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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Evaporated milk may not be the first thing you think of adding to mac and cheese, but it's definitely something you should try for dreamily creamy results.
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Pasta lovers could always use a new sauce to shake up familiar dishes, and Greek yogurt is the perfect swap for all types of creamy pasta sauces.
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Food categorization can be a minefield, with items you thought were fruits turning out to be vegetables. But peanuts are in a confusing league of their own.
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It's always a pain when you start baking a cake only to realize that you're missing a key ingredient, such as milk. Luckily, you can sub in water in a pinch.
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From flavors and textures to countless creative potential, buffalo chicken is the upgrade you never knew your grilled cheese sandwich needed.
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Those convenient bags of lettuce might not be as great as they seem. You may have noticed that pre-cut lettuce always seems to taste a bit off.
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Use canned coconut milk for delicious, dairy-free chia seed pudding with a refreshing tropical flair and your early mornings just might be tolerable.
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If you're looking to upgrade your morning coffee routine, consider using barista milk. With a unique nutrition profile, there are many understated benefits.
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If you're looking to impart unique elements into your chicken salad, tarragon is the answer. The herby addition provides the perfect juxtaposition of flavors.
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Cabbage isn't usually thought of as the most exciting or appealing vegetable, but you can give it a major flavor boost with just a little time in a hot pan.
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The idea of this secret ingredient in savory food may sound odd at first, but it's actually quite common in Thai and Indonesian food.
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Winter squash can keep for a remarkably long time, so long as you follow a few simple curing and preservation steps. Here's how to properly store your squash.
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Coffee creamer might seem like one of those products that only serves a single purpose but it can be used in a wide range of dishes, including milk shakes.
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Use this simple tip from celebrity cook Ina Garten to save yourself time in the baking process and ensure you're serving up fresh cake and frosting every time.
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You're probably used to making meatballs from fresh, raw meat, but canned meat can work just as well while lasting significantly longer on the shelf.
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This bakery item can become a nightmare if you've bought it from Costco. As our taste testers quickly found out, it's just not worth hoarding.
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After tasting 14 store-bought tomato soups, we ranked one particular soup from Campbell's at the bottom, and our reasoning may surprise you.
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With its heartiness and decadence, roast beef is a powerhouse of a meat. Take it to the next level with the addition of sweet balsamic vinegar.
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Making moussaka from scratch can be an arduous task. On weeknights, swap out the homemade béchamel for canned tomato soup and you'll save a ton of time.
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Canned meat is never as good as the fresh version, but some options are better than others. And when it comes to canned chicken, one brand stands out.
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Pasta salad is so popular that it can become ubiquitous, and (dare we say it) dull. Liven things up with this easy mayo swap next time you're making one.
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If you happen to make a cup of coffee that's not up to scratch in terms of strength, we've got a super simple trick that will repair the damage in an instant.
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If you're searching for a comforting cocktail, you've come to the right place. Combine some bourbon with chai tea for a spice-filled cocktail you won't forget.
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While it's definitely possible to toss beans into a soup and cook everything together, you'll get better results if you take the time to brine them first.
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If you're craving a taste of Hawaii but don't have any Spam handy, you can switch in canned corned beef and make a delicious variation on musubi.
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If you're a fan of chicken chili but want to give it a heartier, chewier, and more robust makeover, try adding some canned or dry hominy to the mix.
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If you want moist chicken, brine can be a bird's best friend. It turns out that adding beer might make the brine your taste buds' best friend.