McDaniel’s Bite-Sized Reviews | Good Culture Cottage Cheese

McDaniel’s Bite-Sized Reviews | Good Culture Cottage Cheese

Cottage cheese is a polarizing food. People either love it or hate it. As dietitians, we’re fans for its versatility and nutritional benefits. When compared to other types of cheese, this version is highly versatile with a big nutrient punch. Cottage cheese is a dairy...
McDaniel’s Short-Cut Recipe | Tuna Pasta with Lemon & Parsley

McDaniel’s Short-Cut Recipe | Tuna Pasta with Lemon & Parsley

Canned or tuna in a pouch is a high-protein, healthy fat ingredient to help you get dinner on the table in minutes! This pasta dish combines whole-wheat pasta with tuna and Mediterranean flavors from the lemon, parsley and capers. Confused about which form of canned...
Summer Recipe: Baked Asparagus Fries

Summer Recipe: Baked Asparagus Fries

Post updated July 2023 by Emily Winkels (originally published July 2016) Asparagus is in season and the perfect vegetable to include in your summer meals. Our recipe for Baked Asparagus fries are a great way to try asparagus in a fun new way! Health Benefits of...
Tasting Summer: My Fave Watermelon Recipes

Tasting Summer: My Fave Watermelon Recipes

Updated June 8, 2023 (Originally posted on July 31, 2015) Watermelon holds a special place in my heart, as it reminds me of my Grandpa, who I lovingly called “Pop-eye.” Pop-eye, native to Polo, IL taught me how to spit watermelon seeds. He would slice off a wedge of...
7 Tips for Reducing Food Waste

7 Tips for Reducing Food Waste

If you’ve ever tossed out a container of yogurt that’s approaching its date, discarded veggies that have gone limp, or thrown out a salad that’s just starting to turn a bit brown around the edges, you’re not alone. While food waste is a worldwide phenomenon, the U.S....