Recipes
Grilled Pineapple Chicken Skewers
Celebrate National Chicken Month – White or Dark Meat, You Decide! By: Jodie Shield, MED, RDN My family loves chicken, but alas, our house is divided. Should you eat white meat or dark meat? My older son J.J. and I enjoy white meat (breasts). My husband and daughter, Jenny, prefer ...
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Super easy overnight breakfast casserole, so good Dr. Suess would be proud to eat! By: Jodie Shield, RD Are weekdays crazy at your house? At my house, we play beat the clock – trains to catch and the school bus arrives at 7:00 AM – yikes! During the week, breakfast ...
Read moreSpeedy Barbecue Sauce
Wow your family with this easy, tangy and sweet barbecue sauce made from scratch! By: Jodie Shield, RD Julia Childs cooked with wine, and sometimes it made it into the food. Alton Brown cooks with grape juice, and the food tastes amazing! I am still basking in the afterglow of ...
Read moreSouthwestern Lasagna
Ole! July 27th is National Lasagna Day By: Jodie Shield, RD When I found out National Lasagna Day was in July, I thought – heavy! Why not celebrate this cheesy, saucy, noodle-layered dish in a deep-freeze month like February? No worries. I lightened up my favorite pasta so that it ...
Read moreBaked Eggplant with Parmesan
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 ...
Read moreChocolate Pudding Cake
Grab your spoon and celebrate National Chocolate Pudding Day! By: Jodie Shield, RD Calling all chocolate lovers. Need a quick fix? Try my chocolate pudding cake – satisfaction guaranteed. It’s rich and creamy yum and super easy to make. You simply toss all the ingredients into the actual baking pan ...
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