Recipe Type: Kid-Friendly
Lemon Chicken
When hunger strikes, this easy Greek-style chicken is my go-to, family-pleasing healthy meal. By: Jodie Shield, RDN Every cook should have a few family-pleasing recipes that they can rely on in a pinch. Since my family loves chicken, I have two quick and easy delicious recipes: Grilled Pineapple Chicken and ...
Read moreTwo-Way Tetrazzini
Go ahead and use turkey or chicken in this light, creamy Italian pasta dish! By: Jodie Shield, RDN After roasting a big, juicy turkey, one of the things I am most thankful for are the leftovers. One of my all-time favorite ways to use any white or dark meat that ...
Read moreBBQ Pork Sandwiches
Satisfy your “comfort food” cravings with these mouthwatering BBQ pork sandwiches. By: Jodie Shield, MED, RDN Looking for a quick weeknight dinner? Pork loin is a lean cut of meat and it is so delicious. This is my go-to recipe when I am short on time and my family is starving! ...
Read moreEasy Mac and Cheese
No more box mixes. This healthy, creamy stovetop recipe is way better! By: Jodie Shield, RDN If you love macaroni and cheese, but hate all of the artificial colors and unpronounceable additives, give this recipe a try. My Easy Mac and Cheese is way healthier than a box mix and ...
Read moreMock Mashed Potatoes
By: Jodie Shield, RD This Thanksgiving here’s a sneaky way to lighten up the holiday menu. When you go to make mashed potatoes, skip the strachy-white spuds and use cauliflower instead! I developed this recipe for the Hidden Valley Ranch Love Your Veggies Campaign. It’s the perfect substitute for mashed ...
Read moreFrozen Peanut Butter Fudge Pie
A light and healthy version of a family classic dessert! By: Jodie Shield, RD This pie is my absolute favorite or as my parents jokingly tease me – it’s too die for! That’s because it was responsible for my very first car accident. I had just gotten my drivers ...
Read moreHappy-Healthy Birthday Cup Cake Cones
By: Jodie Shield, RD Who needs birthday cake? Cupcakes are the rage these days and serving them in an ice cream cone makes them even more special. This tasty dessert combines two classic birthday concepts – cake and ice cream. Parents you’ll love serving cup cake cones because portion control ...
Read moreSkinny Shrimp Scampi
This Italian “fast food” favorite gets a healthy makeover. By: Jodie Shield, RDN A delicious homemade dinner in 15 minutes and it’s under 300 calories – you’re not dreaming! My Skinny Shrimp Scampi recipe delivers big on taste in record time. Shrimp scampi is the Italians’ version of fast food, ...
Read moreQuick and Healthy Tuna Olé – No Cooking Required!
By: Jodie Shield, RD When the weather gets too hot to handle, I rely on this tasty tuna taco. Make sure you use tuna packed in water as it will cut calories significantly. Save prep time by purchasing shredded lettuce and chopped bell peppers and onion. You can usually find ...
Read moreFruit Kabobs and Healthy: Rainbow Wands with Fluffy Fruit Dip
By: Jodie Shield, RD On a hot summer day, fruit makes a refreshing dessert. Add a little fun by letting your kids create their own fruit kebabs. I first developed this recipe on a rainy day. Instead of kebabs I called them rainbow wands – just dip and let the ...
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