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Recipe Type: Dessert

Gingerbread Squares

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The sweet aroma of these freshly baked gingerbread squares will transform your home into a holiday bake shop. By: Jodie Shield, MEd, RDN Decorating gingerbread men. Building gingerbread houses. Holiday baking with your kids creates fun-filled memories. But gingerbread projects can be tricky and time-consuming. So I developed a super-easy and ...

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homemade applesauce

Homemade Applesauce

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Skip the store brands and sink your teeth into some delicious, homemade applesauce featuring the star ingredient – juicy, fresh apples.  By: Jodie Shield, RDN It may take years for apple trees to grow, but it takes only minutes to make my homemade applesauce. Plus, it’s way yummier and healthier ...

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Peach upside down cake

Peach Upside-Down Cake

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If you love peaches this must-try recipe is from Alton Brown’s famous “Good Eats” cookbook! By: Jodie Shield, MED, RDN A few years ago, I savored the experience to meet and dine with Alton Brown. He happens to be one of my favorite television chefs. At the end of the ...

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watermelon fruit bowl salad

Watermelon Fruit Bowl Salad

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Get your melon baller rolling and celebrate National Watermelon Day with this refreshing watermelon fruit bowl salad! By: Jodie Shield, MEd, RDN Watermelon reminds me of the lazy, carefree days of summer. One of my fondest memories is sitting in the backyard at a redwood picnic table with my brother, ...

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Blueberry Crisp

Blueberry Crisp

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Average Rating: (4 / 5)

Enjoy this quick and healthy blueberry crisp made with oats and a hint of cinnamon warm from the oven with a scoop of vanilla gelato! By: Jodie Shield, MED, RD Remember Violet Beauregarde the gum chewing, spoiled girl in Willy Wonka? She turned into a giant blueberry because she couldn’t control ...

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Gluten-Free Carrot Cake Cupcakes

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Moist and lightly sweetened, these gluten-free carrot cake cupcakes are the perfect Easter dessert. Guest Post By: Petya Boyadzhieva, Dietetic Intern I’ve always enjoyed dyeing and decorating the perfect Easter eggs, but creating a delicious dessert is my favorite Easter activity. While everyone gets excited over the Easter egg hunt, ...

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Cutout Sugar Cookies Guaranteed to Hold Their Shape

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Grab your cookie cutters! This no-spread, quick and easy cutout sugar cookie recipe tastes as good as it looks –- a chewy-crispy shortbread texture with a sugar cookie flavor. By: Jodie Shield, MED, RDN Do you have a love-hate relationship with baking cutout sugar cookies? You love spending time watching ...

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Kentucky Derby Chocolate Bourbon Balls

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Grab your floppy sunhat, nibble on one of these chocolaty, no-bake goodies and you’re off to the races! By: Jodie Shield, RDN The Kentucky Derby has been at the top of my bucket list ever since I saw the Disney movie Secretariat. Last year, lucky me got to cross it ...

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Blueberry Greek Yogurt Cheesecake Bites

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Go ahead and indulge in this gluten-free and good-for-you dessert! Guest Post By: Sarah Savinkov, Dominican University Nutrition and Dietetics Student If you’re like me, then I’m sure you find it hard to resist a healthy treat that satisfies your sweet tooth. That’s why I created these scrumptious, gluten-free cheesecake ...

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Heart-Healthy Chocolate Brownies

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Average Rating: (3.7 / 5)

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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