5 Things to Prep on a Sunday

Post by Olivia Martino, Registered Dietitian and Owner, Nourish Northwest It’s the time of year when I see my clients wanting to cook a bit more.  This is so exciting for me!!!!  The weather is getting a little chillier and something about roasted squash…

Recipe: Coconut Red Lentil Soup

Post by Olivia Martino, Registered Dietitian and Owner, Nourish Northwest Sorry to say it but it’s true; It’s fall. What a beautiful start, though!  The sun is shining, the air is warm yet crisp and I am getting excited about making soup! I finally…

Recipe: Roasted Beet Hummus

Post by Olivia Martino, Registered Dietitian and Owner, Nourish Northwest Roasted Beet Hummus   Ingredients 1 small beet 1 15 oz. can (1 3/4 cup) cooked chickpeas, drained juice of half a large lemon healthy pinch salt and black pepper 1 large clove garlic, minced…

Recipe: Batch Cook Egg Bake

Post by Olivia Martino, Registered Dietitian and Owner, Nourish Northwest If you have ever done nutrition counseling with me or come to one of our cooking classes, you probably know that I am a huge fan of batch cooking.  If you don’t have time…

Recipe: Strawberry Avocado Caprese Salad

Post by Olivia Martino, Registered Dietitian and Owner, Nourish Northwest Finally, the outdoor temperature is just too hot to warrant turning on the stove.  Dinner needs to be quick, fresh and cool.  I recently made this recipe for one of our personal chef clients…

Healthy Eats for Summer Camping

Post by Olivia Martino, Registered Dietitian and Co-Owner, Nourish Northwest I have been thinking about writing this post for a long time because many clients have asked me about this particular topic.  I personally do a lot of car camping, meaning that the possibilities…

Recipe: Bourbon Ginger Peach Pie Filling

Post by Olivia Martino, Owner and Registered Dietitian, Nourish Northwest This is the third in my series of recipes for pies I am making for my wedding.  The first one for strawberry basil can be found here and the second for balsamic black pepper…

Zucchini Noodle Lasagna and Other Ways To Use Up Your Summer Squash Surplus

Post by Olivia Martino, Registered Dietitian and Owner, Nourish Northwest Is anyone sick of zucchini yet?  Summer has just begun but if you are growing summer squash, you are probably already drowning in it! You can only make so much zucchini bread and fritters,…

Recipe: Balsamic Black Pepper Mixed Berry Pie Filling

Post by Olivia Martino, Registered Dietitian and Co-Owner, Nourish Northwest Last month I talked about making pie fillings ahead of time for my upcoming wedding.  This method is a great way to preserve whatever is in season, when you are unable to eat it all…

Recipe: Homemade Nut Milk

Post by Sophia Worgan, Nutrition and Cooking Class Intern at Nourish Northwest What’s hiding in your nut milk? Common milk additives: the friends and foes. 

Preserving the Seasons and A Recipe: Strawberry Basil Pie

Post by Olivia Martino, Registered Dietitian and Owner, Nourish Northwest I think I might be crazy because I have decided to make 25 pies for my own wedding, with the help of my amazing bridesmaids.  The only way to help make this less stressful…

Recipe: Three Green Smoothies

Post by Olivia Martino, Registered Dietitian and Co-owner, Nourish Northwest One of the most common questions we get asked is whether juices or smoothies are better.

Recipe: Empanadas

Post by Paula Jahn, Co-owner and Registered Dietitian at Nourish Northwest One of the most common and flattering comments I get from cooking class participants at Nourish is that the recipes, aside from being delicious, are practical, approachable, and repeatable. It is so satisfying…

Recipe: Millet Pilaf + Intro to the Instant Pot

Post by Paula Jahn, Co-owner, Registered Dietitian & Cooking Class Instructor at Nourish Northwest It’s no secret that I am a proponent (cheerleader, demystifyer) of the pressure cooker. I’ve held workshops on how to use it, written blogs about it, and frequently use it in…

Recipe: Chickpea of the Sea Salad

Post by Olivia Martino, Registered Dietitian and Co-Owner, Nourish Northwest I’m always fishing (pun intended) for a good protein packed lunch idea, preferably one I can make in a big batch and eat throughout the week.  This chickpea/imitation tuna salad works perfectly.  I have been…

Recipe: Easy Curry Sauce

Post by Paula Jahn, Co-owner, Registered Dietitian & Cooking Class Instructor at Nourish Northwest Clients often ask for quick weeknight meals that can be prepared with kitchen staples. Bonus points for healthy and budget-friendly meals. I have just the recipe. If you have an onion…

Recipe: Make Your Own Household Cleaner!

Post by Olivia Martino, Registered Dietitian and Co-Owner, Nourish Northwest We tend to focus our nutrition recommendations and recipes on things you eat.  Makes sense.  However, it is equally as important to think about the compounds that can seep into your system in other ways.

Cruciferous Recipe Roundup

Post by Paula Jahn, Co-owner and Registered Dietitian & Cooking Instructor at Nourish Northwest In the four years I’ve contributed to this blog, I’ve offered many vegetable recipes. In the winter, I often default to cruciferous vegetables at home. Yes, they boast anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer…

Recipe: Winter Smoothie

Post by Paula Jahn, Co-owner and Registered Dietitian & Cooking Instructor at Nourish Northwest In the winter, I generally crave warming foods. Hearty bean and vegetable stew, slow cooked meat, gooey casserole, tea…But lately, I’ve been dreaming about a smoothie. I have a stash of…

Managing Cravings and A Recipe for Mongolian Beef

Post by Olivia Martino, Registered Dietitian and Co-Owner Nourish Northwest Whether it be a warm fudgy brownie, a creamy, carby macaroni and cheese or the salty crunch of a Dorito, we have all experienced the intense pressures of a food craving before.  For some of us, this…