One would say, “We’ve all been there.” But we ALL really haven’t. What kind of behavior is that? Who am I turning in to and why? I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist – I cannot be doing this to my body…I don’t want to do this to my body. What kind of example am I giving? I was embarrassed. I felt like I was living some sort of lie. I hit rock bottom, and I hit it hard....

After years of eating poke on the mainland, I visited Oahu and tried traditional Hawaiian poke sauce from many popular spots like Tamura’s and The Hibachi. Hawaiian-style poke that included different takes of classic poke dressing (shoyu-based) was even more flavorful than the mainland style because they marinated the fish for extended periods. I love seafood, and poke bowls (especially salmon poke bowls) are my favorite way to eat fish....

Since I have lived on my own, hard boiled eggs are a go-to for me! The Egg Nutrition Center states “Eggs are an all-natural source of high-quality protein and a number of other nutrients, all for 70 calories an egg. Cost-effective and versatile, the unique nutritional composition of eggs can help meet a variety of nutrient needs of children through older adults. Plus, nutrition research suggests eggs can play a role in weight management, muscle strength, healthy pregnancy, brain function, eye health and more....

It’s one of my favorite desserts this time of year; it’s full of rich, creamy flavors and incredibly simple to make. It’s sweet, tangy, smooth, and full of caramel flavor, making it an instant hit for parties or a cozy night at home. Some of my other favorite easy entertaining recipes for this time of year are Pumpkin Mousse, Pumpkin Bread, Apple Pie Bars, Iced Oatmeal Cookies, and Apple Spice Cake....

My guilty pleasure is a heaping spoonful of peanut butter. I always have a jar, or 8, stocked in our pantry! A fun fact I learned recently about peanut butter is that it takes 540 peanuts to make one 12-oz. jar of peanut butter! This got me thinking about how I’ve tried making my own peanut butter in the past. Super fun to make – I usually just use peanuts, a little peanut oil and a pinch of salt....

With my recipe you’ll get sweet potatoes with a soft and tender interior and perfectly roasted crunchy exterior. The natural sugars in the sweet potatoes caramelize during roasting, adding a sweet and savory flavor profile that’s simply irresistible. Speaking of irresistible sweet potatoes, you also need to try my sweet potato casserole, sweet potato pie, and my slow cooker sweet potatoes with hot honey and bacon. It’s a great recipe when you’re craving sweet potatoes for breakfast and want something ultra delicious!...

Small aromatic limes are the reason we love a classic Key Lime Pie, and my Key Lime Pie Bars have just risen the bar on yumminess. If you are looking for some more summertime desserts, these are reader favorite citrus desserts you will love: Lemon Crinkle Cookies, Orange Pound Cake, or these Orange Cinnamon Rolls. There are three layers of cooI and creamy, sweet and tangy, crisp and citrusy flavors that make up the deliciousness of these bars....

Beans are a nutritional powerhouse if you ask me. They are an inexpensive way to include fiber, protein, carbs, and micronutrients such as folate in our diets. Some of you may defer away from beans because of the well known side affect – gas. However, I want to ensure you all are eating plant proteins like beans because of their magnesium, potassium, iron content along with the other nutrients I just mentioned!...

This post has been sponsored by Sprouts. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that keep Kroll’s Korner running! Tis’ the season for Fall sangria! Preferably this homemade sangria is best when shared with girlfriends at brunch, a bridal shower or with family since the kids can partake in this non alcoholic beverage too. However you enjoy it, you’ll be sure to love: How the flavor of the drink intensifies as it chills How yummy the fruit is to snack on when your glass is empty The sparkling finish from the sparkling water or lemon-lime soda How refreshing yet cozy this autumn-themed apple sangria is How it can show off all of your apples you have on hand That is can be enjoyed as a virgin sangria recipe or add red wine How versatile it is!...

It feels a bit calmer here, a bit slower and more peaceful. The tiny streets cars squeeze through make everything feel like a small neighborhood instead of a bustling city. And everyone we met was just so nice. Kyoto was a blast. Kyoto has a special charm to it that definitely puts it in the running for a revisit for the next time I’m back in Japan. So, in no particular order, here are the best things to do in Kyoto, Japan, in my opinion....

I love making these Vietnamese pandan waffles, and they are amazing, but also wanted a version to share with my vegan family members, and you vegans out there too! The texture of these vegan waffles This recipe was formulated to have an extra crispy exterior and a soft and chewy mochi-like interior. This is a vegan take on my original pandan waffle recipe. Just to clarify, these are NOT dense and bready like the boxed premade mixes you can buy at American supermarkets....

This is, yet another recipe, that I have been lucky enough to grow up eating as a child. I’d love dipping the curry with freshly toasted baguette, and sometimes finishing off the last bits by adding rice instead too. Whether its lemongrass and chile heavy Thai, aromatic and thick Indian, or the homogenous gravy-like Japanese curry, you can be sure that curry is going to punch you in the mouth with flavor, and have an aroma that envelops the whole room....

Filipino food is popping up in more and more restaurants these days, from fast food joints like Jollibee to fusion restaurants like Terrace by Mix Mix in Costa Mesa to even Michelin-starred Kasama in Chicago. There is an endless list of Filipino desserts to crave and even unique ways of sharing a meal, like kamayan (or boodle fights). Many Filipino foods are shaped by indigenous, Chinese, Spanish, Japanese, American, and many more cultures–this is what makes this cuisine so special....

This post has been sponsored by The Incredible Egg. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that keep Kroll’s Korner running! Besides their versatility, they are nutritious too. Eggs are a nutritional powerhouse, providing a good or excellent source of eight essential nutrients, including choline plus the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin, all for 70 calories in one large egg. The great thing about eggs is that they are naturally nutrient rich: a large egg is an excellent source of vitamin B12, biotin, iodine, selenium and choline....

If you love salmon but are looking to enjoy it in a new way, this brown sugar glazed salmon recipe is going to be your new go-to recipe! This post has been sponsored by USA Rice. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that keep Kroll’s Korner running! Salmon is such a versatile fish, full of good-for-you-nutrients and is protein packed. Not to mention that it’s absolutely delicious with U....

It’s a must-have at family camping trips, game day, Fourth of July, backyard BBQ’s or just a cozy, rainy Sunday. This chili is made in the crockpot/slow cooker but can also easily be made on the stove too if you do not have one! It’s hearty, filling and perfect for loading up with all of your favorite toppings (like shredded cheese, green onions, tortilla chips and sour cream). This spicy crockpot chili is the ultimate comfort food and a great recipe to have on hand for the chili lovers in your life!...

It’s full of orange flavor, is gluten free and the boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite sized pieces) are cooked on the stove in the sauce instead of being deep fried. The orange chicken sauce is really simple to make and uses pantry staple ingredients like honey, soy sauce and rice vinegar. We love this recipe with steamed white rice, cauliflower rice, or sometimes my fried rice recipe if we’re feeling extra!...

This hummus is our favorite go to recipe when creating hummus. It has the perfect balance of garbanzo beans, olive oil, tahini and seasonings. Hummus is great for a healthy appetizer served with veggies such as broccoli and carrots or perfect for using as a spread with pita bread or on a sandwich. What is hummus? Hummus is typically a thick paste or spread made from ground chickpeas and sesame seeds, olive oil, lemon, and garlic, made originally in the Middle East....

This recipe starts with the brown butter, and as it bubbles on the stove top, your kitchen fills with a caramel aroma. Mix it into your cookie dough, and you get a slightly toffee-like taste that is sweet and savory. It is the perfect way to give the traditional old-fashioned cookie a more complex flavor. Aah…new memories. If you’ve missed my other new cookie recipe this week, check out these drop sugar cookies, buckeye cookies and eggnog cookies!...

I grew up with my grandma cooking sweet potatoes for breakfast and this recipe will show you how to get ultra-soft and nutty roasted sweet potatoes for any meal. What are Japanese sweet potatoes? There are different types of Japanese sweet potato varieties and I love them all, just look at some of my favorite sweet potato recipes: sweet potato fries, ginataang bilo bilo, and even taro milk tea. Some of the most popular varieties are: Okinawan purple sweet potatoes — have white skin encasing deep purple centers....