Raw cashews are the perfect non-dairy substitute for cream or mayonnaise in lots of recipes. Soaking them in water then whipping in a blender creates a smooth, creamy texture (more or less water will make a thinner or thicker cream). I love using this recipe hack for creamy salad dressings because you’re getting the added…
Author: Judy Matusky
Irish Soda Bread for St. Patrick’s Day (or any time of the year)
Although a delicious addition to any St. Patrick’s day celebration, this easy, whole grain Irish soda bread can be baked any time of the year. No yeast, no kneading and no rising necessary so that means fresh baked bread in about 45 minutes. I often double the recipe so I have a loaf to eat…
Sheet Pan Veggie Frittata
One pan. Tons of veggies. Feeds a crowd. Great for any meal. This sheet pan veggie frittata ticks all the boxes. Mix everything together in a bowl, pour into a sheet pan and bake. 20 minutes later you have a delicious meal that’s also healthy!
Crispy Sheet Pan Gnocchi and Bok Choy with Scallion Cream
One pan dinners can be game changer on busy weeknights but I often find the flavor and texture comes up short. Not this recipe! Roasting, frozen gnocchi, straight from the freezer, results in a crispy exterior and soft, pillowy interior. Everything gets coated with chili crunch oil and drizzled with a creamy yogurt sauce, adding…
Whipped Parsnips (instead of potatoes)
For a delicious twist on mashed potatoes use parsnips instead. Parsnips are in the carrot family and have a slightly sweet, spicy carrot flavor. I think of them as an old fashioned root vegetable but I would love to see them make their way on more dinner plates. Best when cooked, use them in soups,…
Turkey Piccata Meatballs
Meatballs are such a convenient little package of delicious protein. They are easy to make, can be batch cooked and frozen for future meals and can be made with a variety of ingredients for lots of flavor combinations. Chicken piccata is such a classic dish so when I stumbled on this recipe for piccata meatballs,…
Superbowl Cauliflower Wings
These Buffalo cauliflower wings are a delicious swap for the traditional calorie bomb we all know and love. Cauliflower wings give you the same Buffalo wing flavor profile but with 80% fewer calories. And did I mention they are super easy to make and only 5 ingredients. Pair these bites with celery and cucumber slices…
Chickpea Noodle Soup
This is an intensely flavorful vegan alternative to chicken soup. The combination of miso, nutritional yeast and ginger makes a fragrant broth and the chickpeas add texture as both a crunchy garnish and creamy soup component. If you watching your sodium intake, be careful of the type of noodles you buy. The original recipe called…
Chocolate Almond Oatmeal
If you loved those sweet chocolate cereals as a kid, you’re going to love this grown up version. Adding cocoa, maple syrup and almond butter to oatmeal is a beautiful way to start our day. Top it with some berries or banana slices and you’ve got a fast and easy, nutrient-balanced, weekday breakfast that will…
Chicken Marbella
The briny-sweet combination of prunes, capers and olives is what makes this dish so special. I was introduced to the original recipe from Julee Rosso and Sheila Lukin’s The Silver Palate cookbook back in the early 80’s and it has been my “go to” recipe when I need an easy, yet impressive, meal for family…
Happy New Year with Pork and Sauerkraut
For many families, pork and sauerkraut is a traditional New Year’s day meal. I can’t remember a New Year’s day without it. I make this dish once a year using a lean pork loin instead of a pork roast and add onions and apples to cut the saltiness of the kraut.
Pistachio-Berry Bars
Holiday cookies are such a treat and when they’re easy to make and also good for you, how can it get better? Dorie Greenspan is famous for her cookies and I fell in love with this one. Made with only 5 ingredients and it combines the flavors of ground pistachios and fresh raspberries, what’s not…
Judy Matusky, RDN, LDN 