Chef Profiles

Mollie Katzen

With over six million books in print, Mollie Katzen is listed by the New York Times as one of the bestselling cookbook authors of all time. Best known as the creator of the groundbreaking classics Moosewood Cookbook, and The Enchanted Broccoli Forest, Katzen was named by Health Magazine as one of “The Five Women Who Changed the Way We Eat,” and was inducted into the prestigious James Beard Cookbook Hall of Fame in 2007. She is a charter member of the Harvard School of Public Health Nutrition Roundtable and an inaugural honoree of the Natural Health Hall of Fame. In addition, Ms. Katzen is a consultant to Harvard University Dining Services, and is co-creator of their new Food Literacy Project. She is also a culinary advisor to the University of California at Berkeley, a nationally syndicated columnist, and a contributing editor for SHAPE magazine.

Mollie Katzen's Recipes

Walnut Raspberry Chocolate Tartlets
Walnut Raspberry Chocolate Tartlets
So simple, yet pretty and delicious, these 'tartlets' take minutes to make. Perfect for any celebration they can be shaped into rounds, squares or hea... Read More
Walnut Coated Smart "Fried" Chicken
Walnut Coated Smart
Crunchy on the outside and moist in the center, this chicken is healthy too. Ask your meat market to cut the chicken into pieces and save the backbo... Read More
Smart Cole Slaw with Pears, Walnuts and Cranberries
Smart Cole Slaw with Pears, Walnuts and Cranberries
This tastes best when it’s made at least a day (and up to 2 days) ahead of time. Leave out the pear and walnuts until just before serving. Read More
Mollie Katzen’s Smart Harvest Stuffing
Mollie Katzen’s Smart Harvest Stuffing
As one of the great complements to any fall or winter meal, this lower saturated fat and calorie version of stuffing provides a delicious option for c... Read More
Mollie Katzen's Vegetable & Walnut Pizza
Mollie Katzen's Vegetable & Walnut Pizza
Homemade pizza is more accessible than you think, especially if you keep a supply of dough in the freezer, and a few topping ingredients on hand on a ... Read More
Mollie Katzen's Broccoli Salad with Mushrooms & Walnuts
Mollie Katzen's Broccoli Salad with Mushrooms & Walnuts
This recipe was created on behalf of the Smart Menu© campaign, which aims to change the way America eats while providing individuals with the kno... Read More
Miso - Walnut Sauce
Miso - Walnut Sauce
A delicious, rich sauce for grilled fish or tofu. Read More
Mac & Cheese Makeover
Mac & Cheese Makeover
This is the real MacCoy! For maximum flavor using minimal saturated fat, be sure to use very sharp cheddar cheese in this recipe. Read More
Intensely Gingery Gingerbread with Sweetly Coated Walnuts
By Mollie Katzen
Intensely Gingery Gingerbread with Sweetly Coated Walnuts
Fresh ginger makes this a deeper-flavored version than you might have grown up eating. The brown sugar can be light or dark. Both work very well. Swee... Read More
Chicken Gravy
Chicken Gravy
A recipe with 48% less sodium than its traditional counterpart. This recipe was created on behalf of the Smart Menu© campaign, which aims to cha... Read More
Brilliant Mushroom Gravy
Brilliant Mushroom Gravy
This smart take on the classic gravy recipe is sure to be a perfect compliment to any fall or winter dinner. With creamy mushrooms as the centerpiece,... Read More
Brilliant Chili Topped with Walnuts
Brilliant Chili Topped with Walnuts
This recipe was created on behalf of the Smart Menu© campaign, which aims to change the way America eats while providing individuals with the kno... Read More
A Smarter Tuna Salad
A Smarter Tuna Salad
Mollie Katzen’s smart recipe has 47% less calories than traditional Tuna Salad. Read More