by Dina R. D'Alessandro, RDN | Dec 21, 2012
Instead of oatmeal, I sometimes like to use quinoa for my morning meal.  It’s just as nutty, filling, and tasty as an instant oatmeal package would be, but better, nutritionally (be mindful of your calorie intake for the rest of the day since quinoa’s a...
by Dina R. D'Alessandro, RDN | Dec 21, 2012
Ah, the one-pot meal. What could be easier? Chop up a bunch of stuff, chuck it in a pot, cook it, and chow down. If you have a big freezer, you can pack up half of what you make and freeze it for another time; you can pick at the other half in your...
by Dina R. D'Alessandro, RDN | Jun 7, 2009
Welcome, class, to today’s Fresh Pick: GARLIC Garlic has long been credited with providing and prolonging physical strength and was fed to Egyptian slaves building the giant pyramids. Throughout the centuries, its medicinal claims have included cures for...
by Dina R. D'Alessandro, RDN | Aug 24, 2008
One of my favorite magazines (and websites) is Real Simple, so I’m here to share with you some fantastic articles that I’ve recently come across:7 Easy Kebab Recipes: These grilled skewer dishes are sure to satisfy any palate.Favorite Wine Picks: It...
by Dina R. D'Alessandro, RDN | Jun 21, 2008
It’s time for ice cream and who better to dish up some great recipes than Real Simple?Make-Your-Own Ice Cream Recipes: Put your ice cream maker to good use with these tasty concoctions.Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes: You can have your cake and eat its holder,...
by Dina R. D'Alessandro, RDN | Apr 26, 2008
Welcome, class, to today’s Fresh Pick: LEMONSThroughout the eons, lemons have been used for a multitude of nonculinary purposes—as an epilepsy remedy, a toothpaste, an invisible ink and a bleaching agent as well as in witchcraft. Though it originated in...
