Video: Food Network Star Robin Miller Presents Quick, Easy and Nutritious Weeknight Dinner Ideas

Video: Food Network Star Robin Miller Presents Quick, Easy and Nutritious Weeknight Dinner Ideas

MODESTO, Calif., Aug. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- As nutritionist and host of the Food Network's "Quick Fix Meals," Robin Miller says, "Making dinner is one of the best ways to save money and ensure that your family is eating a nutritious meal. But after a long day at work, the last thing most of us want to do is spend the evening cooking, especially in the hot summer months."

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Almonds are one of the most versatile nuts in the world. They are delicious in desserts, salads, pasta dishes, sauces and more. Whatever the meal course, almonds add flavor, crunch and nutrition for fast and fabulous weeknight meals. Try all of Robin Miller's quick and easy recipes including:

-- Roasted Chicken with Almond Pesto - Calories are reduced in Robin's pesto by substituting chicken broth for half of the olive oil. Try substituting vegetable broth or water for the oil, too.

-- Mixed Greens with Almond-Crusted Goat Cheese and Orange Vinaigrette - Robin suggests cutting the cheese with a piece of dental floss for a clean slice every time.

-- Raspberry-Almond Sherbet - Crunchy almonds are the perfect topping for this refreshingly fruity summer dessert.

-- Pasta with Peas, Wild Mushrooms, Almonds and Sage - Robin's creamy sauce with crunchy almonds tastes decadent without the guilt that comes with most cream sauces.

-- Banana Cream Pie Parfaits with Almond Biscotti and Toasted Almonds - Robin's lighter and simpler version of banana cream pie is perfect for summer entertaining or as a simple weeknight dessert.

Robin, a bestselling cookbook author and celebrity chef, is famed for her "quick fix" ways to get home-cooked meals on the table every night, no matter what your schedule. Robin says, "It's how you manage your time in the kitchen and knowing your ingredients. Simple ingredients can spruce up your dish and make it more nutritious. Like almonds for instance, if you sprinkle them over a tossed green salad, it makes the salad crunchy and brings flavor and nutrients."

A one-ounce handful -- that's about 23 almonds -- is an excellent source of vitamin E and magnesium. Plus, almonds offer valuable antioxidants, monounsaturated fat, fiber, phosphorous, protein (6g), potassium (200mg), calcium (75mg), and iron (1.0mg), all in 160 calories. For Robin's quick and easy recipes, log on to www.AlmondsAreIn.com and click on "Almond Lovers" or visit www.Robin-Miller.com.

Good news about good fat: U.S. Dietary Guidelines recommend that the majority of your fat intake be unsaturated. One serving of almonds (28g) has 13g of unsaturated fat and only 1g of saturated fat.

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Source: The Almond Board of California

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