Recipe Type: Kid-Friendly
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Parmesan
This easy recipe will help you fall in love with fresh Brussels sprouts! By: Jodie Shield, RDN Not a fan of Brussels sprouts? Try roasting them in the oven, and you will be lovin’ these veggies. Roasting brings out their natural sweetness and makes theses little, green orbs crispy. Sprinkle ...
Read morePeanut Butter, Grape & Chocolate Snack Bites
Enjoy these no-bake snack bites as a healthy indulgence or quick on-the-go breakfast. By: Jodie Shield, RDN Have you ever tasted grapes picked right off the vine? There’s nothing sweeter! A few weeks ago, I joined fellow food-loving registered dietitians and toured a Concord grape farm in Pasco, Washington. It was ...
Read moreChocolate Orange Pistachio Bark
DIY Halloween candy with a heart-healthy twist! By: Jodie Shield, RDN Need a hauntingly good-for-you Halloween treat? This festive homemade pistachio bark is loaded with heart-healthy dark chocolate and 100% orange juice. Don’t be scared to make this treat; it’s super easy even if you don’t have a double boiler ...
Read moreOrange Sorbet Jack-O’-Lanterns
Trick or treat? Give them something healthy to eat like DIY orange sorbet made with 100% orange juice! By: Jodie Shield, RDN Hosting a Halloween party and need a healthy, refreshing “orange” treat? Grab your ice cream maker and whip up a batch of homemade orange sorbet. I love this ...
Read moreHow To Cook Bacon – Perfectly!
Cook your bacon in the oven and no more painful splash burns or greasy pans to clean! By: Jodie Shield, RDN How do you prefer your bacon – crispy or chewy? My sister-in-law, Mickey, has perfected the art of cooking bacon that meets both criteria! She bakes it in the ...
Read moreDIY Popcorn Balls
Homemade popcorn balls are a super easy and healthy Halloween treat! By: Jodie Shield, MED, RDN Trick or treat? Give them something yummy and healthy to eat! This Halloween, skip the store bought candy and be the go-to house in your neighborhood because you’re passing out homemade popcorn balls! This ...
Read moreSloppy-O-Joes
Transform traditional sloppy joes into something homemade and healthy! By: Jodie Shield, MED, RDN One of my all-time favorite comfort foods is a sloppy joe sandwich. But the thought of pouring a can of salty, prepackaged sauce into ground beef just doesn’t feel homemade or healthy. Working with Tropicana, I ...
Read moreFresh Mozzarella-Tomato-Basil Grilled Cheese
Beat the summer heat and enjoy an Italian grilled cheese! By: Jodie Shield, MED, RDN Grilled cheese is the ultimate comfort food. During the hot, sticky summer months I like to lighten it up by using fresh mozzarella, juicy ripe tomatoes, and hand-picked basil from my garden. Thick whole grain ...
Read moreEggs in a Basket
Get your family hoppin’ Easter morning with this healthy version of eggs and hash browns! By: Jodie Shield, MED, RDN Need a festive and easy breakfast before the Easter egg hunt begins? Cooking Light featured this fun, simple recipe for Egg Baskets. All you need is a muffin tin, some ...
Read moreHow to Build a Healthy Hamburger
Follow these five steps, and relish the real thing! By: Jodie Shield, RDN May is National Hamburger Month – fire up the grill! Sure, I love a portabella or turkey patty, but this dietitian can’t resist a juicy, beef burger. The trouble is a typical half-pounder packs at least 600 ...
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