January is National Soup Month! Few dishes are more comforting than a hot bowl of delicious soup during this chilly month. Soups are versatile and can often be created out of common fridge and pantry items. While traditional chicken noodle soup is a crowd-favorite and a staple in our kitchens, these recipes go beyond with […]
As part of an ever-present initiative to help Americans achieve healthier lifestyles, U.S. News & World Report evaluated popular diets for 2019, and determined the Mediterranean Diet to be the #1 Best Diet Overall for the second year in a row. For this process, judges evaluated 41 diets and ranked them in nine categories such […]
If you are still unsure of what appetizers to serve at your holiday party this season, pasta can be the perfect solution! Since pasta is so versatile, you’re not limited to cooking with it for only traditional main courses. There are endless appetizer options for pasta that will surely satisfy your party crowd. Here are […]
With holiday prep in full swing, between decorating, shopping and celebrating, it can be hard to find time to keep up with daily household tasks, like preparing healthy meals. But cooking a nutritious dinner for your family doesn’t have to be hard! One pot meals are the perfect solution to a healthy meal with minimal […]
Thanksgiving is a time to gather with friends and family around a meaningful meal. With the hearty dishes and traditional staples that are fundamental in a Thanksgiving dinner, having a few lighter side dishes offers a fresh take on your holiday meal. It also ensures that there is something for everyone. Pasta is a quick […]
As the weather gets cooler, many of us start turning to comfort food to keep us warm. Comfort food can come in all forms, but stuffed pasta is a classic. These pasta dishes are filled with a warm, hearty center of either meat, cheese, or veggies, for a delicious meal that you and your family […]
In the cooler months it’s time to take a break from the grill and utilize your oven. One of our favorite baked dishes is lasagna, but the options don’t stop there! A baked pasta dish is an inexpensive way to feed a large crowd with only a few ingredients. Healthy veggies and protein can be […]
The Fall season is here! The coming months bring an array of fresh produce you can only find this time of year, like squash, pumpkin, cranberries, brussel sprouts and sweet potatoes. Best of all, each of these fall ingredients can boost nutrition to a delicious, seasonal recipe. Below are a few quick and easy Fall […]
Emily Weeks of Zen and Spice believes you should “life live balanced.” As an RDN and LD, as well as being a new mother, she empowers her followers to trust in their own abilities to create a nourished life. This practice often stems from food! As our February Pasta Spotlight, we sat down with Emily to […]
Pasta Fits believes that pasta meals should be easy to make, affordable and of course, nutritious. Canned foods offer each of these benefits with so many choices from protein to veggies to combine with pasta. They’re even more nutritious than you might have previously thought! For this month’s spotlight, Pasta Fits interviewed the Canned Food Alliance to […]
Alexandra, whose friends call her Alex, is a Registered Dietitian that specializes in plant based diets, weight management, and sports nutrition. On top of being a busy mom and wife, she develops nutritious recipes for her clients, which often include one of her favorite foods- pasta! Her take on food is that it should be […]
Registered Dietitian EA Stewart manages a gluten-free lifestyle and still eats plenty of pasta. She works with her clients to find the diet that works best for them and encourages them to never be afraid to enjoy pasta as a part of balanced diet. Here’s how this busy mom incorporates our favorite food into her […]
