Chef Jodie Shield
All Recipes and Posts by Jodie Shield
Quick Quesadillas
The ultimate easy appetizer, light lunch or super de-lish dinner! By: Jodie Shield, RDN Craving a quick, cheap Mexican meal? Skip Taco Bell or Chipotle – they’re too greasy and make you feel bloated. My quick quesadillas are the ultimate healthy “fast food” and take less than 1 minute to ...
Read moreRed, White, and Blueberry Bites
Get your 4th of July party started with this healthy, patriotic treat! By: Jodie Shield, MED, RDN Not sure what to serve at your 4th of July picnic or barbecue? Treat your friends and family to red, white and blueberry bites stuffed with delicious Greek vanilla yogurt. My recipe is ...
Read moreSouthwestern Turkey Burgers
Fire up your grill and let these lean burgers sizzle to perfection! By: Jodie Shield, MED, RDN Building a healthy hamburger is easy when you have delicious recipes. So far we’ve covered a basic recipe for grilling a lean, juicy beef burger and a Mediterranean burger. Time to shift lean protein ...
Read moreMediterranean Burgers
Sink your teeth into this lean, juicy Greek-inspired sandwich! By: Jodie Shield, RDN Now that you know how to build a healthy hamburger (and grill a lean, juicy one), it’s time to expand your flavor options beyond a basic burger. First up on the taste bud tour is this Greek-inspired ...
Read moreHamburger Light
A super easy recipe for grilling lean, juicy burgers! By: Jodie Shield, RDN It’s burger season! In my last post, I offered tips about how to build a healthy hamburger. Here’s a basic recipe I use to make “lean” hamburgers that are moist and juicy. To replace fat, which adds ...
Read moreHow to Build a Healthy Hamburger
Follow these five steps, and relish the real thing! By: Jodie Shield, RDN May is National Hamburger Month – fire up the grill! Sure, I love a portabella or turkey patty, but this dietitian can’t resist a juicy, beef burger. The trouble is a typical half-pounder packs at least 600 ...
Read moreCinco de Mayo Salsa Makeover
Sweet meets heat with this healthy mango salsa! By: Jodie Shield, RDN Holy guacamole! You might be thinking: why mess with a good thing? Salsa is perfect as is – ripe juicy tomatoes, onions, jalapeño peppers, perhaps an avocado. This Cinco de Mayo, shake up your taste buds and try ...
Read moreEggs in a Basket
Get your family hoppin’ Easter morning with this healthy version of eggs and hash browns! By: Jodie Shield, MED, RDN Need a festive and easy breakfast before the Easter egg hunt begins? Cooking Light featured this fun, simple recipe for Egg Baskets. All you need is a muffin tin, some ...
Read moreSpring Greens Citrus Salad with Pecans
Celebrate spring with this leafy green salad topped with homemade poppy seed dressing! By: Jodie Shield, RDN Spring is in the air – finally! Traditionally, the second week of April is always Garden Week and April 14th is National Pecan Day. Both of these celebrations give me the perfect opportunity ...
Read moreMargarita Poached Chicken
Hold the salt! This south of the boarder dish is bursting with flavor and it’s good for you, too! By: Jodie Shield, RDN Just got back from Arizona and I had to share this muy bien recipe – that’s very good in Spanish. It’s super easy to make because you ...
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