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.
- She also founded HealthyKitchen101.com, a trusted source of information on kitchen tools and accessories to support home cooks in their culinary endeavors.
- Luna co-authored a cookbook titled "Healthy Eating 101: 45 Effortless Recipes to Step up Your Diet Game" with Kelli McGrane, RDN.
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. She also sponsored the Luna Regina Healthy Eating Scholarship for college students, an initiative that promotes healthy lifestyle choices among young adults.
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Stories By Luna Regina
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If you want a robust, complex sour cocktail, consider adding this Brazilian liquor to your home bar and taking advantage of its herbal, subtly sweet taste.
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There's always room to crank up the creativity when you're making deviled eggs, and a creamy dip offers the perfect twist for the party appetizer favorite.
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Want to majorly upgrade your creme brûlée? All you need to do is add this one beloved vegetable which practically everyone loves.
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Having handmade, fresh granola in the pantry makes breakfast a easy. And preparing it in the air fryer? Even easier. Here's how to make granola quickly.
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If your store-bought guacamole tastes a little flat, there's one ingredient that will take it to the next level. Spice up your guac with just a few sprinkles.
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Crispy chicken skin is a favorite part of the experience for many diners, and one simple trick will make this outcome more likely. Remove the lid as it cooks.
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The taste of Thai meatballs stands out by combining spicy, sweet, sour, and salty flavors along with herby fragrance together using unique ingredients.
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Mix up your usual soy sauce and give it a slightly sweet kick by adding this one ingredient to it. Once you try it, you won't go back to plain soy sauce.
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Want to upgrade your salsa in a major way? All you need to do is add a little ginger. This zingy ingredient transforms it into something totally new.
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If you want to add some more protein to your tomato soup, don't reach for the chicken right away. Instead, try adding in some lentils for a boost.
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Ravioli is a delicious comfort food, and combining it with spinach and artichoke dip takes it to the next level. Here's how to bring this duo together.
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If you want to kick your pulled pork up a notch, why not incorporate some booze? Here's how (and why) this ingredient can take pulled pork to new heights.
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Store-bought pesto is quick and convenient, but sometimes it lacks in the flavor department. That's where this umami-packed ingredient comes in.
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You've put all your effort into making sure your next grill out goes without a hitch. But it will all be for nothing if you make this marinade mistake.
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Everyone wants to shop at a nice, clean grocery store. One way to make sure this is the case? Keep an eye out for this one ultra-nasty red flag.
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A can of sweetcorn might be an ingredient you wouldn't think to air fry. But, in just a few minutes, you can have a tasty and versatile movie-night snack.
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If you want your steak to be imbued with deep umami flavors and surrounded by a delicious crust, try this Japanese searing method next time you use the grill.
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As tempting as it is to pop open a can of chicken from the pantry, you'll be thankful you went the extra mile by making that casserole with the fresh stuff.
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When it comes to chicken salads, there's one ingredient that can spice them up (literally). It's a classic seasoning that you probably have in your cabinet.
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Ratatouille is a simple enough dish to prepare, but there's an even easier way to make it by substituting a sheet pan for the traditional skillet.
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When it comes to taco fillings, sweet potatoes may not be your first thought. But, they could be just the ingredient to take the staple dish to the next level.
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Nachos is pretty much never a bad idea, even for breakfast as it turns out. Here's how to elevate basic nachos into a well-rounded crowd-pleaser of a breakfast.
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Stir fries are a quick and easy, yet tasty weeknight dinner option. You could even add this ingredient for a tropical twist on a classic beef option.
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As many top chefs say: Store-bought will do in a pinch. But if you want to upgrade ready-made cinnamon rolls, try this delectably gooey topping.
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Rather than having leftover shrimp on its own, consider making it into an all-new meal as a salad topper. The shrimp salad possibilities are endless.
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Flipping ensures that the food you're grilling will be cooked evenly to perfection on both sides, but for the best results, avoid using a fork.
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Love coconuts but intimidated from buying it? We explain the foolproof method of extracting all that coconut goodness from the shell.