High Protein Vegan Breakfast Ideas

Post by Olivia Blodgett, Registered Dietitian I work with a lot of vegan clients who want to know if they are meeting their protein needs. It is definitely very possible to achieve your recommended protein intake on a vegan diet but I often see…

Recipe: Gazpacho

Post by Olivia Blodgett, Registered Dietitian Today I harvested my first heirloom tomatoes (they are FINALLY ripening) and along with the hot forecast this week, I couldn’t think of a more timely recipe to share. It is so bright, beautiful and fresh and has…

Recipe: Raspberry Scones

Post by Olivia Blodgett, Registered Dietitian I’m obsessed with all things summer but I recently said to my husband that there are really two things I look forward to most: jumping into cold rivers and eating juicy, fresh berries. I can’t get enough berries…

Recipe: Smoky Lentil Soup

Post by Olivia Blodgett, Registered Dietitian One of my menu planning methods for personal chef clients is to look through my photos to remind myself of what I have made in the past. All of those food photos actually do serve a purpose! I…

Recipe: Apple Muffins

Post by Olivia Blodgett, Registered Dietitian Lately, I have been doing a lot of baking for my daughter and since she is only one, I want to avoid adding any added sugars to the foods that she eats. I have been playing with blending…

Recipe: Heirloom Tomato Tart

Post By Olivia Blodgett, Registered Dietitian If you are like me and your tomatoes are finally just now getting ripe, you need to act fast and figure out how to eat them at every meal! This yummy tomato tart is dinner in my house…

Recipe: Mongolian Soy Curls

Post by Olivia Blodgett, Registered Dietitian I made this dish for personal chef clients this week and was asked to post the recipe. I love working with soy curls both for their nutritional value (they are a great source of protein), their versatility and…

Recipe: Roasted Carrot and Chickpea Salad with Dill

Post by Olivia Blodgett, Registered Dietitian and Personal Chef This salad is a favorite of my personal chef clients. It’s very simple and quite tasty. I love to use rainbow carrots if I can find them and if you’re not vegan, crumbled goat or…

Recipe: Summer Vegetable Curry

Post by Olivia Blodgett, Registered Dietitian and Owner This recipe couldn’t be simpler! Feel free to substitute whatever veggies you have on hand for a quick and easy pantry dinner!

Recipe: Beet Burgers

Post by Olivia Blodgett, Registered Dietitan and Owner By request, here is a recipe from our All American Vegan cooking class. These beet burgers are perfect for summer BBQs since they will hold up well on the grill. Think you don’t like beets? I…

Recipe: Cashew Red Lentil Burgers

Post by Olivia Blodgett, Registered Dietitian and Owner This recipe is one of my favorites for personal chef clients. The burgers are nutritious, packed full of flavor and are perfect from a culinary perspective, as they form into patties easily and reheat well. Enjoy!

Recipe: Cauliflower Lentil Tacos

Post by Olivia Blodgett, Registered Dietitian and Owner Now that we no longer teach regular cooking classes, I just have to share some of our favorite recipes… it would be a shame to keep them all to myself! These tacos were made in our…

Recipe: Salted Chocolate Pudding

Post by Olivia Martino Blodgett, Registered Dietitian and Owner I have been making a lot of this pudding lately for our Corporate Wellness Lunch and Learns.  It’s super simple and it covers a lot of the principals we discuss in our classes: limit added…

Recipe: Pesto Spaghetti Squash with Sautéed Zucchini and Burst Tomatoes

Post by Olivia Martino Blodgett, Registered Dietitian and Owner It doesn’t get much more summery than this! Make use of the abundance of  tomatoes, zucchini and basil that the season provides us with! Enjoy!

Recipe: BBQ Soy Curl Sandwiches with Creamy Cabbage Slaw

Post by Olivia Martino Blodgett, Registered Dietitian and Owner Do you know about soy curls? If not, it’s time you do!  Soy curls are a high protein, minimally processed meat alternative made by a company called Butler Soy Curls in a town not far…

Recipe: Golden Milk Chia Pudding

Post by Olivia Martino Blodgett, Registered Dietitian and Owner Looking for a snack that is easy, healthy and delicious, not to mention low in sugar, anti-inflammatory, vegan and satisfying?  Look no further and make a batch of this chia pudding today!

Recipe: Chocolate Orange Chia Pudding for One

Post by Olivia Martino Blodgett, Registered Dietitan and Owner When I first learned how to make chia pudding, I was obsessed.  I made it so often for a snack, breakfast and even dessert that after awhile I naturally got sick of it.  Well, it’s…

Recipe: Baked Mushroom Risotto with Caramelized Onions

Post by Olivia Martino Blodgett, Personal Chef, Registered Dietitian and Owner Risotto is a dish that I make often for personal chef clients, and although the stirring really isn’t as laborious as some think, I have to admit it is pretty nice to just…

Recipe: Chocolate Chip Cookies (Vegan + GF!!!)

Post By Olivia Martino Blodgett, Registered Dietitian and Owner These cookies are simply the best.  We feature them in our Vegan All American Cooking Class, but since we haven’t offered this class in awhile, I felt that it was unethical for me to keep…

Recipe: Kale and Butternut Squash Lasagna

Post by Olivia Martino Blodgett, Registered Dietitian, Personal Chef and Owner This recipe is not my creation but it is one that I make often for my personal chef clients.  They abosolutely love it so I thought it would be a great one to…