August 2025 Newsletter, White Label Newsletter, and Toolkit

Written By Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII

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Lemon Shrimp Fettuccine

Lemon Shrimp Fettuccine

Yield 5
Author Judy Doherty
Prep time
5 Min
Cook time
20 Min
Total time
25 Min

Here is a quick-cooking summer pasta dish that cooks the shrimp with the pasta and then finishes off with olive oil, garlic, basil, and fresh lemon juice.

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound box of fettuccine noodles
  • 16 ounces of shrimp, peeled, deveined, and thawed
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup basil leaves (or microbasil), chopped
  • 2 lemons

Instructions

  1. Cook the fettuccine in a large pot of boiling water for 9-10 minutes. Stir occasionally. When the noodles are almost done, add the shrimp.
  2. Cook about 3 minutes until the shrimp turn pink and are done. Drain all in a colander.
  3. Heat a Dutch oven-style pan over medium heat. Add the olive oil and then saute the garlic. Add the noodle and shrimp mixture and allow it to heat. Add the fresh basil and juice of the lemons. Toss and serve.
  4. Optional garnishes: grated Parmesan cheese and Aleppo pepper or red pepper flakes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

465

Fat

7 g

Sat. Fat

2 g

Carbs

69 g

Fiber

4 g

Net carbs

65 g

Sugar

3 g

Protein

32 g

Sodium

128 mg

Cholesterol

222 mg
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Summer Farm Stand Ratatouille

Summer Farm Stand Ratatouille

Yield 6
Author Judy Doherty
Prep time
5 Min
Cook time
45 Min
Total time
50 Min

This is a summer edition of ratatouille using summer squash, cherry tomatoes, onions, and seasonings.

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 onion, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled, minced
  • 1 bell pepper, cored and cubed
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 1 yellow squash, sliced in half and then into slices
  • 1 patty pan squash, remove the stem, sliced in half, and then into slices
  • 1 zucchini squash, sliced in half and then into slices
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or micro-basil
  • 1 tsp garlic pepper (or garlic powder and black pepper)

Instructions

  1. Saute the garlic and onion over medium heat in a large skillet. Add the tomatoes and saute until they start to soften. Add the remaining vegetables and stir.
  2. Bake for 45 minutes in a preheated 375°F oven.
  3. Stir and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  4. Serve hot as a side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

52

Fat

3 g

Sat. Fat

0 g

Carbs

7 g

Fiber

2 g

Net carbs

5 g

Sugar

4 g

Protein

2 g

Sodium

10 mg

Cholesterol

0 mg
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Cucumber Tomato Salad

Cucumber Tomato Salad

Yield 4
Author Judy Doherty

This summer salad excels when you use local or garden-fresh produce. You can eat this side dish as a chilled salad or toss into lettuce for a fast green salad.  

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Ingredients

  • 1 cucumber, cut in quarters and sliced
  • 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes, cut in half
  • 1 tablespoon fresh sliced basil
  • 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tsp red wine vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse all of the veggies under cold running water.
  2. Chop all veggies.
  3. Place all ingredients in a large mixing bowl and toss well.
  4. Chill until ready to serve.
  5. Keeps 1-2 days.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

33

Fat

1 g

Sat. Fat

0 g

Carbs

5 g

Fiber

1 g

Net carbs

3 g

Sugar

3 g

Protein

1 g

Sodium

54 mg

Cholesterol

0 mg
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Nacho Melt Corn on the Cob

Nacho Melt Corn on the Cob

Yield 4
Author Judy Doherty
Prep time
5 Min
Cook time
20 Min
Total time
25 Min

Mango salsa, melted cheese, and crunchy tortilla chips top this corn on the cob for a spicy treat.

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Ingredients

  • 4 ears of corn, shucked
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup chunky prepared salsa
  • 1 chopped mango
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup smashed tortilla chips
  • sprig of cilantro

Instructions

  1. Husk the ears of corn. Rinse off any of the remaining silk and trim off any bad kernels. Brush with the olive oil. Pan-fry the ears of corn in a large grill pan or on the grill until done. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  2. Mix the chopped mango with the prepared salsa. Place the corn in a pan. Top with the mango salsa, cheese, and crunched-up tortilla chips.
  3. Place in the oven for about 10 minutes until the cheese melts.
  4. Top with fresh cilantro and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

234

Fat

10 g

Sat. Fat

3 g

Carbs

34 g

Fiber

4 g

Net carbs

30 g

Sugar

15 g

Protein

8 g

Sodium

552 mg

Cholesterol

11 mg
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Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII

Judy’s passion for cooking began with helping her grandmother make raisin oatmeal for breakfast. From there, she earned her first food service job at 15, was accepted to the world-famous Culinary Institute of America at 18 (where she graduated second in her class), and went on to the Fachschule Richemont in Switzerland, where she focused on pastry arts and baking. After a decade in food service for Hyatt Hotels, Judy launched Food and Health Communications to focus on flavor and health. She graduated with Summa Cum Laude distinction from Johnson and Wales University with a BS in Culinary Arts, holds a master’s degree in Food Business from the Culinary Institute of America, two art certificates from UC Berkeley Extension, and runs a food photography & motion studio where her love is creating fun recipes and content.

Judy received The Culinary Institute of America’s Pro Chef II certification, the American Culinary Federation Bronze Medal, Gold Medal, and ACF Chef of the Year. Her enthusiasm for eating nutritiously and deliciously leads her to constantly innovate and use the latest nutritional science and Dietary Guidelines to guide her creativity, from putting new twists on fajitas to adapting Italian brownies to include ingredients like toasted nuts and cooked honey. Judy’s publishing company, Food and Health Communications, is dedicated to her vision that everyone can make food that tastes as good as it is for you.

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