https://blog.katescarlata.com Kate Scarlata RD Sun, 16 Aug 2015 17:31:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://blog.katescarlata.com/2015/06/18/blueberry-kale-salad-with-pine-nuts/ https://blog.katescarlata.com/2015/06/18/blueberry-kale-salad-with-pine-nuts/#comments Thu, 18 Jun 2015 11:50:40 +0000 https://blog.katescarlata.com/?p=8131 Summertime means salad time! And I love adding nuts and fruit to my salads!  This week, I concocted a nice quick fix salad that I thought I would share with you. I am a big fan of kale.  I can honestly say I crave it.  I was so happy when the Monash University researchers tested […]]]> https://blog.katescarlata.com/2015/06/18/blueberry-kale-salad-with-pine-nuts/feed/ 6 8131 https://blog.katescarlata.com/2013/01/19/buckwheat-crepes-and-berry-bruschetta/ https://blog.katescarlata.com/2013/01/19/buckwheat-crepes-and-berry-bruschetta/#comments Sat, 19 Jan 2013 19:39:57 +0000 https://blog.katescarlata.com/?p=4549 I played in the kitchen this morning.  I love when I can do that! This morning, I made crepes.  Yum.  I am calling these buckwheat crepes because they have buckwheat flour in them…but really they are made with a mixture of gluten free flours.  For the wheat tolerant-simply use whole wheat pastry flour or your […]]]> https://blog.katescarlata.com/2013/01/19/buckwheat-crepes-and-berry-bruschetta/feed/ 15 4549 https://blog.katescarlata.com/2012/11/26/maple-pecan-popcorn/ Mon, 26 Nov 2012 18:24:07 +0000 https://blog.katescarlata.com/?p=4100 I hope everyone survived the holiday feasting!  After a nice long and relaxing weekend, I have a seriously long ‘to do’ list today! But first, I have a fun holiday recipe to share with you.  Made with one of my favorite food groups…popcorn! I love popcorn! It’s a nice high fiber and low calorie treat […]]]> 4100 https://blog.katescarlata.com/2012/09/25/slow-cooker-stir-less-risotto/ https://blog.katescarlata.com/2012/09/25/slow-cooker-stir-less-risotto/#comments Tue, 25 Sep 2012 23:04:27 +0000 https://blog.katescarlata.com/?p=3647 I love risotto but cooking it can be cumbersome.  The process requires constant stirring and the addition of  hot broth every second–or maybe it just seems that way– and sometimes, I simply don’t have the time to spend over the stove. That is why, I love my slow cooker. Simple add your favorite risotto ingredients […]]]> https://blog.katescarlata.com/2012/09/25/slow-cooker-stir-less-risotto/feed/ 58 3647 https://blog.katescarlata.com/2012/09/11/creamy-polenta-with-thyme-and-parmesan/ Tue, 11 Sep 2012 16:40:20 +0000 https://blog.katescarlata.com/?p=3541 I love anything made with corn meal and creamy polenta is one of my favorites. Like mashed potatoes and gravy, polenta is truly a comfort food (and perhaps a bit healthier.) Just look at this creaminess dish of love. Being married to an Italian, I do like to experiment with traditional Italian dishes.  Polenta is […]]]> 3541