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Soda Bread

Go Irish Soda Bread

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Get lucky and kiss fat and calories goodbye with this whole-grain soda bread. By: Jodie Shield, MED, RDN St.  Patrick’s Day without soda bread? Blarney! You don’t have to be Irish to enjoy my easy and tasty recipe. I gave the Chicago Tribune’s Irish Soda Bread a healthy makeover. Key ...

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almond butter

DIY Almond Butter

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Spread the heart-healthy love and make your own quick and tasty almond butter. By: Jodie Shield, MEd, RDN Everyone knows peanut butter and jelly reign as the classic lunch box sandwich. But due to peanut allergies, many schools now ban this childhood favorite. So what should your child spread on ...

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Veggie Pita Pizza

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By Jodie Shield, MEd, RDN What’s the best way to raise a veggie lover? Let them slice, dice, and create a healthy veggie pita pizza. Who said vegetables are boring? If you want your kids to eat their daily recommended dose of veggies, focus on fun and familiar.  Research shows ...

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spinach artichke dip

Spinach-Artichoke Dip

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Serve this fan-tastic warm, creamy, and healthy spinach-artichoke dip at your Super Bowl Party – – it’s a crowd pleaser! By: Jodie Shield, MEd, RDN Hey, sports fans!  Light beer may taste great and be less filling, but so is this dip. Get your party started and serve my warm, ...

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homemade applesauce

Homemade Applesauce

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Skip the store brands and sink your teeth into some delicious, homemade applesauce featuring the star ingredient – juicy, fresh apples.  By: Jodie Shield, RDN It may take years for apple trees to grow, but it takes only minutes to make my homemade applesauce. Plus, it’s way yummier and healthier ...

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Applesauce bread

Applesauce Bread

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Average Rating: (2.5 / 5)

Bake a loaf of this whole grain applesauce bread seasoned with a dash of cinnamon and savor the rich, buttery flavor. By: Jodie Shield, MEd, RDN What do you do with that half-eaten jar of applesauce tucked away in your fridge? Don’t toss it, make applesauce bread. I decided to ...

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watermelon fruit bowl salad

Watermelon Fruit Bowl Salad

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Get your melon baller rolling and celebrate National Watermelon Day with this refreshing watermelon fruit bowl salad! By: Jodie Shield, MEd, RDN Watermelon reminds me of the lazy, carefree days of summer. One of my fondest memories is sitting in the backyard at a redwood picnic table with my brother, ...

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Cheesy-Stuffed Jalapeño Peppers

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Reader Recipe: Unleash the heat! By: Jodie Shield RD When our dear friends Cindy and Mike came to visit us in Arizona, I was going to make my go-to appetizer: Taco dip cups.  But Cindy offered to make these incredible Cheesy-Stuffed Jalapeño Peppers. Her recipe is so easy and delicious, ...

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Best-Ever Frozen Margarita

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Happy Cinco de Mayo! By: Jodie Shield, RD Glad to hear that my friend Cindy’s recipe for Cheesy Stuffed Jalapeño Peppers was such a hit!  Since it really is a “hot” appetizer, I recommended washing it down with a frosty margarita.  Many of you asked, “What is your favorite margarita?”  ...

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Homemade Peanut Butter

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Spread the Love – November is National Peanut Butter Lovers Month! By: Jodie Shield, RD Homemade peanut butter, who needs jelly?  Here’s my go-to recipe for this creamy and healthy sandwich spread. (I have an awesome almond butter recipe, too!) It’s simple to make in a blender or food processor ...

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