Recipe Type: Kid-Friendly
Loaded Cauliflower Casserole
Get crazy for cauliflower! This cheesy cauliflower casserole stuffed with sour cream, bacon, and chive tastes so fabulous nobody will miss the spuds. By: Jodie Shield, MED, RDN Move over mashed potatoes and meet your rival. Cauliflower adds a healthy-ish dimension to this cheesy cauliflower casserole stuffed with sour cream, ...
Read moreDIY Almond Butter
Spread the heart-healthy love and make your own quick and tasty almond butter. By: Jodie Shield, MEd, RDN Everyone knows peanut butter and jelly reign as the classic lunch box sandwich. But due to peanut allergies, many schools now ban this childhood favorite. So what should your child spread on ...
Read moreRevved-Up Oatmeal
Jump-start your day with an energizing bowl of antioxidant-rich oatmeal! By: Jodie Shield, RDN Having trouble waking up? Jump-start your morning with a quick bowl of homemade oatmeal loaded with antioxidant-rich fruit. It’s so good and good for you, too. (Check out my post Six Reasons to Eat Oatmeal Everyday). ...
Read moreGingerbread Squares
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 ...
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 morePeach Upside-Down Cake
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 ...
Read moreBlueberry Crisp
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 ...
Read moreGluten-Free Carrot Cake Cupcakes
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, ...
Read moreWhole-Wheat Banana-Flaxseed Donuts
Donut lovers go ahead and enjoy this healthier version of your favorite breakfast food. Photo and story by: Madeline Butler-Sanchez, Nutrition and Dietetic Student at Dominican University Do you have a love-hate relationship with donuts? You love how they taste, but hate all the excess calories. For me, a future registered ...
Read more3 Must-Eat Fall Vegetables
You’re going to fall in love with these super-healthy, autumn veggies and quick and easy recipes. By: Jodie Shield, MEd, RDN Nowadays tomatoes and asparagus – really just about any fruit or vegetable- are available year round. But when it comes to taste, timing is everything. Does it get any ...
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