Family Nutrition Archives

McDaniel’s Short-Cuts | Tofu Stir-Fry with Basil Peanut Sauce

In this week’s recipe: Tofu Stir-Fry with Basil Peanut Sauce, we used Trader Joe’s “super firm” or “high protein” tofu. I love this form of tofu because by removal of the water, you get a dense product that can go from “package to pan.” To get...

McDaniel’s Short-Cuts | Creamy Pistachio Citrus Salad Dressing

This creamy pistachio citrus salad dressing is my solution to expensive & sometimes disappointing store-bought salad dressings. Here are 3 reasons you should do it DIY & blend up a better dressing to top those greens: Quality of oil. Olive oil is a...

McDaniel’s Short-Cuts | Mediterranean Roasted Mushroom Risotto

This Mediterranean Roasted Mushroom Risotto is a celebratory dish! For the third year in a row, the Mediterranean Diet comes out on top for the best diet to follow according to the U.S. News and World Report. At McDaniel Nutrition, we support both the diet pattern and...

McDaniel’s Short-Cuts | Spicy Cottage Cheese, Egg & Avocado Toast

Could a high-protein breakfast be the ideal New Year’s Resolution? We think so… January is typically the time of year when people make more drastic changes to their eating habits. How about aiming to make resolutions attainable? Such as eating a...

McDaniel’s Short-Cuts | Fall Farro Salad

This week’s McDaniel Short-Cut recipe, Fall Farro Salad, includes delicious seasonal vegetables and quick cooking farro from Trader Joe’s. Farro, an ancient grain, is rich in fiber and other nutrients such as magnesium and zinc. This Trader Joe’s farro only takes 10...

McDaniel’s Short-Cuts | 3-Bean Bake with Cornbread Crust

This McDaniel Short-Cut, a 3 bean bake, is an ode to a food memory from my childhood. My mom proudly pulled her Mexican casserole out of the oven only to discover the crust was 10x higher than her baking dish. Instead of using 1 cup of the packaged cornbread Bisquick...