Recipe Type: Vegetables

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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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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Five Vegetables Everybody Will Eat!

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Celebrate summer with these quick and easy veggie recipes!  By: Jodie Shield, RDN June is all about fresh produce. Farmers’ Markets are open again and backyard gardening is in full swing. No doubt that’s why June is Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month. And hardly a coincidence both Fresh Veggies Day ...

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Roasted Root Vegetables

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Perfect holiday side dish – colorful and healthy with a sweet-savory flavor! By: Jodie Shield, RDN Last month I had the opportunity to visit a family owned and operated Concord grape farm during harvest time. What an amazing experience nibbling on juicy, sweet grapes fresh from the vine. Welch’s sponsored ...

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Winter Minestrone Soup

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Slurp away on this warm and healthy hot winter soup! By: Jodie Shield, RDN Brrrrr! It’s cold outside. Time to make a warm pot of homemade soup. Thought I would try the Barefoot Contesssa’s Winter Minestrone. Don’t let the prep time scare you because it’s a super easy recipe. Simply ...

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Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Parmesan

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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 ...

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Beet-Walnut Spinach Salad

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Roasted beets add natural sweetness to this refreshing spinach salad! By: Jodie Shield, RDN This antioxidant-rich salad gets its naturally sweet flavor from roasted beets. Save time by baking them earlier in the day; all you have to do is peel, slice and dice. Go ahead and use feta cheese ...

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Fresh Mozzarella-Tomato-Basil Grilled Cheese

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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 ...

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Spring Greens Citrus Salad with Pecans

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Celebrate spring with this leafy green salad topped with homemade poppy seed dressing! By: Jodie Shield, RDN Spring is in the air – finally! Traditionally, the second week of April is always Garden Week and April 14th is National Pecan Day.  Both of these celebrations give me the perfect opportunity ...

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