Sweetpotatoes are loved around the world, but especially here in South Korea. Walking through the many food markets in the city and the countryside, sweetpotatoes can be found in a variety of dishes, fire roasted on their own or as one of my favorite snacks, goguma mattang (고구마 맛탕). I’ve modified this to make an...
Ginger Chili Beef
My Ginger Chili Beef comes together in mere minutes and hosts a plethora of ways to adapt it to your liking whether it's adding more chilis to make it spicier, swapping out wheat flour for a FODMAP and/or allergy friendly option and using whichever vegetables you like to serve with the main dish. Follow along on...
Sweetpotato Noodle Soup
Celebrate the North Carolina SweetPotato Commission’s 60th Anniversary with me by pulling together a pot of my Sweetpotato Noodle Soup for you and yours this month! My Sweetpotato Noodle Soup is just the thing to warm up your soul during these winter days, all while giving you a nutritious and delicious bang for your buck....
Beef Up the Holidays with Slow Cooker Pho
My Vietnamese holiday traditions have included creating a special meal like pho to share with my family and friends throughout the years. Pho is usually reserved for special occasions because it takes a lot of time, effort and ingredients to make from scratch. Even though I’m celebrating differently this year, pho is the perfect recipe...
Maple Mustard Sweetpotato Chicken Skewers
School is back in session for most of us around the world with varying degrees of in person or virtual learning. We’ve been adapting to our new routines and that includes what to pack for our little ones’ lunches! My Maple Mustard SweetPotato Chicken Skewers are just the thing to whip together quickly on a...
Stay Strong with Family Meal Time
Sharing a meal together with my family around the table after a long day of school was the norm for me growing up. This habit continued on into my adult life by treating my friends like family and having them over for big family style dinners where we can catch up and share a great...
Sweet Heat Peanut Potatoes
Peanuts are the mighty powerhouses offering delicious flavor in a compact little bite. Protein? Check. Healthy fats? Check. Fiber to leave you feeling fuller for longer? Check. I’ve always got peanuts on hand whether they’re roasted and ready to grab as a snack or creamy peanut butter ready to spread into a dish. My...
Summer Comfort Flavor with Turkey Taco Meatloaf
Did you know, not only are canned foods a great way to work in a variety of comfort food dishes year-round, they're just as nutritious as their fresh, frozen and dried counterparts? It’s true. They’re also a winner when it comes to fighting food waste. The benefits don't just stop there; canned foods are...
Peanut Butter Noodles
I've made a variation of these Peanut Butter Noodles ever since I found out I wasn't allergic to peanuts in grade school. Tree nuts are still a no go, but to be able to add in another safe food to my diet was so exciting. I couldn't get enough of the nutty, earthy flavor of...
How Dietitians Can Support Farmers
In honor of Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day, I'm giving you 3 ways Dietitians can support Farmers. After all, farmers are the people who work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days of the year to grow, harvest and distribute the food that ends up on plates around the world! 1. ...