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  • Parenting 411: Healthy snacks

    Parenting 411: Healthy snacks

    With the new school year around the corner, it's time to make sure children have heathy snacks throughout their school day. Nutrition expert Dr. Avena gives tips on how to handle food allergies and keep snacks healthy.

  • What's Cooking: Rigatoni with rock shrimp

    What's Cooking: Rigatoni with rock shrimp

    Wednesday, July 31 2019 10:51 AM EDT2019-07-31 14:51:32 GMT
    Stephen Gallagher, of The Trattoria in St. James, shows News 12's Lily Stolzberg how to make rigatoni with rock shrimp.Stephen Gallagher, of The Trattoria in St. James, shows News 12's Lily Stolzberg how to make rigatoni with rock shrimp.
    Stephen Gallagher, of The Trattoria in St. James, shows News 12's Lily Stolzberg how to make rigatoni with rock shrimp.Stephen Gallagher, of The Trattoria in St. James, shows News 12's Lily Stolzberg how to make rigatoni with rock shrimp.
    Stephen Gallagher, of The Trattoria in St. James, shows News 12's Lily Stolzberg how to make rigatoni with rock shrimp.
    Stephen Gallagher, of The Trattoria in St. James, shows News 12's Lily Stolzberg how to make rigatoni with rock shrimp.

  • Eat this, skip that: Tips for picking healthy snacks on the go

    Eat this, skip that: Tips for picking healthy snacks on the go

    Saturday, July 27 2019 8:09 AM EDT2019-07-27 12:09:26 GMT
    When you're trying to pick a snack for a busy summer day, some choices that seem healthy can be deceiving.
    When you're trying to pick a snack for a busy summer day, some choices that seem healthy can be deceiving.

  • Parenting 411: Nutrition for Children

    Parenting 411: Nutrition for Children

    Getting children to eat healthy can be a challenge, but it is important for their development. Dr. Nicole Avena tells News 12 her hacks for taking care of your child's nutrition.

  • Chef's Quick Tip: Hazelnut Spread

    Chef's Quick Tip: Hazelnut Spread

    Wednesday, July 10 2019 10:38 AM EDT2019-07-10 14:38:55 GMT
    Chef and author Anna Francese Gass shows Tina Redwine how to make a great Mediterranean-style family recipes.
     Chef and author Anna Francese Gass shows Tina Redwine how to make a great Mediterranean-style family recipes.

  • What's Cooking: Cupcake decoration tips

    What's Cooking: Cupcake decoration tips

    Wednesday, July 3 2019 5:46 AM EDT2019-07-03 09:46:35 GMT
    Lisa-Anne, the bakery manager at Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace, shows News 12's Lily Stolzberg some delicious tips on how to decorate cupcakes.Lisa-Anne, the bakery manager at Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace, shows News 12's Lily Stolzberg some delicious tips on how to decorate cupcakes.
    Lisa-Anne, the bakery manager at Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace, shows News 12's Lily Stolzberg some delicious tips on how to decorate cupcakes.Lisa-Anne, the bakery manager at Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace, shows News 12's Lily Stolzberg some delicious tips on how to decorate cupcakes.
    Lisa-Anne, the bakery manager at Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace, shows News 12's Lily Stolzberg some delicious tips on how to decorate cupcakes.
    Lisa-Anne, the bakery manager at Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace, shows News 12's Lily Stolzberg some delicious tips on how to decorate cupcakes.

  • What's Cooking: Creative egg muffins

    What's Cooking: Creative egg muffins

    Wednesday, May 15 2019 7:44 AM EDT2019-05-15 11:44:40 GMT
    Maria Dello, of Dellonutritionals, shows News 12's Lily Stolzberg how to make creative egg muffins.Maria Dello, of Dellonutritionals, shows News 12's Lily Stolzberg how to make creative egg muffins.
    Maria Dello, of Dellonutritionals, shows News 12's Lily Stolzberg how to make creative egg muffins.Maria Dello, of Dellonutritionals, shows News 12's Lily Stolzberg how to make creative egg muffins.
    Maria Dello, of Dellonutritionals, shows News 12's Lily Stolzberg how to make creative egg muffins.
    Maria Dello, of Dellonutritionals, shows News 12's Lily Stolzberg how to make creative egg muffins.

  • What's Cooking: Dijon salmon

    What's Cooking: Dijon salmon

    Wednesday, March 6 2019 6:10 AM EST2019-03-06 11:10:18 GMT
    Robert Ehrlich from Uncle Giuseppe's shows News 12's Lily Soltzberg how to make dijon salmon.
    Robert Ehrlich from Uncle Giuseppe's shows News 12's Lily Soltzberg how to make dijon salmon.

  • What's Cooking: Bread pudding

    What's Cooking: Bread pudding

    Feb 20, 2019 4:30 AM -05:002019-02-20 09:30:00 GMT
    Chris Perotta, of Blackbird Restaurant in Wantagh, shows News 12's Lily Stolzberg how make bread pudding.
    Chris Perotta, of Blackbird Restaurant in Wantagh, shows News 12's Lily Stolzberg how make bread pudding.

  • What's Cooking: Cauliflower Pasta

    What's Cooking: Cauliflower Pasta

    Wednesday, January 9 2019 4:41 AM EST2019-01-09 09:41:07 GMT
    Stephen Gallagher, of The Trattoria in St. James, shows News 12's Lily Stolzberg how to make corteccia pasta with roasted cauliflower and golden raisins and garlic bread crumbs.Stephen Gallagher, of The Trattoria in St. James, shows News 12's Lily Stolzberg how to make corteccia pasta with roasted cauliflower and golden raisins and garlic bread crumbs.
    Stephen Gallagher, of The Trattoria in St. James, shows News 12's Lily Stolzberg how to make corteccia pasta with roasted cauliflower and golden raisins and garlic bread crumbs.Stephen Gallagher, of The Trattoria in St. James, shows News 12's Lily Stolzberg how to make corteccia pasta with roasted cauliflower and golden raisins and garlic bread crumbs.
    Stephen Gallagher, of The Trattoria in St. James, shows News 12's Lily Stolzberg how to make corteccia pasta with roasted cauliflower and golden raisins and garlic bread crumbs.
    Stephen Gallagher, of The Trattoria in St. James, shows News 12's Lily Stolzberg how to make corteccia pasta with roasted cauliflower and golden raisins and garlic bread crumbs.

  • Chef's Quick Tip: Healthy alternative to Hershey's Kisses cookies

    Chef's Quick Tip: Healthy alternative to Hershey's Kisses cookies

    Saturday, October 20 2018 1:22 PM EDT2018-10-20 17:22:17 GMT

    Christine Dunst, owner of Embody Wellness Company, shows how to make a healthy but still tasty alternative to Hershey's Kisses cookies.

    Christine Dunst, owner of Embody Wellness Company, shows how to make a healthy but still tasty alternative to Hershey's Kisses cookies.

  • Chef’s Quick Tip: Green Immunity Broth

    Chef’s Quick Tip: Green Immunity Broth

    Thursday, October 18 2018 10:29 AM EDT2018-10-18 14:29:31 GMT
    Christine Dunst, owner of Embody Wellness Company, shows how to make a vegan soup that will  help the heal and repair the body. Ingredients: Makes about 2.5 cups *Use organic when possible 2.5 cups of hot water ( or use bone broth) 1 tablespoon of spirulina 2 tablespoons miso 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil ½ teaspoon of ginger or ½ inch of fresh grated ginger 2 garlic cloves Juice of 2 lemons Pinch of cayenne or turmeric (or both!) Pinch of nori as...
    Christine Dunst, owner of Embody Wellness Company, shows how to make a vegan soup that will  help the heal and repair the body. Ingredients: Makes about 2.5 cups *Use organic when possible 2.5 cups of hot water ( or use bone broth) 1 tablespoon of spirulina 2 tablespoons miso 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil ½ teaspoon of ginger or ½ inch of fresh grated ginger 2 garlic cloves Juice of 2 lemons Pinch of cayenne or turmeric (or both!) Pinch of nori as...

  • Chef's Quick Tips: Quick Chicken Nuggets

    Chef's Quick Tips: Quick Chicken Nuggets

    Friday, October 12 2018 10:33 AM EDT2018-10-12 14:33:00 GMT
    Chef Devon, an award-winning cooking contestant from Westport, shows how to make her go-to chicken nuggets.
    Chef Devon, an award-winning cooking contestant from Westport, shows how to make her go-to chicken nuggets.

  • Chef's Quick Tip: Spinach and chicken crepes

    Chef's Quick Tip: Spinach and chicken crepes

    Wednesday, October 10 2018 10:36 AM EDT2018-10-10 14:36:09 GMT

    Chef Devon, of Westport, demonstrates how to make Parisian spinach and chicken crepes.

    Chef Devon, of Westport, demonstrates how to make Parisian spinach and chicken crepes.

  • Back-to-School: Lunch ideas

    Back-to-School: Lunch ideas

    Tuesday, September 4 2018 8:46 AM EDT2018-09-04 12:46:53 GMT
    News 12 Long Island's Elisa DiStefano got some help from Woodmere nutritionist Bonnie Taub-Dix on what to pack for a healthy school lunch.News 12 Long Island's Elisa DiStefano got some help from Woodmere nutritionist Bonnie Taub-Dix on what to pack for a healthy school lunch.
    News 12 Long Island's Elisa DiStefano got some help from Woodmere nutritionist Bonnie Taub-Dix on what to pack for a healthy school lunch.News 12 Long Island's Elisa DiStefano got some help from Woodmere nutritionist Bonnie Taub-Dix on what to pack for a healthy school lunch.

    News 12 Long Island's Elisa DiStefano got some help from Woodmere nutritionist Bonnie Taub-Dix on what to pack for a healthy school lunch.

    News 12 Long Island's Elisa DiStefano got some help from Woodmere nutritionist Bonnie Taub-Dix on what to pack for a healthy school lunch.

  • Chef's Quick Tips: Pasta alternatives

    Chef's Quick Tips: Pasta alternatives

    Thursday, August 30 2018 12:22 PM EDT2018-08-30 16:22:14 GMT

    News 12's Tina Redwine is joined by Chef Ben from the Tavern at GrayBarns to show viewers how to make a great alternative to pasta and rice.

    News 12's Tina Redwine is joined by Chef Ben from the Tavern at GrayBarns to show viewers how to make a great alternative to pasta and rice.

  • Back-to-School: Tips for nutritional school lunches

    Back-to-School: Tips for nutritional school lunches

    Tuesday, August 28 2018 5:25 AM EDT2018-08-28 09:25:36 GMT
    News 12 Long Island's Elisa DiStefano got some help from Woodmere nutritionist Bonnie Taub-Dix on what to buy for school lunches.News 12 Long Island's Elisa DiStefano got some help from Woodmere nutritionist Bonnie Taub-Dix on what to buy for school lunches.
    News 12 Long Island's Elisa DiStefano got some help from Woodmere nutritionist Bonnie Taub-Dix on what to buy for school lunches.News 12 Long Island's Elisa DiStefano got some help from Woodmere nutritionist Bonnie Taub-Dix on what to buy for school lunches.

    News 12 Long Island's Elisa DiStefano got some help from Woodmere nutritionist Bonnie Taub-Dix on what to buy for school lunches.

    News 12 Long Island's Elisa DiStefano got some help from Woodmere nutritionist Bonnie Taub-Dix on what to buy for school lunches.

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