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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)

  • Caribbean Loaded Sweet Potatoes on a white plate against gray countertop

    Caribbean Loaded Sweet Potatoes

    Switch up your standard stuffed sweet potato with this Caribbean-inspired recipe that brings the tropics directly to your taste buds. After the first round of baking, the fluffy flesh is scooped out and mixed with spicy chili powder and creamy plant-based milk until it forms a velvety orange purée that’s ready for a second bake. […]
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  • Taco Lettuce Wraps with Melon Salsa on square white plates

    Taco Lettuce Wraps with Melon Salsa

    Fresh and filling, these taco lettuce wraps infuse chewy quinoa and hearty pinto beans with your favorite Mexican flavors to create a delicious handheld meal. Corn kernels add bursts of juicy sweetness to the grain medley while red onion offers a tangy crunch. The drool-worthy filling is spooned into tender lettuce leaves and topped with […]
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  • Layered Black Rice Salad in a large glass serving bowl

    Layered Black Rice Salad

    Be prepared for an abundance of “oohs” and “aahs” when you present this multicolor black rice salad at your next dinner party. The chewy rice creates eye-catching bands of deep purple grains that are stacked between crunchy carrots, tangy red onion, hearty edamame, and aromatic herbs. A zesty lime and soy dressing seeps down among […]
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  • Blooming Apples with Cinnamon Nice Cream on a black plate and wood tabletop

    Blooming Baked Apples with Cinnamon Nice Cream

    These show-stopping baked apples feature all the best flavors of fall: Sweet apples, tart cranberries, earthy walnuts, and warming cinnamon. While they might look complex to make, a few simple knife strokes produce the beautiful blooming look that even the most inexperienced chef can master. The crumbly granola topping offers a delightfully crunchy contrast to […]
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  • Vegetable Stew with Herbed Dumplings in a white ceramic bowl

    Vegetable Stew with Herbed Dumplings

    Fluffy herb-infused dumplings are spooned directly onto this cozy vegetable stew so they soak up the savory broth as they steam. Hearty red potatoes bulk up the base, while pearl onions bring bite-sized bursts of sweetness that complement the earthy mushrooms and carrots. Blending half of the navy beans until they’re smooth before adding them […]
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  • each and Tomato Salad on a light blue serving platter with a small bowl of vinaigrette

    Peach and Tomato Salad

    This stunning salad is a recipe you’ll have on repeat all summer long. Succulent sweet peaches are arranged alongside juicy heirloom tomatoes over a bed of mixed greens to celebrate the season’s best produce with a savory-sweet pairing. You’ll love how tangy shallot and aromatic herbs add extra oomph to this garden-fresh recipe, and a […]
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  • Roasted Tomato, White Bean, and Olive Bruschetta on a light blue ceramic plate

    Roasted Tomato, White Bean, and Olive Bruschetta

    The natural sugar content of campari tomatoes makes them perfect for roasting because they get deliciously soft and sweet the longer they bake. This easy bruschetta dish combines the juicy tomatoes with hearty cannellini beans, briny olives, tangy red onion, and a sprinkling of fresh Italian herbs before popping everything in the oven so the […]
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  • Jambalaya-Style Collard Wraps in a white dish next to a metal fork

    Jambalaya-Style Collard Wraps

    Get classic Cajun flavors wrapped up in the South’s favorite leafy green when you make a batch of these scrumptious collard wraps. Saucy red beans and rice are simmered with bell peppers, okra, and tomatoes in a spicy Cajun seasoning to create a jambalaya-style filling. While the mixture melds together on the stovetop, you’ll trim […]
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  • Grilled Summer Veggie Wraps on a white plate

    Grilled Summer Veggie Wraps

    If you thought lettuce cups weren’t filling enough to be served as a main course, think again: These hearty veggie wraps feature a satisfying medley of char-grilled eggplant, bell pepper, and zucchini. While the colorful veggies are enough to make you salivate, the real star of the show is chickpeas, which get a triple appearance […]
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  • Blooming Tomatoes with Couscous Pilaf

    Blooming Tomatoes with Couscous Pilaf

    Slicing large tomatoes in a grid pattern creates a beautiful blooming effect that’s perfect for stuffing with curry-spiced couscous. The fragrant pilaf is studded with sweet raisins, hearty lentils, and juicy peas to add satisfying heft and warm contrast to the cool tasting notes of the raw tomato. A swipe of homemade cilantro sauce adds […]
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  • Creamy Polenta with Jalapeño Tomato Sauce in light blue ceramic bowls against a blue fabric background

    Creamy Polenta with Jalapeño Tomato Sauce

    In this tantalizing fusion recipe, creamy Italian polenta meets the spicy-savory flavors of Mexican cuisine to create a truly drool-worthy dish. Roma tomatoes (which are perfect to use in sauces due to their meaty flesh and lack of seeds) are stewed with corn, black beans, bell pepper, and plenty of Southwestern spices to create the […]
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  • Grilled Corn Salad with Jalapeño Dressing in a cream colored bowl with a side of toasted bread slices

    Grilled Corn Salad with Jalapeño Dressing

    Imagine munching on this colorful grilled corn salad on a hot summer day when you’re craving something light, refreshing, and full of flavor. The smoky corn kernels are mixed with hearty black beans, tangy red onion, crunchy bell pepper, and creamy avocado to create the perfect Mexican-inspired medley. But be prepared for the heat: Chili […]
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