Chef Jodie Shield
All Recipes and Posts by Jodie Shield
Tennis Ball-Tini
Be a winner and toast National Tennis Day with this refreshing cocktail! By: Jodie Shield, RDN Who knew? February 23rd is National Tennis Day, which just so happens to be my birthday. Must be destiny, as I love to play tennis. In honor of this all-around special day, I’m celebrating ...
Read moreFootball Cheese Tray
Score points with this fan-tastic Super Bowl appetizer! By: Jodie Shield, RDN Looking for something easy and healthy to make for the big game? This pig skin party tray is sure to be a winner. No cooking required; simply assemble (from the inside out) and eat. To save time, look ...
Read moreWinter Minestrone Soup
Slurp away on this warm and healthy hot winter soup! By: Jodie Shield, RDN Brrrrr! It’s cold outside. Time to make a warm pot of homemade soup. Thought I would try the Barefoot Contesssa’s Winter Minestrone. Don’t let the prep time scare you because it’s a super easy recipe. Simply ...
Read moreRaspberry-Acai Mimosas
Toast 2015 with a light, refreshing mimosa! By: Jodie Shield, RDN Cheers to your health! Thanks WCIU for having me share some of my favorite lighted up holiday cocktails on the You and Me in the Morning Show. Everyone on the set enjoyed sipping Red Orange Cosmos, Blue Moon Mocktails, ...
Read moreRoasted Shrimp Cocktail
New Year’s Eve Recipe Countdown: Serve this easy, healthy seafood appetizer in a martini glass and celebrate in style! By: Jodie Shield, RDN If you love shrimp, but hate boiling away the flavor, try roasting them in the oven. This is the Barefoot Contessa’s foolproof recipe and my favorite way ...
Read moreCaprese Bites
New Year’s Eve Recipe Countdown! Get the party started with a healthy no-bake appetizer! By: Jodie Shield, RDN Need a tasty, easy hors d’oeuvre to serve at your New Year’s Eve bash? My go-to recipe is Italian lollipops. It’s the ultimate finger food A.K.A. Caprese Bites and it’s always a ...
Read moreHoliday Eggnog Light
New Year’s Eve recipe countdown! Play it safe and make your own healthy holiday eggnog! By: Jodie Shield, RDN During the holidays eggnog is the rage. The dairy case is filled with cartons of the rich, creamy party beverage – sans the booze – you have to add that yourself! ...
Read moreCinnamon Crescent Cookies
This tasty holiday treat is the Chicago Tribune’s cookie contest winner! By: Jodie Shield, RDN December ‘tis the cookie baking season. My lightened up Classic Cut-Out Sugar Cookies are so easy and a winner with my family and friends. But if you’re looking for more holiday baking inspiration, check out ...
Read moreRoasted Root Vegetables
Perfect holiday side dish – colorful and healthy with a sweet-savory flavor! By: Jodie Shield, RDN Last month I had the opportunity to visit a family owned and operated Concord grape farm during harvest time. What an amazing experience nibbling on juicy, sweet grapes fresh from the vine. Welch’s sponsored ...
Read morePumpkin-Cranberry Bread
Fall in love with this easy, whole-wheat pumpkin bread recipe. By: Jodie Shield, MED, RDN When I think about fall, the first thing that comes to mind: bright-orange pumpkins. Sure, they make festive Halloween and Thanksgiving decorations, but they’re delicious and nutritious, too. Pumpkins are a type of winter squash ...
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