Nutritious Spin on Peaches and Cream Using Canned Foods

Try this dessert made with condensed milk and canned peaches

by Michelle Dudash, Chef and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

October 24, 2018 • 4 comments

As a chef, dietitian, and busy mom cooking for a family, I have always enjoyed canned foods at home. My favorite go-to’s that I always keep on hand include canned beans (vegan protein in an instant), canned pasta sauce (my girls love), canned green...

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California Avocado and Chicken Pad Thai

This is an easy pad thai recipe that is so simple and delicious and ready in 45 minutes from start to finish. As seen on Arizona Midday KPNX.

by Team Dudash

April 20, 2018 • 0 comments

This all-in-one chicken pad Thai recipe will satisfy your pad Thai noodle craving while delivering plenty of protein and fresh produce. Fresh California Avocados are in peak season March through September, making this the perfect light dinner to enjoy during warmer months or any...

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Dark Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods

by Team Dudash

December 15, 2017 • 0 comments

Think you don’t have time to make your own holiday treats? Think again. Impress your guests with these festive dark chocolate covered pretzel rods dipped in crushed candy canes that are as delicious as they are easy to prepare. Peppermint-Studded Dark Chocolate Covered Pretzels 1 bag...

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Iced Matcha Green Tea Latte

Iced matcha green tea latte is my new favorite afternoon drink with a caffeine boost.

by Team Dudash

July 26, 2017 • 0 comments

My latest obsession is sipping an iced matcha latte when the hot afternoon slump hits. Matcha is a type of high-quality green tea, where the leaves are gently steamed, dried, and pulverized. Due to its fine texture, you can drink the matcha in the...

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Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage

To celebrate St. Patrick's Day, this classic Irish dish meets my slow cooker.

by Team Dudash

March 17, 2017 • 2 comments

This is the easiest Corned Beef Cabbage recipe you’ll ever make! And it will probably be among the most delicious, too. Simple, whole-food ingredients add up to one delicious corned beef and cabbage meal you can make for St. Paddy’s Day in your slow cooker...

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Michelle’s Mason Jar Salad Recipe

A chopped salad that you can prepare in and eat from a jar!

by Michelle Dudash, Chef and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

November 30, 2016 • 0 comments

Do you enjoy eating meals in a jar? Then you’ll love Michelle’s Mason jar lunches. You will be amazed with how delicious this tastes! Mason Jar Salad Recipe: Michelle’s Chopped Salad in a Jar 1 pound grilled chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces (or try edamame) 1...

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Baked Sweet Potato Fries with Garlicky Greek Yogurt Dip

by Michelle Dudash, Chef and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

November 29, 2016 • 4 comments

This post was sponsored by my friends at Chobani. Written 100% by me. We are in the midst of sweet potato season, with the majority of them hailing from North Carolina and California. Get excited! Baking them in an extra hot oven is my favorite...

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Turkey Stock for Turkey Soup with Carcass

Turkey Bone Broth Recipe for Turkey Soup

by Michelle Dudash, Chef and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

November 22, 2016 • 0 comments

The first time I experimented with making broth out of a cooked turkey carcass, I was a bit skeptical about how much flavor it would really impart. Then I was blown away by how much gelatin I pulled out of that turkey carcass! This...

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Easy Mac and Cheese Recipe Kids Will Love

by Michelle Dudash, Chef and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

June 29, 2016 • 0 comments

This post is sponsored by my friends at Beech-Nut, makers of delicious food for babies, made with simple ingredients. My girls — Scarlet and Stella — can be picky eaters. They poke at foods that wiggle, insist the crust of their sandwiches be removed and push green...

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Blistered Shishito Peppers with Garlic Chips

by Michelle Dudash, Chef and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

April 6, 2016 • 2 comments

Combine tender shishito peppers with garlic chips My first shishito pepper encounter was more than five years ago at Elements restaurant at Sanctuary. Tender, with a salty, sweet and deep smoky taste. While shishitos were once reserved for fine dining and niche Japanese restaurants, today...

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