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Nancy Macklin, RDN

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)

  • Grilled Fajita Platter on a large wooden platter with a bowl of Smoky Tomato Salsa

    Grilled 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, […]
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  • Mojo-Seasoned Plantain Salad with Black Beans and Rice in a white ceramic bowl with wooden serving spoons

    Mojo-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 […]
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  • Grilled Veggie and Tofu Skewers on a white platter with a small bowl of Peanut Sauce to the side

    Grilled 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 […]
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  • Two servings of Chili-Lime Fruit on a Stick on checked paper napkins in glass Tupperware containers

    Chili-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 […]
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  • Mini Cherry Panna Cotta Parfaits on a small white plate with a fresh cherry on the side of the plate against a pale blue background

    Cherry 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, […]
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  • Grilled Caesar Salad in a white bowl with woode serving spoons on a bright blue table next to a small blue ceramic bowl of dressing

    Grilled 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 […]
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  • Harissa Cauliflower Steaks with Date Couscous on a white plate next to a salt and pepper shaker and a plate of cauliflower steaks

    Harissa 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 […]
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  • Hearty Pesto Salad with Tomatoes, Farro, and Air-Fried Chickpeas in a large white bowl

    Hearty 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 […]
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  • Yellow Tomato and Cucumber Gazpacho in a pale blue ceramic bowl with a handful of Chili-Lime Chips scattered around it

    Yellow 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 […]
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  • Fresh Plum Muffins in foil muffin papers on a pale blue and white plate with plum slices fanned across the top of each muffin

    Fresh 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 […]
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  • Three cobs of Vegan Elote (Mexican Street Corn) on a platter with a small bowl of lime-infused crema

    Vegan 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 […]
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  • Two Foil-Roasted Blackberry Peach Crisps in tin foil on a yellow plate on a pale blue background

    Foil-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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