Recipe Type: Appetizer
Winter 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 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 moreNot Sure What To Do With Leftover Easter Eggs?
Four easy and healthy recipes featuring hard-cooked eggs. By: Jodie Shield, RDN The Easter Bunny has come and gone, but those pretty, hard-cooked eggs keep going on and on. If you’re running out of ways to peel and eat them, I’ve got some tasty tips to energize your appetite. Here ...
Read moreSkinny Taco Dip Cups
Kick off your tailgate feast with these “fan-tastic ” taco dip cups! By: Jodie Shield, RDN In my playbook, the “F” in fall stands for football and fun tailgate foods. Now that my son plays linebacker for Rhodes College, tailgating has become a family tradition. Over the years, I have collected ...
Read morePeanut Butter, Grape & Chocolate Snack Bites
Enjoy these no-bake snack bites as a healthy indulgence or quick on-the-go breakfast. By: Jodie Shield, RDN Have you ever tasted grapes picked right off the vine? There’s nothing sweeter! A few weeks ago, I joined fellow food-loving registered dietitians and toured a Concord grape farm in Pasco, Washington. It was ...
Read moreDIY Chicken Noodle Soup
Soup-er easy, homemade chicken noodle soup – um good! By: Jodie Shield, MED, RDN Chicken Noodle Soup Day is November 11th. Not sure why, but it gives me the perfect opportunity to share my favorite, homemade chicken noodle soup recipe. It’s super easy, takes minutes to make, and tastes way ...
Read moreBeet-Walnut Spinach Salad
Roasted beets add natural sweetness to this refreshing spinach salad! By: Jodie Shield, RDN This antioxidant-rich salad gets its naturally sweet flavor from roasted beets. Save time by baking them earlier in the day; all you have to do is peel, slice and dice. Go ahead and use feta cheese ...
Read moreHow To Cook Bacon – Perfectly!
Cook your bacon in the oven and no more painful splash burns or greasy pans to clean! By: Jodie Shield, RDN How do you prefer your bacon – crispy or chewy? My sister-in-law, Mickey, has perfected the art of cooking bacon that meets both criteria! She bakes it in the ...
Read moreBlack Bean and Pumpkin Chili
Crockpot chili that’s tasty, easy to make, and healthy! By: Jodie Shield, MED, RDN You’re going to fall in love with this autumn-inspired crockpot chili and its star ingredient pumpkin. My slow- cooker Turkey Mole Chili is to die for, but this is my new fav. The original recipe came ...
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 ...
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