Articles by Melissa Altman-Traub

Learn about the PrepOn Kitchen 8” German Steel Santoku Knife in this Kitchen Tool Review by Melissa Altman-Traub MS, RDN, LDN.

Satisfy a sweet tooth with fluffy chocolate muffins made with vegan ingredients.

Simple to use, the Black+Decker Quiet Blender has three speeds, a pulse function and settings for icy drinks, shakes and smoothies. Learn more about it in this review.

The Microplane Adjustable V-Blade Mandoline Food Slicer with Hand Guard will give you perfectly sliced fruits and vegetables with each use. Learn more in this review.

Learn why RDN, Melissa Altman-Traub thinks the Hurom Citrus Juicer is a good alternative to buying juice in a plastic single-use container.

Looking to avoid the repetitive motion of chopping? The Kuhn Rikon Push Slicer is a useful addition to your kitchen for uniform slicing and dicing.

One of several dishes in a traditional Japanese meal, this twist on the refreshing cucumber salad kyuri no sunomono includes carrot instead of seaweed for a pop of color.

This simple plant-based dish is ideal for family dinners, potlucks and gatherings and is full of protein, fiber and flavor.

Perfect for garlic, ginger and chocolate, this set includes a silicone tube to remove garlic peels and a brush to remove pulp from the grater.

Use whatever winter squash, leafy greens and whole-grain pasta you have on hand to whip up this delicious meatless meal.

Honeycrisps are my favorite apple, favorite fruit, favorite snack and possibly my favorite food!

I challenged my daughter to come up with activities she would enjoy for the week. I was really impressed with her creativity!