkets, certainly natural food stores, sell kombu, a nutritious dried seaweed, in the Asian food section. Korean chili can be found in international...
It’s the middle of summer and nobody wants to cook. Even the thought of contributing to the heat by turning on an oven or stove is unbearable. But we need to eat, right? No-cook recipes to the rescue! Here you’ll find ideas from chefs and dietitians for meals, snacks...
Print Recipe Veggie Rice Paper Wraps This light, refreshing recipe has all the components of a balanced meal--protein, starch and lots of colorful veggies! Course Main Dish Keyword gluten free, vegan, vegetarian Servings Ingredients For Wraps: 8 Rice paper wraps3...
Hi! I’m Laura, dietitian and mom to two sweet, rowdy kids. I love food and nutrition! My passion is helping families celebrate balance, health and happiness in the kitchen, at the table and in life.