These pumpkin fries are sweet potatoes’ sassier sister with a smoky twist of cumin, chile and chipotle. The sweet and spicy ketchup will elevate any fry. Each serving offers more than two times the daily value for vitamin A (as beta-carotene), 3 grams fiber, and...

Michelle shares creative uses for pumpkin puree.

Alaska cod is an incredibly family friendly fish–mild and flaky, it easily takes on any flavor you throw at it. It is also a sustainable fish, making it an easy choice to increase your family’s fish consumption! Why I Created This Cod Recipe I created this cod recipe...

What a Chef Nutritionist Serves at Her Football Watch Party When She Has No Time to Cook Post sponsored by Sabra. Written 100% by me. Confession: I get more excited about football party food than the actual game. I love having people over to watch the...

Cheesecake under 200 calories? Yes, it is possible.  

How to Get Started with Eating Clean Even When You’re Really Busy With work, school, kids, some spark of a social life, and, oh, that thing that’s good for us, called “exercise,” thinking about eating clean and planning healthy meals can easily be put off until...

Substituting young green soybeans for chickpeas offers a refreshing variation from the usual hummus. Scarlet loves this Lemon Cilantro Edamame Hummus so much, she asks for seconds! The soybeans in this dip are an excellent form of complete vegan protein–perfect for a dip, but...

The game-watching, tailgating and fall festival weather begs for hearty meals. So often these events revolve around greasy, heavy foods, but they don’t have to! A bowl of piping-hot chili is always a crowd-pleaser, and is packed with high-quality protein. The 5-Ingredient Slow-Cooker Chili I created for FoodNetwork.com’s...

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Michelle shares some of her favorite healthy snacks and sides to help you pack a lunch like a pro.