It's Friiidayyyyyy! Also known lately as Fri-YAY. Ummm, yes please. Are you dreaming of the weekend already? Oh wait, that was happening for me yesterday. Oops. Planning to make yourself a nice brekkie or brunch this weekend? Want to still feel healthy? Did you know you can make delish pancake out of TWO ingredients?? I'm serious. The epitomy of whole foods eating.... drumroll please... 1 banana + 2 egg PANCAKES! Have you heard of this … [Read more...]
Breakfast Chia Seed Pudding
I am sooo late on this bandwagon. The chia seed pudding bandwagon, that is. On a trip to Chicago last year that included a lunch with my bff and her beau I, finally tried chia seed pudding. We had it as the dessert to top off our to-die-for lunch at Le Pain Quotidien. Wow. Why hadn't I tried this delightful dish yet?! When I got home from that trip? You guessed it. I got straight into the kitchen to play around with making chia seed … [Read more...]
Thai Pumpkin Chicken Curry
It's still cold out side. I guess it is winter after all and I'm clearly still in denial. Booooo. At least I get this Colorado sunshine, so I shouldn't complain, but alas, I will. And I'll crave warm chicken curry. What do you do when you crave warm, hearty comfort food and you want to be healthy at the same time? You throw in lots of veggies, amp up the flavor, add a boost of protein, and voila. A comforting, satisfying dish that won't … [Read more...]
Parmesan Chicken Tenders + GIVEAWAY!
"Would you like some chicken with your ketchup??" Yeah, a co-worker said that to me once. We went out to eat on a work trip and like a little kid, I ordered chicken tenders. (Ok, so I wasn't in the mood for a kale salad. It happens. Even to dietitians.) Apparently, I like a lot of ketchup on my chicken tenders. More than the average person, so I've learned. I'm fine with that. Are you a good protein eater? Eating protein has been a … [Read more...]
Real Diet Talk + My Go-To Avocado Toast
Hiiiii! HAPPY NEW YEAR! Can you believe it’s 2016?! It’s a new year and maybe a new year’s resolution… has your diet or plan to exercise started? I mean what’s a food blog… written by a registered dietitian nonetheless… that doesn’t address this topic in the new year?? It’s an important topic to me, because as you know, I dabbled in diets before, which you can read about in this post: Closing the Chapter on Paleo Paisan & Top 10. … [Read more...]
Top 10 in 2015
Are you scratching your head too wondering where another year went? I am. This one was a fast one! My heart is filled to the brim as today I get PARTY on my third wedding anniversary with my extended family for my cousin's wedding!! Happy girl. Cause you know otherwise I'd likely be ringing in the new year on my couch. Or in bed by 10 pm. For Laughter and Lemonade, this year marked several milestones. The first of these is well... its birth! … [Read more...]
Lemon Roasted Shrimp Cocktail
Nothing says "special" like shrimp cocktail. I don't know what it is about it, it just looks fancy. Done well, it's the perfect simple, elegant appetizer. Not to mention it's pretty healthy! It takes minimal prep, could be done ahead, and is definitely a crowd pleaser. Don't forget to pin it for later! Whether you're hosting a New Year's Eve bash, Easter dinner, a summer pool party, Thanksgiving, Christmas, a birthday party, or any other … [Read more...]
Tiramisu
Layer the creamiest, dreamiest, perfectly sweet, rich-yet-light mascarpone cream among espresso + Kahlúa + rum soaked ladyfingers. Douse in cocoa powder. I can't even. This classic Italian Tiramsu is to. die. for. It's literally perfect. I want to eat it everyday. My mom's friends are the most thoughtful, creative people ever. They threw the most perfect and personalized bridal shower for me almost three years ago. (Time flies!! Was it … [Read more...]
Rotkohl – German Red Cabbage
I love food traditions. Food is love and love is family and family is memories and memories are food. It's full circle here people. Feel the love. This is one of those food is love dishes. One of the huge reasons I blog is to record these memories. One of my very Italian grandmothers (who cooked everything from scratch) passed away when I was in high school... long before I had the thought to document her recipes. Her Italian wedding soup, … [Read more...]
Shredded Brussels Sprout and Kale Salad
Are you ready for a hearty yet light fall and winter salad?? Simply combine orange juice, olive oil, dijon mustard, shallot, salt and pepper in a jar and shake. Hello, salad dressing. Make the dressing up to 1 week in advance and store in the fridge and you're golden. In fact, the flavors are even better when the dressing has time to marinate in itself for days. When you're ready to serve, shred kale and Brussels sprouts. I used a sharp … [Read more...]
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