Recipe Type: Dips and Sauces
Spinach-Artichoke Dip
Serve this fan-tastic warm, creamy, and healthy spinach-artichoke dip at your Super Bowl Party – – it’s a crowd pleaser! By: Jodie Shield, MEd, RDN Hey, sports fans! Light beer may taste great and be less filling, but so is this dip. Get your party started and serve my warm, ...
Read moreHomemade Applesauce
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 ...
Read moreSpicy Sweet Potato Dip
Serve this creamy, spicy sweet potato dip warm and with crunchy celery and jicama sticks. Guest Post By: Marisol Perez, Dominican University Nutrition Graduate Student Move over classic chickpea hummus. Sweet potatoes are the new “it” food. Not only are they packed with nutrients like vitamin A, vitamin C, phosphorus ...
Read moreGreek Salad Dressing
DIY salad dressings are easy, tasty, and healthy. Second recipe featured in a 3 part series. By: Jodie Shield, RDN Tired of buying expensive, processed salad dressings? Make your own! It’s so easy and much healthier for you. Over the next few blogs, I’m going to share some of my ...
Read moreHomemade 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 ...
Read moreDIY Pico de Gallo
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 ...
Read moreChipotle Mayonnaise
Spread the love with this spicy, smoky, healthy, and tangy condiment that uses only four ingredients! By: Jodie Shield, RDN Summer is here! Time to fire up the grill and host a barbecue with family and friends. If hamburgers are on the menu, you’ve got to try this sauce – ...
Read moreRoasted Shrimp Cocktail
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 ...
Read moreDark Chocolate with Sea Salt Fondue
So sinfully rich and delicious, nobody will know it’s a healthy dessert! By: Jodie Shield, RDN This Valentine’s Day get out your fondue pot and go skinny-dipping! Treat your sweetheart to my rich, creamy homemade Dark Chocolate with Sea Salt fondue recipe, which I created for FitStudio. This no-guilt dessert ...
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 ...
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