Chef Jodie Shield
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Classic Pecan Pie
No matter how you slice it, this pecan pie is to die for! By Jodie Shield, MED, RDN Pecan Pie Day in July? Not sure what that’s all about. I would have guessed November to coincide with Thanksgiving. Guess it’s just a good excuse to splurge on this delicious dessert ...
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Top 10 Pie Baking Tips
How to bake a double-crust fruit pie perfectly! By: Jodie Shield, RDN Baking a homemade pie is simple and a great way to enjoy the season’s freshest berries, apples, and farmer’s market bounty. Here are some award-winning tips I have collected over the years from various state fairs and my ...
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Turkey Chili Mole
Time to get “crock” ing and enjoy a warm bowl of chili! By: Jodie Shield, RD Brrrrrr! It’s cold or should I say chili? Time to fire up your crock pot and cozy up to a flavor-packed bowl of thick and rich chili. My inspiration for this recipe came from the ...
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Homemade Peanut Butter
Spread the Love – November is National Peanut Butter Lovers Month! By: Jodie Shield, RD Homemade peanut butter, who needs jelly? Here’s my go-to recipe for this creamy and healthy sandwich spread. (I have an awesome almond butter recipe, too!) It’s simple to make in a blender or food processor ...
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Light and Lemony Chicken Piccata
A reader’s favorite Italian recipe gets a healthy makeover! By: Jodie Shield, MED, RDN If you love Italian food, you’re going to love this Chicken Piccata recipe. My childhood friend, Marianne, gave it to me years ago after she served it at her dinner party that included four families with ...
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Pineapple Upside-Down Cup Cakes
By: Jodie Shield, RD On New Year’s Day, it’s traditional to serve ham – smoked, honey baked or fresh. Any way you slice it, ham is delicious. Plus, leftover ham makes for great sandwiches. But what are you going to serve with your ham? I shared my favorite recipe for ...
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Cornish Hens with Citrus Marinade
Cornish hens make a festive holiday main dish and are way easier to roast than turkey! By: Jodie Shield, MED, RDN What are you serving for Christmas dinner? Chances are, your menu will include turkey, beef tenderloin, or a family heirloom recipe for lasagna or perogies. Well, if you are ...
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Heart-Healthy Chocolate Brownies
Chocolate Lovers Go Ahead and Eat Your Heart Out! By: Jodie Shield, RD Valentine’s Day is around the corner. Looking for a killer chocolate dessert that won’t murder your diet? This quick and easy Chocolate Brownie recipe is a staple at my house. Thanks to the applesauce the brownies are virtually fat-free ...
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Watermelon Gazpacho
Ripe with eye-healthy nutrients, this sweetened take on a Spanish classic will have you throwing convention to the bulls! Guest Post By: Bryton Ashman, Dominican University Nutrition and Dietetics Student Before studying abroad in Spain, the idea of cold soup was as foreign to me as the country. Once I ...
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Fruity Green Tea Smoothie
No time for breakfast? Get your daily dose of nutrients and caffeine with this easy, fruit-filled green tea smoothie. By: Anna Velazquez, Nutrition and Dietetics Student at Dominican University When my sister, Kinga, and I were little girls, we loved burying ourselves in the tall grass beneath a shady tree ...
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