Food and Nutrition Blog by Mackenzie Burgess
Recipes giving you the choice to not add nuts or substitute nuts for an alternative ingredient
With Super Bowl Sunday right around the corner, hummus is a must. Don’t be left dip-less when the grocery shelves empty. Instead, whip up this healthy hummus in 10 minutes or less with ingredients right from your pantry. Hummus typically calls for an ingredient called tahini. Tahini, a paste made from sesame seeds, is an […]
Thai food has been one of my favorite cuisines to cook lately. The cuisine utilizes tons of fresh items like herbs, garlic, ginger, and lime. It is also fun to play around with more unique ingredients like fish sauce, curry paste, and tamarind paste. Small amounts of these ingredients go a long way with adding […]
Are you ready to be #blessed? Because I’m about to share with you my “world renowned” macaroni recipe that I like to call Mack’s Mac and Cheese! I’m pretty sure my momma knew from day one to name me Mackenzie because 21 years later I would be whipping up this delicious macaroni dish! I would […]
Are you a kale-hater? Well this recipe might just turn you into a kale-lover. This is a recipe that I’ve prepared at several cooking demonstrations (see slideshow below) and have surprisingly turned skeptics into believers. The mix between the sweet pineapple, strawberry, and kale makes for the perfect, slightly-sweet smoothie combo. The layering of the […]
I am a huge sucker for a good rice bowl. Whether we’re talking a poke bowl with brown rice and some fresh Ahi tuna or a chicken teriyaki rice bowl with a sweet glaze– I’m all about it. As much as I love rice, I also love a good, creative veggie swap. That’s why I […]
3 minutes? Too good to be true? I thought so too. But these kale chips are the perfect crispy addition to salads or just a quick, healthy snack for your day. It is also the perfect idea to use up extra kale that is about to go bad. Watch the glorious transformation…1 minute… 2 minutes.. […]