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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)

  • Roasted Tomato and Eggplant Soup in a yellow ceramic bowl with a metal spoon dipped into the soup

    Roasted Tomato and Eggplant Soup

    We like roasting vegetables before blending them into soups, as the time in the oven concentrates their natural sweetness and deepens the overall flavor profile. Here, eggplant and tomatoes get the royal treatment of being roasted and then simmered in vegetable broth with garlic and fresh herbs. The flavorful results are then puréed until velvety […]
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  • Waffled Smashed Potatoes with Creamed Spinach on white plates

    Waffled Smashed Potatoes with Creamed Spinach

    Elevate your Sunday brunch with these easy and delicious waffle-style smashed potatoes. A smoky tahini sauce complements the crispy taters, which get delightfully crunchy on the outside but stay soft on the inside after going into the waffle press. The savory creamed spinach topping takes this dish to the next level, so be sure to […]
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  • Thai Noodle Bowls with Bok Choy and Gluten-Free Peanut Sauce in dark blue ceramic bowls

    Gluten-Free Thai Noodle Bowls with Bok Choy and Peanut Sauce

    Saucy, brothy, and packed full of fresh veggies, these Thai-inspired noodle bowls are everything you want in a satisfying plant-based meal. Bok choy and carrots are simmered in veggie stock until tender and then combined with chewy brown rice noodles and hearty edamame. A homemade Peanut Sauce is drizzled over the jumble to swirl finger-licking […]
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  • Red Curry Sweet Potato Noodles with Collards in dark blue ceramic bowls against a wood tabletop

    Red Curry Sweet Potato Noodles with Collards

    You don’t need a spiralizer to make the colorful sweet potato “noodles” featured in this inventive dish—not to mention, the ribbon-style strands cook more evenly than spiralized ones, too. Once your “noodles” are prepped, the saucy base is flavored with fragrant ginger, garlic, Thai red curry paste, cumin, and a fresh Thai chile to bring […]
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  • Creamy Vegetable Soup with Escarole in a black bowl next to a loaf of bread and a small bowl of salt

    Creamy Vegetable Soup with Escarole

    Escarole, a close relative of endive, has a slightly bitter taste, which beautifully balances out the rich flavors of this creamy vegetable soup. It all starts with a veggie broth base that’s enhanced with umami-rich mushroom, savory onion, and aromatic dill to create an absolutely slurpable soup. A double whammy of lemon—both the juice and […]
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  • Spaghetti Squash Boats with White Beans and Swiss Chard on a gray ceramic plate against a dark blue tablecloth

    Spaghetti Squash Boats with White Beans and Swiss Chard

    These spaghetti squash boats are bound to be met with sparkling reviews after the first bite. The tender squash strands hold up well against a hearty homemade red sauce that’s packed full of good-for-you ingredients. Creamy cannellini beans, tender carrot, fiber-rich chard, and aromatic herbs join forces to create a comforting puttanesca-style filling that can […]
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  • Spicy Cajun Hash on Grits in a white ceramic bowl on top of a blue cloth napkin

    Spicy Cajun Hash on Grits

    Creamy grits and a jumble of spicy veggies make for a satisfying Southern-inspired meal. Here, we’ve cooked the grits with vegetable broth and garlic to create a savory base for the saucy Cajun hash. A colorful mixture of carrots, green beans, bell pepper, tomatoes, and kidney beans is seasoned with a Cajun spice blend that […]
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  • Roasted Kabocha Squash and Veggie Stew in a white Dutch oven with a wooden stirring spoon

    Roasted Kabocha Squash and Veggie Stew

    There isn’t a more autumnal veggie stew than this! Packed full of seasonal produce and warming spices, you’ll love how this hearty recipe fills you up on a chilly evening. Cubes of tender kabocha squash are roasted alongside carrots, mushrooms, and fennel to draw out their natural sweetness while store-bought veggie broth gets an upgrade […]
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  • Caramelized Onion Mashed Potatoes in a white ceramic serving dish

    Caramelized Onion Mashed Potatoes

    Equal parts savory and sweet, caramelized onions are a surefire way to add a special touch to any dish. Here, creamy mashed potatoes get a boost of flavor from the deeply browned onion slices and are sprinkled with chives for an herbaceous finishing touch. But the toppings aren’t the only ingredients that make these spuds […]
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  • Vegan Waldorf Salad on lettuce leaves placed on a white serving tray

    Vegan Waldorf Salad

    This veganized version of a New York–style Waldorf salad is packed full of traditional ingredients but adds chewy barley to deliver extra hunger-busting heft. Apples, celery, raisins, and barley are coated in a creamy tofu-based mayo that gets a dash of savory warmth from pumpkin pie spice, while a sprinkling of walnuts delivers the familiar […]
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  • Vegan Red Curry with Cauliflower and Potatoes in gray ceramic bowls with metal spoons against a blue countertop

    Vegan Red Curry with Cauliflower and Potatoes

    This hearty vegan red curry is spicy, savory, and ready to serve in just 30 minutes. Lemongrass, crushed red pepper, and fresh garlic add an extra infusion of flavor to the base of Thai red curry paste, while coconut milk works its plant-based magic to create a velvety sauce that will leave you licking the […]
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  • Balsamic-Roasted Delicata Squash Salad on a white serving platter with wooden serving spoons

    Balsamic-Roasted Delicata Squash Salad

    This grain-forward delicata squash salad is packed full of fresh flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and keep a rumbling tummy satisfied. The base of chewy quinoa is tossed with plump cherry tomatoes, hearty white beans, and tender balsamic-glazed squash to create a vibrant medley of good-for-you ingredients. A sweet and savory balsamic vinaigrette […]
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