Category Archives: Recipe redux

Sweet n Sour Beef Buns with Sauerkraut

Recipe Redux:  Fermented Foods  Sweet n Sour Beef Buns with Sauerkraut  I have to admit this month’s recipe redux, “fermented foods” was a hard one for me.  Although I’m a big fan of kimchi, yogurt, vinegar, wine and beer, I’ve never made them before, nor have I known many people who have. And, while the article…

Recipe Redux: Watermelon, Cucumber and Tomato Oh My!

Beat the Heat with “No Cook” Meals! After being away from Recipe Redux for the last two months because of a book project —  my book The Complete Idiot’s Guide to the TLC Diet is due out in January 2013 – I am glad to be back.  There’s nothing like working 24-7 for a while…

Cheesy Mexican Corn Polenta with Black Bean Chili

March 31 – 2012 Meet my entry for the first Recipe Redux recipe contest sponsored by Cabot Creamery with an “It’s New to You” theme. It’s absolutely delicious with a polenta grilled cheese, chewy and stringy, all crowned with a spicy black bean chili. But it wasn’t an easy road to come up with this…

Recipe Redux: Honey and Yogurt

This month’s recipe redux was using either honey or maple syrup.  I chose honey and I knew exactly what I wanted to pair it with – thick, flavorful Greek yogurt.  This is a perfect union.  The honey is sweet and viscous and rich while the yogurt is tart and smooth and creamy. Absolute Heaven! I…

Recipe Redux: Chocolate and Zucchini

  Chocolate covered figs Fudgy Chocolate Zucchini Muffins          February 21, 2012 – So why do I have a photo of chocolate-dipped figs? I couldn’t resist. I thought of doing chocolate dipped fruits. They are so easy, good and good-for-you which is why I had to include this photo of chocolate dipped figs I made…

Diane Welland, M.S., RD

Food and Nutrition Writer

Foodie, dietitian, writer, author, mom and veggie-lover.  When I’m not in the kitchen you’ll find me at a farmers’ market or a food festival.  I’m writing this blog to show how easy and delicious whole, natural, unprocessed, “clean” food can be, but that doesn’t mean you won’t find a few indulgences too.  Everything in moderation.
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