Laura McLively, RDN

Laura McLively, RDN Author of The Berkeley Bowl Cookbook (©Parallax Press 2018), food writer, registered dietitian, and

Laura is a Bay Area dietitian, author of The Berkeley Bowl Cookbook (©Parallax Press 2018), and correspondent for the Bay Area News Group. She’s passionate about sharing her love of colorful, plant-based eating with her readers, clients, and patients. Laura is available for recipe development, public speaking, writing, and private consultations.

Lentil Bolognese—a meatless version of the classic—evokes just as much flavor, aroma and nostalgia. Recipe link in bio a...
04/28/2026

Lentil Bolognese—a meatless version of the classic—evokes just as much flavor, aroma and nostalgia. Recipe link in bio and on

Recipe for chilled springtime noodles is up on and link in bio. Silky udon are cooled in an ice bath, then layered wi...
04/25/2026

Recipe for chilled springtime noodles is up on and link in bio.

Silky udon are cooled in an ice bath, then layered with a tangle of raw, crunchy vegetables. Everything can be prepared ahead and refrigerated so you have a healthy meal ready to go when turning on the stove seems like too much.

Make these Pineapple Coconut Zucchini Muffins to fuel a busy morning. This recipe relies on simple pantry staples to cre...
04/07/2026

Make these Pineapple Coconut Zucchini Muffins to fuel a busy morning. This recipe relies on simple pantry staples to create a morning muffin that feels both nourishing and indulgent.

Recipe link in bio and on East Bay Times Santa Cruz Sentinel The Mercury News Bay Area News Group

Use up those Easter eggs! This egg salad sandwich is anything but dull—a lunch-box classic transformed into something pu...
04/02/2026

Use up those Easter eggs! This egg salad sandwich is anything but dull—a lunch-box classic transformed into something punchy, bright and deeply satisfying thanks to the mix-ins. Chopped giardiniera, kosher dill pickles, finely chopped water chestnuts, and salt and vinegar chips crushed on top make this version a crunchy, tangy dream come true.

Recipe link in bio and on

Kale Caesar Spaghetti combines two faves, marrying the briny, garlicky intensity of a classic Caesar with the cozy appea...
02/24/2026

Kale Caesar Spaghetti combines two faves, marrying the briny, garlicky intensity of a classic Caesar with the cozy appeal of a steaming bowl of pasta. Available in link in bio and in the Feb 7th issue of

Obsessed.
12/31/2025

Obsessed.

was my first and only and I’ll never forget the way she made me feel—more alive, more joyful, more blessed. She was i...
12/29/2025

was my first and only and I’ll never forget the way she made me feel—more alive, more joyful, more blessed. She was insanely talented but also humble and approachable, and she made so many authors look good because of her artistry. She managed to finish her last book, Cookbooking (), which comes out next hear, before she passed thanks to her passion and unwavering commitment to her vision; I, for one, will be grabbing my copy to soak up every last bit of Debbie that she put into the world. Debbie, I will miss your laugh, your joy, your beautiful heart, and your radiant smile, and I will forever treasure your name in my cookbook and how it brought you into my life. Xox

I promise you—you’re going to want to make this festive centerpiece for a holiday dinner! Get the recipe link in bio and...
12/19/2025

I promise you—you’re going to want to make this festive centerpiece for a holiday dinner! Get the recipe link in bio and on

Make these Orange Anise Almond Cookies for the holidays—crispy and perfect for holiday gatherings, gifting or setting ou...
11/29/2025

Make these Orange Anise Almond Cookies for the holidays—crispy and perfect for holiday gatherings, gifting or setting out for Santa. Recipe link in bio or on

Keep using up those pumpkins, with this fall twist on a classic. This meal is perfect for cooler days when you’re cravin...
11/24/2025

Keep using up those pumpkins, with this fall twist on a classic. This meal is perfect for cooler days when you’re craving something hearty yet simple. Recipe link in bio and on

11/11/2025

Eight years without my person. I miss her laugh, her dorky sense of humor, her peaceful little mobile home with birds chirping, her endless creativity and commitment to not wasting any scrap of fabric, her homemade gifts, her relentless and enduring love, and her unmatchable companionship. I am so blessed to have had the best mom in the world, but it makes it all the harder to be without her. It helps to see these reminders that so much of her is still with me, including her parading around in her silly homemade creations :)

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