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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Classic pesto is wonderful as is, but this simple sauce also shines when you add your own touches and variations. Jalapeños are an excellent addition.
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Did you know there are many different kinds of salts, and that if you're preparing a pot roast, your choice of salt can actually make or break the outcome?
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Often, fresh produce always seems like the better call over canned. But when baking a Black Forest cake, it may be time to rethink that assumption.
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While it might not seem like it would work, sweet potatoes and pizza actually go well together! Experiment with various toppings on these bite-sized appetizers.
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If you ever find yourself in a repetitive rut and want to transform it into something more unique, a togarashi tweak might just be worth exploring.
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If you love tart flavors, Lactart might become your new favorite drink ingredient. Use this solution to liven up cocktails for a unique zingy twist!
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You might not think it would work out, but chili crisp and chocolate are a match made in heaven! Learn a few easy combinations that will engage your senses.
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Alfredo sauce pairs well with more foods than just fettuccine. If you find yourself with leftover Alfredo sauce, try using it as a shortcut for potato gratin.
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Sure, you can head to Starbucks, but sometimes nothing hits better than making your pumpkin spice coffee at home. Here are a few tips on which base to use.
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If you've overdone the classic pumpkin spice latte, you can still tap into fall festivities with other Starbucks drinks like caramel macchiatos.
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Mojitos are an unequivocally Cuban drink, but that didn't stop the simple concoction from becoming popular in Italy's cocktail scene for a short period of time.
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Toasting your own seaweed at home not only yields a much better flavor payoff, but also gives your nori sheets a delicious crisp, perfect for kimbap.
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Classic French onion soup is already an incredible dish, but it can be made even more delicious with the addition of just one extra ingredient: gnocchi.
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This not only infuses the dish with an intricate depth but also diversifies the overall texture by bringing a succulent contrast to the meat's slight chewiness
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On their own, oyster crackers can be quite bland, but they don't have to be. Kick these crackers up a notch with a sprinkle of your choice of seasoning.
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The range hood above your oven might be the dirty spot in your otherwise clean kitchen. Luckily, a little bit of vegetable oil is all it takes to keep it clean.
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Looking for something flavor-packed to add to your baked potatoes? Look no further than herby and vibrant pesto. Read on as we show you how.
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Champagne, while often served cold and solo amid a toast, is also great in a cocktail. And luckily, you'll need very few additional ingredients.
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Ghee and potatoes go together like old friends. Switching butter for the Indian cooking ingredient is a fast route to dreamily smooth, moreish mashed potatoes.
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W common problem many encounter when home-making froyo is the icy, chunky consistency. Luckily, there is an easy fix for this food dilemma.
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This Russian dish traditionally consists of sautéed beef smothered in gravy, and served over a bed of egg noodles. But you can replace the beef with chicken.
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Wonder what it means to see an egg carton labeled with Omega-3 fatty acids? Read on as we break down why this label is a great thing for health.
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The fruity taste that it will add to the malty tea will totally transform the flavor profile, giving you an all new tasting experience to go with your beverage.
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Respectfully, forget chai, and go for Ethiopian tea next time you want a spicy cup. Best enjoyed without any milk or sweetener, this tea will warm you up.
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Marinated cheese skewers are bursting with flavor, but there are other facets to consider. Be sure not to overlook texture, because contrast is king.
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Egg rolls vs. spring rolls- Read about their subtle differences, from origins to wrapping to ingredients, and see what separates these Asian crispy delights.
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After they're peeled, garlic can expire quickly. There are ways to help you preserve peeled garlic for longer, one of which is storing minced garlic in oil.