Articles by Zachari Breeding

This flavorful eggplant dish can be served as an appetizer with crusty bread or as a topping to your favorite protein. Toasted slivered almonds add an enhanced flavor that brings out the natural sweetness in the

Perfect for brunch, this savory, open-faced, gluten-free pie is baked with caramelized onion and fennel topped with gorgonzola cheese, fennel fronds, sliced green apple and toasted sliced almonds. This sponsored recipe is brought by the Almond

Part of National Nutrition Month’s theme of “Put Your Best Fork Forward” is not only choosing the right foods, but also at the right time. The circadian rhythm, or a person’s 24-hour cycle, is a

Product reviewed: EatSmart Precision Elite Digital Kitchen Scale I have never been one to reach for a scale when I cook. As a restaurant chef, a pinch of this and a dollop of that was the tried-and-true

"Granita" is a Sicilian-style frozen dessert made from water, sugar and other flavorings. Some classic flavors include citrus fruit, coffee, jasmine, almond extract and mint. Granita's texture is smooth, but pieces of ice can be found

Product Reviewed: SMEG Stand Mixer As a chef, I put a lot of value in the efficiency of the performance in any kitchen tool. Knives should be sharp and have a good grip, food processors should

There's no wonder that so many municipalities offer (and even require) recycling programs. The benefits of recycling glass, plastic, paper and aluminum products are numerous. But what about food scraps and yard trimmings? These kinds of

The first Dietary Guidelines for Americans came out in 1980. As an RDN, I understand the significant changes that have occurred since then regarding the way we view the intersection of health, disease and nutrition.