Luna Regina
Expertise
Healthy Recipes, Culinary Skills, Kitchen Improvement
- Luna is the founder of HealthyRecipes101.com, a platform that offers nutritionist-approved recipe ideas and meal plans, and HealthyKitchen101.com, a trusted source of information on kitchen tools and accessories to support home cooks in their culinary endeavors.
- She co-authored a cookbook titled "Healthy Eating 101: 45 Effortless Recipes to Step up Your Diet Game" with Kelli McGrane, RDN.
- Luna also sponsored the Luna Regina Healthy Eating Scholarship for college students, an initiative that promotes healthy lifestyle choices among young adults.
Experience
Luna is a writer and author who dedicates her career to empowering home cooks and making cooking effortless for everyone. Her insights on healthy eating and kitchen improvement have been featured on Forbes, CNN, Business Insider, Bustle, Eat This Not That, iBT, Yahoo!, AP, and MSN.
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Stories By Luna Regina
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A light and airy texture is the hallmark of a good angel food cake - and sifting your flour twice can help you achieve it. Here's how and why it works.
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If you're in the mood for kebabs but want to avoid the hassle of preparing the protein open up a can of Vienna sausages and you'll be good to go.
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Don't let overcooked beef ruin your meal plans. With this clever tip, you'll be able to rescue your protein and still have a delightful dinner.
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A marinade might seem like the perfect way to soften up your skirt steak, but you could wind up destroying your cut of meat if you overdo it.
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Motor City Pizza Co. has earned its own following among Costco customers, and it's easy to see the appeal of this frozen Detroit-style dish.
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It's hard to beat a Negroni. But if you want to put a spin on the classic cocktail, an easy ingredient change is in order. Just swap the gin for smoky mezcal.
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If you ever have to choose between malt beer and malt liquor, there are certain distinctions - from ABV to production methods - that you should be aware of.
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Are you looking for a way to spice up your potato salad and give it a sweet, tangy twist? All you need to do is reach for the honey mustard.
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For vodka-lovers out there, it's easy to swap the clear spirit for rum in your mojito -- just be sure to use crushed ice to mellow things out if you do.
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Whether you make an at-home boba tea recipe or enjoy eating these tapioca pears at a cafe, they are generally safe. However, you should take some precautions.
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Rice pudding is glorious because of its simplicity and adaptability. The key to enhancing your next rice pudding is probably already in your pantry.
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Costco's hot turkey and provolone sandwich was a huge hit but has since been discontinued. Was the sandwich unpopular, too expensive, or begging to be upgraded?
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There are plenty of ways to prepare fried chicken - making it in an Instant Pot, however, is not one of them. Here's why that's not a good idea.
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Most cheeses are pressed into round wheels rather than rectangular boxes, and the reason has to do with bacteria, both inside and outside the cheese.
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Calling something a piece of cake is supposed to mean you can do it with ease. But when making an entremet cake every piece is an exercise in precision.
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With precise pitmaster skills and the help of our tips for cooking beef ribs, you can prevent oversmoking completely by watching out for these smoke signals.
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If you're making a bourbon glaze, avoid using blackstrap molasses. It has a far more bitter flavor profile than your average light molasses.
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Even the most seasoned cast iron enthusiasts may encounter a common problem: A sticky pan that is unsightly and messes with the flavors of your food.
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There's too much wine in your dish! Don't toss your meal in the garbage. Rather, maintain the anti-waste spirit and rectify your chicken with this wine tip.
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If you're used to canned chicken being white, it can be alarming to find that poultry tinted pink when opening a new can, but what does that color really mean?
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Most people can't find too many similarities between carrots and oranges beyond their shared hue, but when canned the duo make a delicious combo.
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A mix of eggs, vinegar, and oil, the condiment offers a velvety smoothness that takes the cocktail sauce's texture to the next level.
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Every bite perfectly captures the essence of Maryland cuisine, bold, vibrant, and uniquely exquisite, over a buttery, tangy backdrop we know and love.
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Even with a bit of commercial yeast in the mix, some store-bought sourdough bread fails to rise to the occasion, particularly Tasting Table's 14 out of 14 pick.
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You're always one or two ingredients away from a more exciting sandwich, and they may be much simpler than you think. How about adding some pickled onions?
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Most store-bought Alfredo sauces lack the authenticity of homemade versions, making you wish you'd whipped out your saucepan instead. Except for this one.
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Canned ground beef might not be the first thing you think of when you reach into the pantry, but it can be a real time-saver.