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Looking for a new way to prepare dinner? Curious as to which dressing goes with which dish? Wondering which sauce might give you the kick you need to your recipe? Read on. Our library of articles is a great resource to take the ho-hum out of your meal planning.

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Giving a New Meaning to Dressing on the Side – Sandwich Dippers

Happy National Picnic Month! That’s right folks, August is National Picnic Month and for that reason we’re going to share our best on-the-go meal: sandwich dippers. Get your picnic baskets and blankets ready! The idea behind these sandwiches is simple and doesn’t even require a recipe because you can do just about whatever you want … Continue reading

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A Little History and a Lot of Flavor

I was in my grandmother’s kitchen one Sunday morning thinking to myself, why did I agree to do this? I was hunched over the counter, attempting to slice both bread and a cucumber while also mixing this strange concoction of mayonnaise and salad dressing as a spread…for cucumber sandwiches? What are we, British dignitaries? Well, … Continue reading

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Green or Grain?

According to the Food Channel, one of the top salad trends of 2015 skips the green all together and instead has…grains? Have you ever heard of freekeh? What about spelt, faro or most recognizably, quinoa? If you’re like me, you probably don’t even know how to begin trying to say those, let alone know what they … Continue reading

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Fighting Heart Disease with Salad Dressing

I am what you would call a ‘health fact nut.’ I love finding random health tidbits on the internet that can inspire me to improve my diet and give me the mental push to continue with my healthy eating habits.  Recently, I came across some new information which really inspired me to kick my salad-noshing … Continue reading

Spicy Maryland Style Crab Cakes

Crab cakes are a North American classic! It is even rumored that the Native Americans themselves prepared this dish long before the arrival of our colonial ancestors due to the abundance of blue crabs the northeast has to offer. So this month I decided to tackle this famous dish but with a small tweak….I wanted … Continue reading

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Pumpin’ Up the Protein with Spicy Peach Chicken

March is National Nutrition Month which makes for an excellent excuse to make some adjustments to my daily diet before summer creeps in. Naturally, whenever I’m trying to be healthier I find myself leaning towards chicken and veggies as a main staple for healthy eating. Now I must admit that I tend to get bored … Continue reading

10 Random Facts You Never Knew About Dressings and Sauces

In the 1930’s, you could buy a pint of mayonnaise for just 18 cents!​​ The first store-bought salad dressings were sold in wooden jars. The Caesar salad was once voted by the International Society of Epicures in Paris as the “greatest recipe to originate from the Americas in fifty years.” According to a recent Wall … Continue reading

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Getting Spicy for the Game with Jalapeno Ranch

Grilled Chicken Quesadilla First and foremost, let me state that I am an inexperienced cook. I prefer my meals to be prepared with the touch of a button with the capability of being eaten on-the-go. I received my first electric mixer when I graduated from college and I still haven’t taken it out of the … Continue reading

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Discovering My New ‘Go-To’ Salad for the Holidays

The holidays are here and so are the many holiday party invites that come along with it! My biggest dilemma during this time of the year is figuring out what to bring or contribute to a friend’s holiday festivity. Often times they ask for you to bring your favorite holiday treat or dish to share … Continue reading

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Exploring New Horizons with Pizza

Tuxedo Turkey (or Chicken) Pizza Before we dive into this new recipe, it is important to note that I am an avid pizza lover. I have a passion for pizza that goes well beyond the freezer or Friday night take-out. In fact, I even have a personal ranking system for take-out pizza based on taste, … Continue reading

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Find time to cook healthy with three simple tips!

“There are not enough hours in the day.” “There is just not enough time to make healthful meals that actually taste good.” As a registered dietitian, I have lost count of how often I have heard these phrases uttered in complete frustration. Even I am not immune to this little problem of time management. . … Continue reading