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Classic Pecan Pie

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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 ...

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Heart-Healthy Chocolate Brownies

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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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Cappuccino Ice Cream Pie

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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 ...

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Greek Salad Dressing

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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 ...

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BBQ Chicken Quinoa Bake

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This savory Southwestern casserole will tickle your taste buds! So quick and easy, you’d never believe that it’s healthy too. Guest Post By: Molly Hodul, Dominican University Dietetics Student Quinoa is all the rage this year, so why not make a de-lish dish featuring this trendy grain? This Southwestern casserole ...

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Ch-Easy Chicken Enchilada

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This six-ingredient, healthy Mexican enchilada recipe is perfect for a quick dinner. By: Jodie Shield, MEd, RDN Got a craving for Mexican food, but you’re short on time? Skip the greasy fast food and whip up a batch of my ch-easy chicken enchiladas. This six-ingredient feast takes only minutes to ...

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Dutch Apple Crisp Pie

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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 ...

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Frosty Peppermint Pie

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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 ...

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Grilled Flank Steak and Roasted Sweet Potato Bowl

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Meat and potato fans are going to love this lightened up high-protein bowl made with planned overs! By: Jodie Shield, RDN When I crave meat, my go-to lean protein is flank steak. Four ounces of this wonderful slab of beef is loaded with iron and zinc providing roughly 230 calories, ...

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DIY Pumpkin Seeds

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Skip the store bought seeds and roast your own! By: Jodie Shield, RDN  When you’re carving your Halloween jack-o-lantern, make sure you save the seeds. Pumpkin seeds (AKA pepitas) are a good source of protein and fiber, which can help fill you up and curb your candy-nibbling appetite. Homemade pumpkin ...

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