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Jodie Shield

Jodie Shield

Posts: 149 //Recipes: 222

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Election Day Stars-and-Stripes Cake

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This patriotic cake will win your family’s vote! By: Jodie Shield, RD Republican? Democrat? First and foremost – we are all Americans.  Here’s a bipartisan cake  you will want to serve in honor of election day – November 6th.  Be sure to use fresh berries and let your kids help decorate ...

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Pasta – Cooked To Perfection!

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By: Jodie Shield, RD Thanks for your tremendous response to my Linguine with White Clam Sauce recipe!  Several of you asked about how to actually cook the pasta.  So many good questions ranging from, “Do I have to use salt in the cooking water?” to “Why are my noodles mushy?  Here ...

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Grilled Peach Gazpacho

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There’s nothing more refreshing then a fresh, juicy peach! By: Jodie Shield, RD One of my favorite things that I do as a registered dietitian nutritionist is analyze recipes for the Chicago Tribune’s Good Eating section.  I have been doing this for 19 years – yikes!  Time flies when you’re ...

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Whole Wheat Blueberry Muffins

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By: Jodie Shield, RD These healthy blueberry muffins will please your whole family.  They’re perfect for a busy back-to-school breakfast or as a snack with a glass of fat-free milk.  They were such a hit with our kids (and husbands),  Mary and I  decided to feature them in the recipe ...

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Grilled Mixed Vegetable Bundles

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By: Jodie Shield, RD Who said vegetables are a pain?  It doesn’t get any easier than cooking them on the grill.  And I want to let you in on a secret: wrapping them in foil makes clean up a snap.  Here’s one of my go-to grilled veggie recipes.  I like ...

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Grilled Flank Steak with Mango Chutney

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Beef flank steak is lean, tasty and perfect for grilling! By: Jodie Shield, MED, RDN Father’s Day is almost here. No doubt barbecues will be fired up in honor of good old Dad. This year skip the sticky, greasy, calorie-laden spare ribs and give Dad a thrill at the grill with ...

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Roasted Asparagus With Balsamic-Browned Butter and Parmesan

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By: Jodie Shield, MED, RDN Now is the time to stalk up on asparagus.  Even though it’s available year-round, the freshest asparagus is grown between February and June.  Look for slender green spears tinged with a hint of purple at the tip.  When you get home, plan on serving the ...

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Perfect Pasta Sauce: Tomato-Basil

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By: Jodie Shield, MED, RDN Now that you know how to cook the perfect pasta (see my previous blog), here’s my secret recipe for making pasta sauce that’s fresh, quick and easy, and bursting with flavor.  And of course, healthy!  I have adapted a tomato-basil sauce recipe from Williams-Sonoma The Weeknight ...

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Cinnamon French Toast

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By: Jodie Shield, MED, RDN  Servings: 6 (1 Slice Per Serving) This version of French toast uses whole wheat bread and fat-free milk for a healthier option. Cinnamon French Toast 3 servings Ingredients: 2 large eggs ½ cup fat-free milk ½ teaspoon vanilla 1 ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, or to taste ...

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Cajun Meatloaf

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This spicy and healthy meatloaf is raging with New Orleans- inspired flavor! By: Jodie Shield, RDN Comfort foods are good for the soul and this savory meatloaf is good for you, too.  Just be sure to use lean ground sirloin and ground turkey breast – ground turkey may contain skin, ...

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