June 2021 - Food & Nutrition Magazine

No-Bake Red, White and Blue “Flag” Cookies

June 30, 2021 Kelli Shallal

These cold, sweet honey oatmeal bars with coconut cream topping underneath layers of berries is the perfect red, white and blue themed treat!

Sheet Pan Gnocchi and Tomatoes with Arugula Pesto

June 25, 2021 Jen Plaggemars

For this meal, you simply roast the tomatoes and gnocchi together and in under a half hour you’re ready to eat. This dish is wonderful on its own, or you can pair it with a salad or grilled chicken.

Caramelly Date Bliss Balls

June 23, 2021 Huma Chaudhry

Compared to other types of dates, Medjools are larger, squishy and sticky, which makes them easy to form into scrumptious Caramelly Date Bliss Balls.

Sesame Becomes the Ninth Major Allergen in the U.S.

June 21, 2021 Marissa Thiry, RDN

From hummus to baked goods to sushi, sesame is a prevalent and versatile ingredient found in foods around the world. Yet for individuals with a sesame allergy, consumption can be dangerous, with reactions ranging from mild to severe.

A Complex Connection: How the Foods You Eat May Influence Mood and Depression

June 21, 2021 Ginger Hultin

There is evidence that depression, ranging from mild to major depressive disorder, or MDD, may be influenced by a person’s diet — and vice versa.

When Picky Turns Problematic: What to Know about ARFID

June 21, 2021 Esther Ellis

Approximately one in four children has a feeding disorder, and the percentage rises to four in five among children with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Healthy Kitchen Hacks: Painting On Flavor

June 21, 2021 Deanna Segrave-Daly and Serena Ball

Brushing food with marinades, glazes and washes is an easy way to make meat, bread and other dishes better.

Pan-Seared Salmon Nuggets with Blackberry Dipping Sauce

June 21, 2021 Kaleigh McMordie

Salmon nuggets are seared to crispy perfection and served with a sweet and savory blackberry dipping sauce.

Culinary Brushes: Exploring Pastry and Basting Brushes

June 21, 2021 Zachari Breeding

Whether you are grilling ribs or making croissants, a basting or pastry brush is an essential tool for collecting and distributing a liquid or sauce across a food surface.

Salmon: A Firm Fish with Rich, Buttery Flavor

June 21, 2021 Emily Cooper

Salmon’s unique nutritional profile, flavor, versatility and availability are among the many reasons why it is a favorite.

Rainbow Confetti Couscous with Honey-Lime Vinaigrette

June 21, 2021 Lauren O'Connor, MS, RD

Golden dried apricots, green pistachios and ruby dried cranberries are mixed into couscous with arugula and honey-lime vinaigrette for a crunchy, chewy, tangy and sweet bite.

Creamy Cauliflower Pinto Mashed Potatoes

June 21, 2021 Anna Tseng

With minimal effort, pinto beans and cauliflower come together to add extra nutrition to mashed potatoes.

Warm Tuscan Pasta Salad

June 21, 2021 Romina Barritta

For a simple side dish, whole-grain pasta, canned artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes and vinaigrette are served warm over fresh arugula and topped with toasted hazelnuts.