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Vegan Couscous with Za’atar Vinaigrette

Natalie Rizzo, MS, RD — Sat, 16 Jan 2021 22:42:48 +0000

This vegan couscous recipe is a simple side dish ready in 10 minutes. With a unique za’atar vinaigrette, parsley & sliced almonds! I’m so excited to share this simple couscous recipe with you! It features two ingredients I’ve never used before on the blog–couscous and za’atar. This recipe is the perfect side dish to accompany […]

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Butternut Squash Knorr Selects Four Cheese Risotto with Kale

Natalie Rizzo, MS, RD — Wed, 30 Oct 2019 07:39:01 +0000

Knorr® Selects Four Cheese Risotto makes it possible to whip up a fall family meal with butternut squash, kale and four cheese risotto in less than 30 minutes. This blog post is sponsored by Unilever®. Thank you for supporting the brands that make this blog possible. As you know, I’ve partnered with Unilever® this year […]

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Honey Lime Roasted Carrots

Natalie Rizzo, MS, RD — Mon, 22 Apr 2019 19:39:35 +0000

These sweet and tangy carrots are so yummy that they will please every veggie-hating picky eater in the house! Is there someone in your household who is skeptical of all veggies? I have to admit that I was like that as a child, but I could always get behind carrots. There’s something about their sweet […]

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Chili Honey Lime Butternut Squash Tacos

Natalie Rizzo, MS, RD — Tue, 26 Feb 2019 11:00:35 +0000

Change up your taco night with these bright, sweet and tangy Butternut Squash Tacos. Sometimes, inspiration for a recipe strikes when I’m in the shower or on a run. That’s what happened with this flavor combination. I was in the middle of some mundane task, thinking about what I wanted for dinner, and the idea […]

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Coconut Fried Rice

Natalie Rizzo, MS, RD — Mon, 11 Feb 2019 11:00:59 +0000

This Coconut Fried Rice is a healthier, easier and more affordable version of a take-out classic. Find out the SECRET ingredients that make this so simple to make! Disclosure: This blog post is sponsored by the Can Manufacturers Institute, as part the Cans Get You Cooking initiative. All opinions are my own. Thanks for supporting […]

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Pumpkin Cauliflower Rice Risotto

Natalie Rizzo, MS, RD — Fri, 23 Nov 2018 11:14:35 +0000

Pumpkin Cauliflower Rice risotto is a veggie-licious side dish. It’s creamy, tasty and made without rice! It’s funny how as soon as September hits, everyone has pumpkin on the brain 24/7. That love of all things pumpkin goes all the way into November and ends with a delicious pumpkin pie celebration on Thanksgiving. And if […]

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Green Beans with Caramelized Onions and Cashews

Natalie Rizzo, MS, RD — Sat, 17 Nov 2018 15:00:36 +0000

I can’t believe Thanksgiving is next week. Where did 2018 go?! As a vegetarian, Thanksgiving is all about the sides for me. Sweet potato casserole, stuffing, green beans, cranberry sauce–need I say more?Even when I ate meat, turkey was never my thing. And while I definitely think you should just enjoy what’s on your holiday […]

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Smoky Sweet and Spicy Roasted Fall Veggies

Natalie Rizzo, MS, RD — Tue, 25 Sep 2018 14:30:45 +0000

Smoky, Sweet Spicy Roasted Fall Veggies are a super easy sheetpan dinner or side. Completely vegan and gluten free with tons of flavor. Add your favorite potatoes or squash to the mix to change things up! Man, this summer weather really did me in. I wouldn’t be lying if I said I barely cooked a […]

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Dill Potato Wedges

Natalie Rizzo, MS, RD — Mon, 13 Aug 2018 19:27:38 +0000

One of the most exciting things happened during my weekend run a few weeks ago. I was running along my usual running path, and I noticed a tent set up for Grow NYC. Having worked as an intern for the NYC Department of Health, I’m very familiar with the program. They set up farmer’s markets […]

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Creamy Miso Slaw

Natalie Rizzo, MS, RD — Mon, 21 May 2018 22:31:44 +0000

This upcoming weekend marks the unofficial start to summer!! Officially, Memorial Day is a day to give thanks and show our appreciation to all the men and women who have served our country. Unofficially, it’s a day to be outside, barbecue and rejoice that summer is upon us. I’m so excited for summer to arrive, […]

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