I reshot the pictures for this blog post 3 times. On 3 separate days. With 3 different sets of props. At 3 different times of the day. And guess what, I still don't love the end result. This salad is super yummy because it's topped with a POM Wonderful dressing (disclosure: I'm a spokesperson for [...]
That Time I Tried To Make 200 Servings Of Pumpkin Pie Granola
I created this recipe three years ago during my Dietetic Internship. I was doing a rotation at a gym at the time, and they asked me to create something for the cafe in the gym. I suggested a pumpkin granola, and they loved the idea (who wouldn't?). "Can you make 200 servings?" they asked. "Sure," [...]
A Dessert You Can Eat For Breakfast! Apple & Pear Crisp
Last week, I attended a blogging conference called Blog Brulee Masters. It was a sponsored event that brought together 20+ healthy living bloggers from around the country. We learned about advanced level blogging stuff. Let's just call it a 400 level blogging conference. It actually came at a really perfect time for me because I've [...]
Lentil Brownies
I recently went on a sponsored Canadian lentil farm tour, and during dinner the first night, all of the attendees went around the table and talked about their favorite ways to eat lentils. My favorite lentils recipe is a toss up between my veggie meatballs (not surprising with the last name Rizzo) or my Greek [...]
Everything You Need To Know About Tofu
By Nikki Nies, MS,RD,LD, Contributing Blogger If you’re scared of soy or don’t know what to do with tofu, then you may be surprised to learn that a recent survey found that 45% of consumers actively seek out products that contain soy. Tofu is no longer just for Asian or ethnic cuisine. Personally, tofu has [...]