Have your seven-layer dip and eat it too, with significantly less saturated fat and calories. This dip is as healthy as eating a salad, but tastes like your indulging big time, with black beans, Greek yogurt, and avocado.
Cumin-Chili Spiced Seven-Layer Bean Dip
2 (14-ounce) cans...
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The Best Easy Guacamole
I've made all sorts of versions of guacamole. The one I perfected when I'd fly down to Cabo as a private chef is the one in my cookbook. But I have a new one for you, from an unexpected place.
It’s the kick-off to 4th of July week! I will just be hanging locally this year, but you can bet I’ll be digging into lots of guacamole.
I’ve made all sorts of versions of guacamole. The one I perfected when I’d fly down to Cabo...
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Holiday Gift Ideas for People Who Love to Cook in my December 2017 Newsletter
You won’t want to miss the gift guide in my December 2017 newsletter, featuring 12 awesome gifts for cooks. From stocking stuffers to splurge-worthy kitchen items, I’ve got you covered.
I also announce my new food reboot program, 4Real, launching soon. Join the waitlist now!...
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Halloween Recipes for Kids: Spooky Fruit Platter
Michelle asks Maleficent to share her spooky fruit platter ideas for this Halloween season
Winter Fruit Salad
According to research from Calorie Control Council, the average American easily consumes more than 2,000 calories and 81 grams of fat (much of it being saturated fat) from a typical Super Bowl Sunday menu. Trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle while tailgating or at a viewing...
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Baked Sweet Potato Fries with Garlicky Greek Yogurt Dip
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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Blistered Shishito Peppers with Garlic Chips
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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A Fit and Flavorful Fourth of July as Featured on Arizona Midday
It’s a holiday weekend, but heavy party food can really weigh you down in the summer heat. I’ve got your Fourth of July covered with an appetizer idea, a light-but-flavorful grilled chicken dish and a cocktail with an ingredient list that doubles as dessert!
Dips...
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Garlic and Smoke Homemade Microwave Popcorn Mix
Homemade microwave popcorn recipe
This popcorn mix is big on complex savory smoky taste with 4 grams of filling fiber and 6 grams of satisfying protein per serving. Plus it is low in sodium to help beat the bloat.
Garlic and Smoke Popcorn Mix
3/4 cup premium popping corn
1 teaspoon...
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Creamy Rosemary-Chive Cashew Spread
Nutritious breakfast spread options are typically limited to vegan buttery spread and traditional nut butters. I am also a fan of mashing fresh avocado on toast. Here is another savory topping to add to the mix that provides you with nearly a half serving...
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