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.
All Contributions from Nancy Macklin, RDN (236)
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See articleGrilled Fajita Platter with Smoky Tomato Salsa
A fajita platter full of grilled veggies is one of the tastiest plant-based meals you’ll find when dining at a Mexican restaurant; now you can make your own! Ready in just 35 minutes, you’ll be amazed at the flavors you can achieve. It all starts with a smoky homemade tomato salsa featuring grilled roma tomatoes, […] -
See articleMojo-Seasoned Plantain Salad with Black Beans and Rice
Big, bright flavor comes with each bite of this crowd-pleasing plantain salad. It all starts by slathering red onion wedges and sliced plantains in a mojo dressing—a savory, citrusy marinade that hails from Cuba—and roasting them to tender perfection. The plantain medley is then tossed with black beans, brown rice, and cherry tomatoes before being […] -
See articleGrilled Veggie and Tofu Skewers with Peanut Sauce
Fire up the grill and treat your taste buds to these delicious veggie tofu skewers, which are fun to eat and ready in 35 minutes. Extra-firm tofu holds its shape and sits snugly on the skewers next to tender steamed sweet potato, umami-rich mushrooms, sweet bell pepper, and earthy broccoli. A lime-infused peanut sauce lends […] -
See articleChili-Lime Fruit on a Stick
Luscious skewered fruit gets a squeeze of lime juice and a sprinkle of smoky Mexican-style chili seasoning, making an excellent appetizer for your next shindig or a juicy anytime snack. The chili seasoning, which features dried chipotle and ancho chile powders, cumin, and cinnamon, adds a delightful spicy contrast to the sweet fruit and tangy […] -
See articleCherry Panna Cotta Parfaits
Renowned for its ultra-creamy, silky-smooth texture, traditional panna cotta is loaded with enough cream and sugar to really weigh you down. This vegan twist on the Italian classic gets sensational flavor with a fraction of the calories, using plant-based milk and almond and vanilla essences. If you’re looking for a panna cotta recipe without gelatin, […] -
See articleGrilled Caesar Salad
Did you know that Caesar salad—served everywhere in the U.S., from fancy restaurants to airplanes and school cafeterias—hails not from the mighty Caesar but from a bustling restaurant in 1920s Tijuana, Mexico? The story goes that on a busy night and short on ingredients, Italian chef Caesar Cardini used what he had to create a […] -
See articleHarissa Cauliflower Steaks with Date Couscous
These big, beautiful, and perfectly tender cauliflower steaks have a rich caramelized flavor that tickles the taste buds and gives you a warm, satisfied feeling without being too heavy. The smoky, peppery flavor of harissa seasoning, combined with tart lemon juice and umami-rich soy sauce, brushed over the veggie steaks, goes well with the warmly […] -
See articleHearty Pesto Salad with Tomatoes, Farro, and Air-Fried Chickpeas
Don’t you love the smell of in-season tomatoes? Now, you can feast on that gorgeous aroma in this tantalizing pesto salad featuring colorful, chunky, tangy heirloom tomatoes and fresh spinach. Farro adds heft, making this a meal-worthy salad, while slivered red onions deliver subtle pops of heat. The whole salad has a rich herbal flavor […] -
See articleYellow Tomato and Cucumber Gazpacho with Chili-Lime Chips
Summer isn’t summer without a cool bowl of gazpacho to tingle the taste buds. This sunny version of the classic Spanish appetizer uses meaty yellow slicing tomatoes to achieve its warm golden hue. This soup gets even more flavorful after some time in the fridge, making it a great make-ahead dish for entertaining. Serve with […] -
See articleFresh Plum Muffins
Fresh plums stand front and center in these moist, sweet-as-summer muffins. Plums add fruity flavor to the batter, and thin slices of the stone fruit, fanned on top of each muffin, become jammy when cooked. With a light crumb and sweetened with maple syrup and applesauce, these magnificent vegan plum muffins are as delicious as […] -
See articleVegan Elote (Mexican Street Corn)
Mexican street corn (aka elote, pronounced eh-LOW-tay) is one of the highlights of traveling in Mexico, and now you can make a plant-based version at home in just 20 minutes. These tangy, slightly spicy vegan elotes are great as a serve-along at your next cookout. The plant-based crema gets its velvety texture from tofu, with […] -
See articleFoil-Roasted Blackberry Peach Crisp
Perfect for a cookout or roasting over a campfire, these blackberry peach crisps can be prepped on-site or assembled up to three days ahead of time and transported in a cooler. Blackberries and peaches, drizzled with cinnamon- and nutmeg-infused maple syrup, get jammy and delicious when cooked. The crumble topping is added to the packet […]
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