Laura the Dietitian

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Need an easy dinner idea this week? The family will LOVE this pan-seared flank steak with a creamy pesto and sweet, charred tomatoes! Pesto on Flank Steak? Pesto has a place much beyond pasta dishes, I promise! I keep a jar of Classico Traditional Pesto…

There’s nothing that gets me in the spring spirit more than a fresh, hearty salad. This Asian crunch salad is crisp, veggie-forward, and packed full of nutrients and energy to keep you feeling fueled through the day. Asian Crunch Salad Ingredients Like many salad recipes,…

Looking for a fancy, but easy appetizer? These Prosciutto Asparagus Roll-Ups are the perfect appetizer or side for your Easter dinner or Mother’s Day brunch this spring! INGREDIENTS TO TRY In this recipe you’ll find the following: Asparagus Prosciutto White cheddar cheese Garlic and herb…

This maple apple cider margarita is just the thing you need to up your Thanksgiving table spread this year! Ingredients You’ll Need: Your favorite tequila Orange liquor Apple cider Maple syrup Allspice Lime Garnishes Rosemary Star anise Cinnamon sticks Apple slices Cinnamon sugar Allspice How…

Fire up the grill, it’s time for grilled pineapple salsa! Sweet pineapple, with a hint of smokiness, and a touch of spice, this recipe is perfect for any backyard picnic, served with chips, or on the side of grilled chicken. TIPS FOR THE BEST GRILLED…