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Recipe Type: Appetizer

Lightened Up 7 Layer Salad

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A popular party and picnic salad gets a “healthy” makeover. By: Jodie Shield, MEd, RDN   Wait until you try my lightened up version of the Pioneer Woman’s Layered Salad. It’s so easy. You simply layer all of the colorful ingredients in a deep, clear bowl and chill until you’re ...

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Watermelon Cutouts

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A cool and refreshing snack to help you celebrate August 3rd National Watermelon Day! By: Jodie Shield, RDN Anyway you slice it, watermelon is healthy and de-lish! Grab some cookie cutters, but skip the baking. Your kids are going to have a blast making and devouring watermelon cutouts. Simply slice ...

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DIY Soft Pretzels

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Whole wheat flour gives these soft pretzels a healthy twist! By Jodie Shield, RD Are you looking for a healthy snack that’s fun to make with your kids? I highly recommend you give my Whole Wheat Soft Pretzel recipe a try. (I’ve added the recipe to my app Time to ...

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DIY Pico de Gallo

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Fast and fresh Cinco de Mayo recipes! By: Jodie Shield, RDN After a long, stressful day there’s nothing better than having a homemade dinner awaiting you on the table. It’s extra special when dinner is prepared by your daughter – thanks Jenny! My husband and I were treated to a ...

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Cowboy Chow!

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A super easy corn and black bean side – perfect for any southwestern or Mexican dish! By: Jodie Shield, RDN Midwestern corn is so sweet! My inspiration for this recipe: The City Moms are visiting a corn and soybean farm on May16th. What’s a City Mom? For the second year ...

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Healthy Beat the Heat Recipes

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Four of my favorite summer recipes because  . . . no cooking required! By: Jodie Shield, RDN When it’s hot outside, there is no way I’m turning on the oven! Sure, I could step outside and grill some Blackened Fish or Pineapple Chicken Kebobs. But when it’s really humid and ...

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Grilled Pizza

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Fire up your grill and enjoy a homemade pizza in minutes! By: Jodie Shield, RDN Who needs a wood-fired oven? If you have an outdoor grill, a homemade pizza with a thin, crispy-crust is only minutes away. The Chicago Tribune ran a grilled pizza recipe with caramelized onions that’s to ...

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Should You Eat Chicken Breasts or Chicken Thighs?

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The delicious truth about white meat, dark meat, and which is better for your heath. By: Jodie Shield, RDN What’s better for you: chicken breasts or thighs? If you have skin “on” the game, neither one’s a nutritional winner. Chicken skin is pure fat (the unhealthy saturated kind) and if ...

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Caprese Bites

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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 ...

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Roasted Shrimp Cocktail

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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 ...

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