Recipe Type: Dessert
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 ...
Read moreCappuccino Ice Cream Pie
Celebrate National Ice Cream Month with this super easy ice cream dessert! By: Jodie Shield, MED, RDN On a hot, sticky, summer night this refreshing pie is the perfect dessert. I tweaked Betty Crocker’s original recipe and now it’s my go-to basic recipe for making ice cream pie. Feel free ...
Read moreDutch Apple Crisp Pie
Honey crisp apples and oats are the star ingredients in this healthy, homemade pie. By: Jodie Shield, MED RDN Which do you prefer: apple pie or apple crisp? Trick question because you can have both when you make my Dutch Apple Crisp Pie. The key to baking a delicious pie ...
Read moreFrosty Peppermint Pie
Chill out over the holidays with this super-easy and healthy frozen yogurt pie. By: Jodie Shield, RDN When the weather outside is frightful, baking sugar cookies and licking the batter is delightful. But when this holiday baker is short on time and needs an impressive, crowd-pleasing dessert, I make Frosty ...
Read morePineapple 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 ...
Read moreTop 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 ...
Read moreWhat Is Clean Eating?
Get the dirt on this popular eating trend! Guest Post By: Ginger Hultin, MS, RD, CSO, LDN Clean eating. Eating “clean”. What does this mean exactly? A popular buzz word in magazines, on-line and among celebrities, this term can be confusing because it doesn’t have a set definition. Does it mean ...
Read moreDark Chocolate Popcorn with Sea Salt
Give your Valentine the ultimate heart-healthy treat! By: Jodie Shield, RDN Valentine’s Day and chocolate go hand in hand or should I say mouth? Flowers may be low-cal, but go ahead and indulge on this sweet treat – it’s good for your heart. The whole-grain goodness of popcorn and countless ...
Read moreWatermelon Cutouts
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 ...
Read moreMini Peach Cobblers
Just Peachy – August is National Peach Month! By: Jodie Shield, RDN Be a peach mom. So what if August 24th is National Peach Pie Day! Surprise your family with mini peach cobblers instead. They’re way easier to make because you bake everything in a regular-size muffin tin. And thanks ...
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