Laura the Dietitian

Laura the Dietitian

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Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

These carrot cake cupcakes are a favorite in our house, as they’re everything you love about the cake – just as moist, warm and spicy, and delicious – but in a personalized portion! They’re quick and easy to make, extremely moist, full of rich and…

Air Fryer Meatballs and Cheesy Garlic Fettuccini

Air Fryer Meatballs and Cheesy Garlic Fettuccini

These air fryer meatballs served on a bed of creamy, cheesy garlic fettuccini will be your family’s next favorite go-to dinner! Herby Air Fryer Meatballs – The Details Cheesy Fettuccini, Baby! I mean, do I even need to say more? While the meatballs are frying,…

Strawberry Mojito Cocktail

Strawberry Mojito Cocktail

Strawberry Mojito – Get ready for derby season this year, with a refreshing, strawberry twist on the standard Kentucky Derby Mojito! This Strawberry Mojito recipe is a fruity twist on the classic mojito recipe and is super quick and easy to make whether for back porch patio…

Air Fryer Herby Chicken Meatballs with Creamy Pasta

Air Fryer Herby Chicken Meatballs with Creamy Pasta

These air fryer herby chicken meatballs will be your family’s next favorite go-to dinner! Serve it on a bed of creamy, cheesy pasta for a real crowd-pleaser. Herby Chicken Meatballs – The Details Cheesy Pasta, Baby! I mean, do I even need to say more?…

Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

This Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta will be next up on your dinner menu this week, I’m sure of it! The Best Cajun Chicken Pasta Comes With: Herbs, Herbs, Herbs! Whether you’re recipe creating, or simply following a recipe that you’ve found, you can always add…

Baked Hot Honey Chicken

Baked Hot Honey Chicken

Baked Hot Honey Chicken – a perfect combination of sweet, hot, salty, and a whole lot of crunch! As simple as dip, dip, dip, bake, drizzle. My favorite part about this chicken? Serve it up with sweet potato fries with honey butter, on top of…

BLT Pasta Salad

BLT Pasta Salad

I mean, BLT pasta salad.. need I say more?! This BLT pasta salad tossed with a fresh and flavorful jalapeño avocado crema dressing is the perfect summer salad for your next get together! Jalapeno Avocado Crema Dressing This dressing’s light and freshness paired with the…

Blackberry Tequila Smash

Blackberry Tequila Smash

It’s been a dreary, winter weekend here, so this blackberry tequila smash was the PERFECT cocktail to lift my spirits and bring a little color back into our cocktail menu. Blackberry Tequila Smash Ingredients Build Up Your Bar Having the right cocktail tools on-hand to…

Strawberry Grapefruit Vodka Cocktail

Strawberry Grapefruit Vodka Cocktail

We’re gearing up for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, and EVERYTHING spring over here since it’s a miserable 1°F outside today, and we’re kicking it off with this strawberry grapefruit cocktail! Ingredients for the Perfect Strawberry Grapefruit Cocktail Let’s Talk Garnishes! You can never go wrong…

Shrimp and Cucumber Appetizer

Shrimp and Cucumber Appetizer

Need a fancy looking appetizer with not a lot of fuss? This loaded shrimp appetizer is the perfect hors d’oeuvre to serve at your next party. Make It Your Own I used these maldon flakes and chopped cilantro for a flavorful, colorful garnish on this…


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BLT Pasta Salad

BLT Pasta Salad

I mean, BLT pasta salad.. need I say more?! This BLT pasta salad tossed with a fresh and flavorful jalapeño avocado crema dressing is the perfect summer salad for your next get together! Jalapeno Avocado Crema Dressing This dressing’s light and freshness paired with the…