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.

Try a vegetarian spin on the iconic 1980s dish, Chicken Marbella, using summer grapes, herbs, potatoes, zucchini and ple...
07/21/2026

Try a vegetarian spin on the iconic 1980s dish, Chicken Marbella, using summer grapes, herbs, potatoes, zucchini and plenty of olives and capers.

This vegetarian stew uses Chicken Marbella’s irresistible combination of sweet, briny and savory flavors while celebrating summer produce. Recipe link in bio and on East Bay Times The Mercury News Bay Area News Group

Celebrate the beginning of tomato season with a G.L.T.An extra-thick slab of heirloom tomato steals the show in this smo...
07/21/2026

Celebrate the beginning of tomato season with a G.L.T.

An extra-thick slab of heirloom tomato steals the show in this smoky Gouda, lettuce and tomato sandwich. Recipe link in bio and on East Bay Times The Mercury News Santa Cruz Sentinel Riverdog Farm

Blueberry Lemon Meringue Chia Parfaits feel light and refreshing while still delivering plenty of fiber, healthy fats an...
06/27/2026

Blueberry Lemon Meringue Chia Parfaits feel light and refreshing while still delivering plenty of fiber, healthy fats and protein. Makes six jars for a grab and go breakfast or satisfying desert. My clients can’t stop raving about the fluffy lemon cloud on top…which uses no animal products! Recipe link in bio or on East Bay Times The Mercury News Santa Cruz Sentinel Bay Area News Group

These jars of Mediterranean Salad layer the ingredients in a beautiful rainbow for a portable lunch or a quick picnic di...
06/26/2026

These jars of Mediterranean Salad layer the ingredients in a beautiful rainbow for a portable lunch or a quick picnic dinner that stays fresh for days. Recipe link in bio or on East Bay Times The Mercury News Santa Cruz Sentinel Bay Area News Group

A lemon blueberry cake welcomes the brightness of the season. Recipe link in bio and on
05/30/2026

A lemon blueberry cake welcomes the brightness of the season. Recipe link in bio and on

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.

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.

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