The Cutting Board Blog Archives - Sara Haas, RDN, LDN

Green Bean and Corn Salad

in LUNCH / Recipes / SALADS / The Cutting Board Blog June 26, 2015August 17, 2016 0 comments

Summer!!! It’s finally here! I can, at last, look out my window and see leaves on the trees and grass on the ground. This makes me so incredibly happy! Besides the nicer, warmer weather, I’m also very excited about the plethora of amazing fresh produce practically spilling out of the bins at the supermarket and farmer’s markets. It’s like Christmas every day for me! To honor that excitement, one of my most recent posts on the Cutting Board Blog is for a Green Bean and Corn Salad. It’s a simple salad that highlights the beauty of summer produce. So enjoy and hey, why not bring it your July 4th party? It’s perfect for picnics and potlucks.

Click here for the link to the recipe.

Freekeh with Black Beans and Avocado Dressing

in DINNER / Recipes / The Cutting Board Blog / VEGETARIAN June 4, 2015August 17, 2016 0 comments

In the quest to be the best dietitian I can be, I have been working diligently to incorporate more, “new” whole grains into my (and my family, friends’ and clients’) recipes. I have to admit, for a while I was stuck on quinoa. It’s simple and versatile…it was a love affair for sure. That love affair continues, but I am opening my mind to new, wonderful grains like freekeh. It’s just as easy to cook and just as easy to love. In fact, it’s a lovely platform for this freekeh with black beans and avocado dressing recipe.

Read more and get the recipe on The Cutting Board!

Bacon, Lettuce and Turkey Wraps with Chive Aioli

in LUNCH / Recipes / SANDWICHES / The Cutting Board Blog April 28, 2015August 17, 2016 0 comments

When did a sandwich become a wrap and who had that brilliant idea? More importantly, why didn’t I come up with it? Joking aside, I love the idea of wraps. How many times have you picked up a sandwich only to have all the ingredients fall out of it? Or the mustard or pickle juice ends up all over your hands? With a wrap, you never have to worry about those things.

Want the recipe? Check out my latest blog post on thecuttingboard.org for my Bacon, Lettuce and Turkey Wraps with Chive Aioli Recipe.

Whole-Grain Power Muffins – New on The Cutting Board Blog

in BREAKFAST / MUFFINS, QUICK BREADS, ETC / Recipes / The Cutting Board Blog March 4, 2015August 17, 2016 0 comments

I need a healthy snack that tastes good,” said no toddler ever. If toddlers had their way, I’m sure they would eat only noodles and cookies. Because I am in charge, I am faced with the challenge of trying to find just that: a healthy snack that tastes good.

Mexican Shredded Chicken on The Cutting Board Blog

in CHICKEN AND OTHER POULTRY / DINNER / Recipes / The Cutting Board Blog February 24, 2015August 17, 2016 0 comments

There is something magical about the slow cooker. The idea that you can simply place ingredients in a vessel, touch a button and hours later you have an entire meal is mind-blowing. I love it! For anyone that’s time-strapped (OK, that’s everyone, right!?), the slow cooker is your savior. With a little forethought, you can create beautiful, almost effortless meals that your family will love.

In need of a new slow cooker recipe? Try my version of Mexican Shredded Chicken. It’s a flavorful dish that can feed a crowd…

Click here to read more from The Cutting Board Blog and to get the recipe.

Beautiful and Simple: A Recipe for the Lovely Apple Crostata

in DESSERT / OTHER SWEET TREATS / Recipes / The Cutting Board Blog February 23, 2015August 17, 2016 0 comments

It’s cold here in Chicago and I am happy to report that I have not lost my sense of humor about this cold blast we are having. Instead of being angry, I have chosen to celebrate this cold by baking and cooking…and baking and cooking! Luckily the lovely Cutting Board Blog must have known this, as they are currently featuring my recipe for the beautiful Apple Crostata.

Hurry, go turn on your oven and be prepared to “warm up” with this lovely dessert.