Bush Brothers: Indulge in the Flavors of Sonoma with Connie Guttersen

Connie features the bold spices of Latin America and the fresh flavors of the Mediterranean to create recipes that are both uniquely delicious and healthy.

Enjoy a traditional taste of southern Italy without leaving home.

Bring out the wild in your family when you ring the dinner bell.

Nothing says “fiesta” like this this three bean confetti salsa.

Big flavor comes in a small package with these mini joes.

Gigi Salad on Whole Wheat Flatbread with Creamy White Bean an Artichoke Spread

Red, White, and Bean Minestrone

Add color and texture to your family's favorite dips by including beans.

Incorporate veggies such as kidney beans and squash into cooked tomato sauce. Use a handheld blender to make the texture creamy and all one color.

Put your child's favorite bean dips in ready to go containers.

Add beans to everyday family favorite meals.

Dr. Connie Guttersen, R.D., Ph.D. is a nationally and internationally renowned registered dietitian and culinary professional, New York Times bestselling author of The Sonoma Diet and a nutrition instructor at the world famous Culinary Institute of America.

Dr. Guttersen is a recipe consultant for Bush Brothers & Company creating dozens of family favorite recipes, such as “Black Bean Guacamole,” “Layered Mexican Dip” and “BBQ Chicken Fingers & Beans.”

A leading expert on the health benefits of diets inspired by Mediterranean, Latin America and Asian cuisines, Dr. Guttersen has spent her career focusing on the development of flavorful and nutritious approaches to healthy eating. The Sonoma Diet and The Sonoma Cookbook effectively introduce delicious, flavorful recipes and meals that celebrate food, while helping you lose weight in the course of indulging in satisfying amounts of some of the best foods on the planet.

Dr. Guttersen released The New Sonoma Diet this spring, an updated edition of the Sonoma Diet, incorporating a whole health lifestyle approach with the latest nutrition science and delicious new recipes that will boost your vitality, protect your heart, and improve your overall health. In addition, in October 2011, The New Sonoma Cookbook will be released with new Power Foods, new recipes and a new food philosophy.

A sought-after media personality, Dr. Guttersen has appeared on national broadcast programs, including The Today Show, The View, Fox & Friends, Extra, CNN and CNBC’s Power Lunch, and in articles in USA Today, the Los Angeles Times, O, More, Woman’s World, US Weekly, and the New York Times, among others, discussing healthy food combinations and the importance of the joy of eating flavorful foods. Dr. Guttersen lives in Northern California’s wine country with her husband and two children.