Nancy Macklin, RDN
Nancy Macklin has a bachelor of science in dietetics from Iowa State University and a Master of Science in health services administration from the University of Saint Francis. Macklin worked as a hospital-based clinical dietitian, providing counseling for diabetes, heart disease, and weight loss and as a food service director in health care dining sites. She now serves as a test kitchen dietitian, developing 500+ recipes per year. She is a member of the Academy for Nutrition and Dietetics and International Association of Culinary Professionals. Find her on LinkedIn.
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See articleGrape and Fig Snacks
Oranges, grapes, and a quick homemade fig jam top whole grain crackers in this refreshingly fruity snack. Depending on the size of snacks you’d like, break the crackers in two or three pieces. You can mix colors of grapes and chop the orange sections, too. Serve as an appetizer or enjoy as a nourishing anytime […] -
See articleStrawberry-Chocolate Ice Cream
This strawberry-chocolate nice cream (plant-based ice cream made with frozen bananas) is as pretty as it is delicious. Dark chocolate chunks make the healthy dessert taste especially decadent. If you’re a fan of the strawberry-chocolate flavor combo, try our Strawberry-Chocolate Ice Cream Cupcakes. -
See articleBlueberry Spinach Salad Bowl with Orange Vinaigrette
Spice-enhanced oven-roasted sweet potatoes and a brightly flavored dressing make these colorful bowls extra special. -
See articleSpring Roll Bowls
Enjoy all the flavors of a spring roll with the ease of a bowl. Brown rice noodles take the place of rice paper wrappers. -
See articleSingle-Rise Sweet Potato Dinner Rolls
Mashed sweet potato adds sweetness, moisture, and a golden-orange hue to these whole grain dinner rolls. Just before baking the risen rolls, you can brush them with plant milk and sprinkle lightly with poppy seeds. Tip: For 1 cup mashed sweet potato, peel one 12-oz. sweet potato and cut into 3/4-inch pieces. Place sweet potato […] -
See articleApple-Maple Cinnamon Rolls
These Apple-Maple Cinnamon Rolls are a heavenly taste of autumn. A light brushing of pure maple syrup on fresh-from-the-oven rolls sweetly elevates their flavor. See Ingredient IQ: Apples for tips on using the crisp, juicy fruit in your kitchen. -
See articleKale, Apple, and Quinoa Salad
Each bite of this colorful salad is filled with the flavors of favorite fall ingredients such as apples, butternut squash, and pumpkin seeds. For optimum freshness and texture, wait to add the dressing until just before serving. Note that this recipe calls for cooked quinoa, so have that ready to go: For 1½ cups cooked […] -
See articlePumpkin Pie Tart with Oat Crust
This picturesque pumpkin tart is worthy of a holiday-dinner finale. A touch of maple syrup in the tart and in the whipped topping yields a sweet autumn flavor, which the crunchy, mildly nutty homemade oat crust complements. -
See articlePotato-Onion Pizza
Potato pizza is an authentic Italian delight. Mashed beans and roasted garlic keep the topping in place. -
See articleCranberry-Pear Relish
Make this Cranberry-Pear Relish a day ahead of when you plan on serving it. It takes 10 minutes to make but needs 4 hours for the flavors to meld. -
See articleMini Apple-Raisin Muffins
Aquafaba and mashed banana create mini muffins that are moist and tender. Dates, along with diced apples, raisins, and a splash of orange juice, add natural sweetness to these bite-size vegan treats, which make for a delicious portable breakfast, midafternoon snack, or wholesome dessert. -
See articleSpinach-Apricot Salad with Spiced Lentils
A creamy lentil mixture combines with mild spinach and tangy dried apricots in this salad flavored with allspice and cinnamon. When shopping for lentils, head to the bulk bins, where turnover is higher and lentils are likely to be fresher than prepackaged options.
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