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Recipe Type: Vegetables

Classic Greek Hummus

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A super easy and delicious appetizer that just so happens to be gluten-free By: Jodie Shield, RD The holiday season is here!  It’s time to eat, drink and be merry or as I like to say -be wary.  No doubt your calendar is jam-packed with parties and family gatherings all ...

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Baked Eggplant with Parmesan

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Let the vegetable season begin! By: Jodie Shield, RD Summer is the perfect “eating” season for veggie lovers and hopefully that includes your kids!  Everything from asparagus to zucchini is at peak flavor.  It’s no wonder June is National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month!  So what are kids top veggie picks?  I ...

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Roasted Pepper and Goat Cheese Dip

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The trifecta for a perfect appetizer – simple, easy and outrageously delicious! By: Jodie Shield, RD My husband and I play in a really fun and competitive mixed doubles tennis group.  After each match, we head over to somebody’s house for dinner and everybody brings an appetizer.  This is where ...

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Mock Mashed Potatoes

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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 ...

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Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes

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By: Jodie Shield, RD Small Changes = Big Nutrition Difference! Marilyn Collins of Flossmoor, IL makes this sweet potato favorite every Thanksgiving.  She said it’s the perfect holiday side dish because you prepare the recipe the day before all the way until the last step.  Thanksgiving Day she pops them ...

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Classic Spinach Salad

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The joy of eating salad! By: Jodie Shield, MED, RDN Warm weather always puts me in the mood for something light to eat like a crisp and refreshing salad. Here’s one of my favorite recipes for spinach salad that uses hard-boiled eggs as a garnish.  It’s a classic recipe from ...

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Maple-Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Pecans

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Holiday recipe countdown: Pecans add crunch to this easy and healthy sweet potato side dish.  By: Jodie Shield, RDN In previous blogs, I covered all of the health benefits you can get from eating just a handful of pecans a day. While pecans taste great as is,  I wanted to ...

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Sautéed Swiss Chard with Garlic

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A great side dish to accompany any family meal. By: Jodie Shield, RD Last week in Chicago, I had the honor of having dinner with Food Network star Alton Brown at Table 52. Myself, and about 15 fellow bloggers, enjoyed an unforgettable “southern” meal personally prepared by the chef/owner, Art Smith. ...

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Summer Vegetable Sauté

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By: Jodie Shield, RD Labor Day weekend is here!  I have the perfect recipe for your end of summer celebrations.  A friend and fellow Registered Dietitian, Heidi Arzbaecher, gave me a fabulous cook book from her home town called Oregon Hazelnut Country: The Food, The Drink, The Spirit (Hazelnut Marketing Board, ...

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Broccoli and Swiss Cheese Quiche

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Enjoy a lightened up version of this traditional French quiche. By: Jodie Shield, RDN Just retuned from my first trip to Paris -oh la la! So many wonderful things to eat, but my favorite was their rich, creamy quiche.  Authentic French quiche is loaded with fat and calories, but my ...

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