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: 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…
All About Fiber
Guest post by Sophia Worgan, Nutrition Intern & Cooking Class Assistant Fiber: that which binds us, nourishes us and keeps us regular. We are told to eat it, hear about how important it is but often times people find themselves lost by all the…
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: 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…
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…
Recipe: Peanut Sauce
Post by Paula Jahn, Co-owner and Registered Dietitian & Cooking Instructor at Nourish Northwest Peanut sauce is a versatile, balanced sauce that uses many kitchen staples. I love it tossed with warm noodles or rice and lots of sautéed vegetables. It is comfort food…
Spiralized Sweet Potatoes 2 Ways
Post by Paula Jahn, Co-owner and Registered Dietitian at Nourish Northwest My mother in law loves kitchen gadgets. She has gifted me several kitchen items that I would never buy for myself (but happily use!). I am generally a minimalist in the kitchen; a good sharp…
Recipe: Honey Roasted Carrots
Post by Paula Jahn, Co-owner and Registered Dietitian at Nourish Northwest Well, Yotam Ottolenghi has done it again! I had another successful dinner party, partially due to one of his lovely recipes. I had a beautiful bunch of rainbow carrots (don’t waste the tops!),…
Recipe: Stuffed Chard Rolls
Post by Paula Jahn, Co-owner and Dietitian at Nourish Northwest This is the time of year when I start to get local produce fatigue. Spring is technically here, but we will not see the results from the farms for weeks or months to come….
Cashew Cream: A Vegan’s best friend
Post by Olivia Martino, Registered Dietitian and Co-Owner, Nourish Northwest Before we started teaching Vegan Cooking Classes, I knew I had a good handle on how to make a delicious veggie-centric meal while avoiding all animal products. But I wanted to become an…
Umami in Vegetables
Post by Paula Jahn, Co-owner and Dietitian at Nourish Northwest Umami, dubbed the fifth taste, is described as a savory or meaty flavor. Its sensation is attributed to free amino acids, primarily glutamate (also inosinate and guanylate) in foods. Unlike sweet, sour, salty, and bitter, umami…
The Case of the Exploding Apples
Post by Paula Jahn, Co-owner and Registered Dietitian at Nourish Northwest Nourish Northwest now has two harvest traditions: peach picking in the summer and apple picking in the fall. The past two years, Olivia and I have gone apple picking at Draper Girls farm….
Happy Fall–A Recipe for the Season
Post by Paula Jahn, Co-owner and Registered Dietitian at Nourish Northwest I have many nutrition clients with special dietary requirements. Many are vegetarian, some are vegan, others follow a gluten free diet. For this reason, Olivia and I have become good at naturally planning menus for…
A Recipe for Summer’s Bounty–Part 2
Post by Paula Jahn, Co-owner and Registered Dietitian at Nourish Northwest This recipe is a combination of everything good about summer. Last summer, I wrote a recipe post on how to use up all that extra zucchini and summer squash. This time, I decided…
Recipe: Sweet Potato Hash
Post by Paula Jahn, Co-owner and Registered Dietitian at Nourish Northwest Sweet potatoes are the common ground tuber of the diet world. They are loved by many, vilified by few. Even the Paleo people embrace them as their sweet-starchy fix. Nutritionally superior to the white…
Vegan Cooking Class Secrets
Post by Olivia Martino, Registered Dietitian and Co-Ower at Nourish Northwest Recently we have been doing a lot of vegan cooking in the kitchen of Nourish Northwest. While we never promote one single diet for everyone and both consume all types of foods, we…
Kitchen Cabinet Meals
Post by Olivia Martino, Registered Dietitian and Co-Owner, Nourish Northwest Awhile back, I wrote a post on how to keep a well stocked kitchen pantry. It’s funny how this is not always something we think of as important, but as soon as the warning…
Vegan Main: A Cooking Class Favorite
Post by Paula Jahn, Co-owner and Dietitian at Nourish Northwest What do meat-lovers serve as a show-stopping main course? Prime rib? Rack of lamb? It can be difficult to create a plant-based main course that is beautiful, delicious and worthy of a dinner party. After…