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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...

Your Winter Prescription: Dark Chocolate Date Delights

Your Winter Prescription: Dark Chocolate Date Delights. Chocolate, dark chocolate & cocoa powder: your inner wisdom doesn’t need research to tell you it’s good for body, mind and soul. I enjoy chocolate at least twice a day. My morning smoothie...

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 Bite-Sized Reviews | Just Beets

Welcome to “McDaniel’s Bite-Sized Reviews” | Trader Joe’s Just Beets It’s a weekly series we’re calling “McDaniel’s Bite-Sized Reviews!” Every other week, we’ll share a popular food, drink or supplement one of our MNT Registered Dietitians tried, reviewed and rated....

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...