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Mini Peach Cobblers

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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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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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Healthy BBQ Bowl

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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 ...

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Grilled Blackened Fish

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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 ...

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DIY Soft Pretzels

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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 ...

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DIY Pico de Gallo

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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 ...

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Everyday French Toast

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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 ...

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Cowboy Chow!

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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 ...

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String Beans with Bacon

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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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