Archive for 'Recipe Makeovers'

Better-Than-Fried Chicken!

Better-Than-Fried Chicken!

By: Jodie Shield, RD You may have noticed that I have devoted my last few blogs to convincing you to eat family meals together. I wrote about the importance of Establishing a Dinner Routine, How to Improve [...]

Healthy Birthday Cakes

Healthy Birthday Cakes

  By: Jodie Shield, RD A birthday party just wouldn’t be the same without a cake.  A cake signals that it’s time to sing “Happy Birthday,” make a wish, blow out the candles, and open the [...]

Classic Spaghetti and Meatballs

Classic Spaghetti and Meatballs

Can this recipe be saved? By: Jodie Shield, RD Classic Spaghetti and Meat Balls (makes 6 servings) As promised, here is my family’s favorite spaghetti and meat ball recipe.  To lower the fat content, use ground turkey [...]

Recipe Redo: Mac and Cheese

Recipe Redo: Mac and Cheese

By: Jodie Shield, RD Marvelous Macaroni and Cheese (makes 6 servings) What child doesn’t like mac and cheese?  It’s so creamy and gooey even us adults find it hard to resist.  This is my favorite mac [...]

Banana Bread

Banana Bread

How To Lighten Up Family Favorites By: Jodie Shield, RD  Banana-Walnut Bread  (Makes 10 servings) My mother-in-law, Sally from St. Clair Shores, MI has been making this banana bread for years.  She clipped the original recipe [...]