As a dietitian I talk about appetite a lot. With every new resident, I ask about how their appetite has been recently. And it’s always interesting to hear what people have to say, especially when telling about their appetite leads to talking about everything else that’s been going on recently. Some people eat a lotRead more
This salmon is fantastic. The spice rub is flavorful, but not overwhelming, and it’s paired with this amazing avocado salsa that’s super fresh and creamy. Fish is always a great weeknight option because it cooks up so quickly. So while this is easy enough for dinner on a weeknight, it’s also fancy enough to impressRead more
So now that you know how to cut an avocado, let’s put it to good use! This dressing is creamy and fabulous. It’s a bit reminiscent of a Green Goddess dressing. The creamy avocado pairs nicely with the buttermilk, and a bit of basil makes it fresh and summery. There’s a little kick to itRead more
So it’s recently come to my attention that cutting avocado can be a dangerous past-time. In the past month I’ve heard two stories from friends of friends about ending up in the ER due to failed avocado cutting. Avocado is delicious and full of those healthy fats, potassium, folic acid and various vitamins. So inRead more
This recipe is a little bit of a different take on Strawberry Spinach Salad. The kale makes this a bit heartier, the avocado adds some great healthy fats and creaminess; strawberries for sweetness, and pecans for crunch. The best thing about raw kale salads is that they’re hearty. You could easily make this at theRead more
Spring this year in DC was a little weird. We got some crazy hot 90° days and then had some rain and dropped back down to the 50’s…so with our little heat spell, spring seemed to pop all of a sudden. And despite the fact that the warm weather keeps coming and going, I can’tRead more
After all the feast of the past several weeks (months?), having something simple, light and green is exactly what I need. This is a really simple recipe, but all the ingredients really shine. This is a great dip to take to a party, but it also makes for a great sandwich. This combines healthy omega-3sRead more