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Tina Marinaccio MS RD CPT

Based in Morristown New Jersey, and also serving Manhattan, and boroughs of NYC. Telehealth services are available

Improving quality of life through long term lifestyle changes; consultant dietitian, detox diets, weight loss, integrative nutrition therapy, cooking instruction and demos, motivational wellness speaker My name is Tina Marinaccio, and I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Foodie Gourmand, providing Corporate Wellness Solutions, Private and Group Cooking Instruction, Cooking Demos and Classes, and Nutrition Counseling in Integrative and Functional Medicine Nutrition Therapy.

01/28/2026

What I Made During The Monster Snowstorm

Red Curry Coconut Braised Chuck
Literally 4 ingredients, including the chuck comes together in minutes, then the low and slow oven does all the heavy lifting

3 # chuck
1 can coconut milk (I used light)
¼ cup red curry paste
28oz can diced tomatoes (preferably organic)

Preheat oven to 250°F with rack just below center
In an oven proof lidded pot, sear chuck well on both sides, remove
In same pot, combine coconut milk, red curry, and canned tomatoes
Nestle chuck into curry mixture
Place lid on pot and place in oven
Forget about it for about 4 hours until it is falling apart

I’m serving with duck fat potatoes that I par cooked, smashed, and roasted in the oven coated with duck fat, then sprinkled with rosemary and finishing sea salt

Optional: Squeeze of lime, drizzle of yogurt, chopped green onion

What Did You Make For The Storm???

01/14/2026

Time to get the slow cooker out!
This Adobo Pork Butt with Mushroom Gravy takes about 5 minutes to put together

Set it and forget it for 8 hours, and come home to a delicious supper with fork tender pork

Keep it lean by swapping out pork tenderloin – which will also come out tender thanks to the slow cooker

I like to use Adobo seasoning here because it’s an all in one spice, so there is very little measuring, plus it is salt free, so you can control the salt

There are salt free Adobo brands on the market, or you can make your own in bulk (recipe below) – which is a nice option, as you can control the ingredients, and minimize added chemicals and preservatives

MANY Adobo brands have MSG and other ingredients that you probably don’t want in your slow cooker, so read your labels

Serve the pork butt over some spuds, or try my Creamy Parmesan Polenta (recipe in link below), which takes literally 3 minutes

Add a green vegetable, like garlic and hot pepper flake sheet pan roasted broccoli to round out the meal

We like to use the leftover pork to make yummy tacos!

Salt Free Adobo Seasoning:*
1 ½ teaspoons ground Black pepper
1 tablespoon Garlic powder
1 tablespoon dried Oregano
1 tablespoon ground Cumin
1 tablespoon Onion powder
1/8 tsp Cayenne
*2 tbsp of this mix will cover about 4-5 # pork

Copy and paste the link here for the full recipe:
https://tinamarinaccio.com/slow-cooker-pork-with-mushroom-gravy/

01/07/2026

What Are Your Thoughts?

The new dietary guidelines that come out every five years focus on:
-Emphasizing Whole Foods
-Prioritizing Protein at Each Meal (Plant or Animal)
-Increasing Veggies, Fruits, and Whole Grains
-Limiting Added Sugars
-Ultra Processed Foods are called out

RFK: “My message is clear! Eat Real Food!”

And promoting whole nutrient dense foods in schools and for veterans

I support any eating pattern that includes WHOLE and REAL food – I don’t care if you’re vegan, Paleo, Carnivore…

Ditch the ultra processed protein bars, high protein ice cream, protein cookies – Just eat real food!

Taking time to plan meals and cook is the highest form of self care, and a way to show others you love them

It’s also good for your mental health!

12/31/2025

Easy New Year’s Eve Finger Foods and One Bite Wonders with a Glam Twist to Keep Your Party Going All Night!

Here’s What’s on the Menu:
- Not Your Grandma’s Deviled Eggs: Use your fave deviled egg recipe and elevate it with lump crab. You’ll need 8oz of lump crab for each dozen eggs, adding 4 oz to your filling mix, then topping eggs with remaining 4 oz. Garnish with chives and a dash of Old Bay. My egg mix here is only 3 ingredients: full fat mayo, Old Bay, lemon zest
- Sesame Seared Tuna Mini Tacos – Stuff mini taco shells with a base of avocado whipped with crème fraiche, add thinly sliced rare seared sesame tuna, top with diced English cucumber and scallion pickled in rice vinegar and sea salt
- Sprinkle in Meats and Cheeses – Prosciutto, oil cured and Castelvetrano olives, fresh mozzarella stuffed peppadew peppers
- Cubed Prima Donna Gouda topped with Mike’s Hot Honey and toasted pecans – Serve with toothpicks
- Duck Pate, Cubed Parmigiano Reggiano
- Cornmeal Dusted Butter Seared Scallops elevated with a Caviar Bump

Will you try these for your table?

12/30/2025

What Did I Miss?

Seed Oils – In the home use good quality olive and avocado oils, grass fed butter, duck fat, and if you are using seed oils – try cold or expeller pressed brands like Spectrum

Carnivores – Eating on a cutting board does not a primal experience make. OXO Good Grips was not in business 2.5 million years ago, and your ancestors were omnivores

Girl Dinner – It’s called a snack plate of leftovers – You haven’t invented anything 😜

Nail Tapping ASMR-tists – You’ve gone too far!

Protein Freaks – Unless you’re an athlete or have some other special needs – you don’t need that much protein – plus plants are protein powerhouses – you can meet your needs without ultra processed protein bars, high protein “chips” and high protein “ice cream”

Which were on your 2025 bingo card?

12/16/2025

Comin’ Atcha With A Plant Powered Appetizer All Rolled Up And Ready For Your Holiday Party!

You can make the filling a day ahead, or make the whole recipe ahead and reheat when you are ready for your guests, plus these pack up and transport easily

Crispy Baked Sh*take Spring Rolls are not fried like traditional spring rolls
That makes them big on flavor, and low in fat and calories.

Ingredients
3 tbsp toasted sesame oil (divided)
1 large Vidalia onion, thinly sliced
4 cloves minced garlic
2 tbsp minced fresh ginger
4 cups sliced sh*take mushrooms
2 medium carrots, julienned
1 can of water chestnuts, drained and chopped
10 oz raw shredded cabbage, any variety (about 4 cups)
1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced
2 tbsp sesame seeds
2 tbsp hoisin sauce
1 tbsp tamari
1 pkg spring roll wrappers, about 25 pieces

-Preheat oven to 400 degrees
-In a large sauté pan or wok, over medium heat, sauté onion, garlic, and ginger in 2 tbsp oil until wilted, about 5 minutes
-Add mushrooms, and carrots, and sauté for 3 minutes
-Add cabbage, cover, and cook until tender, about 5 minutes
-Fold in water chestnuts
-Remove from heat
-Fold in green onions, sesame, tamari, and hoisin sauce
-Allow mixture to cool slightly
-Lay spring roll wrapper out, and place 2 tbsp mixture to one corner, fold in sides, roll, and wet end corner to adhere
-Place on baking sheet lined with parchment
-Brush remaining sesame oil over tops of spring rolls
-Bake 20 minutes, or until lightly browned
-Serve with duck sauce, mashed avocado, or chili peanut sauce for dipping

Makes about 25 spring rolls

12/15/2025

TOP 5 NUTRITION TIPS FROM AN ADJUNCT DIETITIAN!

As the semester comes to a close, I’m reflecting back on a few takeaways from my class:

1. Food is Medicine – Food can wreck our health, but it can also heal. Eating healthfully most of the time can quiet inflammation associated with chronic disease
2. It’s A Myth That Junk Food Is Cheaper Than Healthy Food – My students prepared colorful, nutrient dense meals packed with fiber, vitamin and minerals, and anti-inflammatory phytonutrients on a budget of $5 per person – They also learned how to buy the right amount of food to minimize waste and save money
3. Your Genes Are Not Your Destiny - Chronic diseases like diabetes and cardiovascular disease can be reversed with lifestyle change. Diet is a key cornerstone, but you need to hit all of the elements like moving your body, reducing stress, having healthy relationships in your life, and reducing exposure to toxins.
4. Trust Your Gut – We host trillions of bacteria, mostly in our gut, but also on our skin, and in our lungs, and eyes, and microbiome is there to train our immune system to appropriately respond, and to protect us from harmful invading bacteria. The foods we eat dictate the type of bacteria we harbor, and the integrity of our gut lining, a natural defense from predatory bacteria
5. Cooking Is NOT A Burden. It’s a way to express creativity, care for people you love, and it’s good for your own mental health. If you plan ahead, use your pantry, and shop sales, you can cook from your own imagination instead of relying on expensive and inflammatory DoorDash packed in microplastics

Don’t ago it Alone! See a Registered Dietitian For Help!

12/14/2025

Say Hello to Your New Favorite Latke Recipe for Hanukkah!
Although these are delicious any time you want a naturally sweet crispy treat
No frying, no splattered oil, this is a lightened up and healthy version of traditional latkes

I’m using a Japanese sweet potato, which is dry, firm, and mildly sweet, but you can use any sweet potato you like

Crispy Baked Sweet Potato Latkes
Makes 6 pieces
8oz sweet potato, shredded, moisture squeezed out if needed
½ cup diced sweet onion
¼ tsp fine sea salt
1 egg, beaten
¼ tsp cumin
Pinch cinnamon
1 tbsp medium course cornmeal
Extra virgin olive oil

-Preheat oven to 350 degrees convection roast
-Combine all ingredients, and divide into 6 equal latkes on a parchment lined pan (about a heaping ¼ cup each)
-Lightly brush with good olive oil
-Roast in the oven until brown and crispy, about 20-30 minutes
-Serve with condiment of choice e.g. applesauce or cucumber raita

12/09/2025

Inflammation 🔥 is a normal response from the immune system when there is a perception of a harmful invader

For example, if you have a viral 🦠 infection, your immune system sends chemical messengers to bring white blood cells to gobble up the virus to make you healthy and well again

When the immune system is triggered to overreact, it then damages our organ systems and vascular system, running chronically in the background, and is the root cause of chronic disease

Top Inflammatory Cornerstones:
✅ Stress
✅ Toxins
✅ Genetics
✅ Food

The right foods can help the immune system to react appropriately, selectively, and support normal immune response, then quiet down to baseline

Copy and paste this link to your browser for my FREE Anti Inflammatory Diet Cheat Sheet
https://tinamarinaccio.com/

Also, Check out the links in bio for MY FREE AI Diet primer article and webinar

12/08/2025

Sticky Spicy Korean Chicken Wings

I love this combo of sweet and spicy for game day or any ole’ time you’re craving some wings, and there is no heavy breading or messy, greasy frying to deal with

The chicken is coated with a combo of sweet rice flour, gochugaru (smoky Korean chili flakes), fine sea salt, then bathed in a rich sauce of tamari, rice vinegar, honey, and gochujang

Start with: 2 # chicken wings, preferably organic, remove from package, pat dry with a paper towel, and store in the frig uncovered on a parchment lined pan on a baking rack for 24 hours

This is the key to crispy chicken skin without frying!

in addition, don’t overcrowd your baking pan so that the convection roast fan will have more skin surface area access to crisp up

Dust wings in a mix of:
2 tbsp flour (I’m using sweet rice flour), 2 tbsp gochugaru, ½ tsp fine sea salt

Gochujang sauce:
¼ cup gochujang paste
2 tbsp honey (use Mike’s Hot for a little extra kick)
2 tbsp tamari or soy sauce
2 tbsp rice vinegar

-Bake flour dusted wings at 400 degrees F on convection roast, center rack about 30 minutes, or until wings achieve minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees F
-While the chicken is roasting, mix gochujang sauce ingredients in a small saucepan and heat on low until bubbly
-Taste and re-season as desired
-Toss roasted wings in batches in gochujang sauce
-Serve with optional garnish of sliced green onion and sesame seeds

12/01/2025

Don’t throw that gravy out!

Use this 2:2:1:1 method to repurpose Thanksgiving leftovers into a completely new, comfort vibe meal

2c Gravy: 2c Diced Cooked Turkey: 1 # Fresh Spinach Leaves : 1 # Pasta

I always try to think of how to use leftovers to minimize waste, but also don’t want to feel like I’m eating the same meal over and over

This dish is the perfect way to reuse, recycle, and recarb!

Heavily salt your pasta water – This will flavor the pasta, and also help to keep your spinach nice and green

Just a quick blanch to soften the spinach to preserve the nutrients while keeping a nice tender texture

Using short pastas are the way to go with this dish to grab up the rich sauce, while long pastas, like spaghetti, will likely separate, leaving the spinach and turkey on the bottom of the bowl

Rotini, orecchiette, and farfalle are good choices, but any short pasta you have will do

The key is to undercook the pasta – Don’t follow the package directions, because there will be carry over cooking that happens after you drain the water

Be sure to save a little pasta cooking water – It has a little salt and starch that can be used to stretch the gravy if needed

Cue the gravy pasta for a plot twist on your next pasta night!

11/27/2025

Planksgiving Thanks:

Giving Thanks Today That I Can Move My Body!

Strong Body, Strong Mind, Core Strength, and Life Balance

Progress, not perfection – Always – Even in my wobbles

It’s not sweat, It’s GLOW

May your core be strong, and your Thanksgiving warm and wonderful!

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