Recipe Type: Kid-Friendly
Healthy BBQ Bowl
Skip the bun and enjoy this finger-licking southern barbecue served in a bowl! By: Jodie Shield, MED, RDN Sweet, savory barbecue. These past four years this Yankee has been traveling to Memphis to watch my son, Michael, play football at Rhodes College. Needless to say, my family has sampled some ...
Read moreLasagna Roll-Ups
Simply wrap and roll this super easy, cheesy pasta dish. By: Jodie Shield, RDN Did you know July 27th is National Lasagna Day? That’s right. Smack dab in the middle of the hottest part of summer! That’s cool, because your family is going to love my lasagna roll-ups (AKA roly-poly ...
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 ...
Read moreGrilled Blackened Fish
This Father’s Day skip the BBQ ribs and grill up some heart-healthy fish! By: Jodie Shield, RDN Who knew? June 18th is Go Fishing Day. Perfect timing for Father’s Day weekend. Whether Dad catches fish or you have to buy it, you have simply got to try this recipe. My ...
Read moreDIY Soft Pretzels
Whole wheat flour gives these soft pretzels a healthy twist! By Jodie Shield, RD Are you looking for a healthy snack that’s fun to make with your kids? I highly recommend you give my Whole Wheat Soft Pretzel recipe a try. (I’ve added the recipe to my app Time to ...
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 moreEveryday French Toast
The ultimate quick and healthy homemade breakfast! By: Jodie Shield, RDN The Turks and Caicos is one of my favorite vacation spots. Here’s why: white sandy beaches, turquoise colored water, and . . . French toast. That’s right, French toast. Every morning our resort served the most delicious homemade French ...
Read moreCowboy Chow!
A super easy corn and black bean side – perfect for any southwestern or Mexican dish! By: Jodie Shield, RDN Midwestern corn is so sweet! My inspiration for this recipe: The City Moms are visiting a corn and soybean farm on May16th. What’s a City Mom? For the second year ...
Read moreString Beans with Bacon
Bacon adds a savory-sweet flavor to fresh green beans. By: Jodie Shield, RDN When I have friends over for dinner, I love to serve a quick, tasty veggie. My go-to recipe is Oven Roasted Asparagus – it’s elegant, simple, and always delicious. But my mom’s fresh green bean recipe is ...
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