butternut squash, barley, and pecan salad

October 7, 2016 Miranda Hammer

A majority of the meals I eat are in bowls - no surprises there. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner all typically fall into bowl food, whether it's fluffy eggs, oatmeal, or a grain or green salad, they all seem to do their best in bowls, garnished with the appropriate condiments and embellishments. Desserts and other treats have become "mug food". This tactic has become my way of portion control and also possibly my way of avoiding plates.

This fall squash salad is no exception to the bowl food rule. It can serve as a main course or as a festive side. Spicy and sweet squash mingled together with peppery arugula, buttery pecans, and tart cranberries make the perfect companions. This salad has been making regular appearances in my fall cooking routine and I guaranteed it will in yours too.

happy oatober! celebrate with pumpkin pie oats

October 5, 2016 Miranda Hammer

With the crisp air beginning to settle in for fall, warm and hearty breakfasts take center stage of my morning routine. In the colder months, I tend to lean heavily on oatmeal to fortify me at the start of each day, adding warming spices like ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg for flavor and immune boosting power.

something healthy and a little sweet for the new year

October 1, 2016 Danielle Lipson

When the Radish first asked me to work on a recipe for Rosh Hashanah, I was stumped. As a Hebrew school drop-out, I remember the meanings behind most holidays but, for my family and me, high holidays have come to mean a time for us to gather together, celebrate our heritage, and carry on family traditions that, let's face it, usually revolve around eating.

sweet potato cornmeal waffles

September 22, 2016 Miranda Hammer

Admittedly, waffles are not something in my typical breakfast repertoire. I much prefer something low maintenance that I can make the night before or throw together thoughtlessly in the am. But, for those weekend mornings that you do want to take those extra steps to treat yourself or your guests to something more elaborate, then these cornmeal amaranth sweet potato waffles will certainly do the trick.

healthy holiday series: shredded kale and brussels sprout salad

December 1, 2015 Miranda Hammer

The holidays are a temptatious time of year for any individual. From latke fests, cookie swaps, office parties to Christmas gatherings and family functions, most people's will power and clean eating plans take a beating. I fully and whole heartily support conscious indulgences as there was NO way I would say no to a slice of homemade bourbon pecan pie this Thanksgiving. I also endorse keeping it clean and controlled as much as you can. This super clean, green, crunchy salad will allow you to stay on track while keeping up with your party hopping schedule.

Miranda Hammer,

MS, RD, CDN