Food Tips

Refreshing watermelon is the most-consumed melon in the United States,followed by cantaloupe and honeydew. Thought to have originated in the Kalahari Desert of Africa, watermelon’s official name is Citrullus lanatus of the botanical family Cucurbitaceae. It is a cousin to cucumber, pumpkin and squash.  In...

Elevate your breakfast parfait with a zesty punch of pickled cherries complemented by crunchy homemade granola and creamy Greek yogurt. Servings: 4Serving size: 1 parfait (170 grams)Prep time: 30 minutesCooking time: 30 minutes Ingredients Granola:  1 cup, plus 2 tablespoons rolled...

Made of thinly sliced cucumbers and onions in sweet vinegar, this traditional German salad is a light accompaniment to hearty dishes, such as bratwurst and potatoes. Servings: 6Serving size: ¾ cup (130 grams)Prep time: 2 hours 20 minutes Ingredients 2 medium cucumbers  1 medium yellow onion  1...

Homemade Nutella Recipe developed by Amari Thomsen MS, RD, LDN Ingredients ½ cup hazelnuts 3 tablespoons honey 1 ½ tablespoons cacao powder ¾ cup full-fat canned coconut milk 1 teaspoon coconut oil, melted 2 teaspoon vanilla ¼ tsp salt Directions Preheat oven to 350F. Roast hazelnuts on a baking sheet...

While most people probably are familiar with the type of yeast used to leaven bread, many have never heard of nutritional yeast, a type of inactivated yeast that has gained recent popularity for its nutritional benefits and unique taste. Sometimes referred to as “nooch,” nutritional yeast is different from...