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Classic Spaghetti and Meatballs

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Can this recipe be saved? By: Jodie Shield, RD As promised, here is my family’s favorite spaghetti and meat ball recipe.  To lower the fat content, use ground turkey for the meatballs – make sure it’s ground turkey breast because it’s much leaner then ground turkey which could include dark meat and ...

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Banana Bread

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How To Lighten Up Family Favorites By: Jodie Shield, MED, RDN My mother-in-law, Sally from St. Clair Shores, MI has been making this banana bread for years.  She clipped the original recipe from the Fontbonne Auxillary Cook Book back in 1981.  She asked if I could increase the fiber and ...

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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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Rosy’s Guacamole

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By: Jodie Shield, RD Going to a Superbowl party this year, or are you hosting?   Either way, score big points with fellow sports fans by making this outrageously delicious guacamole.  My friend, Rosy, shared it with me and let’s just say: Rosy’s guacamole is the best I’ve ever tasted! ...

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Homemade Pasta Bolognese – Quick and Easy

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By: Jodie Shield, RD Some of you were wondering where I get my inspiration for recipes.  Great question!  One of my all time favorites is the Barefoot Contessa. I love how she uses fresh ingredients and admire her passion for sharing meals with others.  But the dietitian in me just ...

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Chunky Homemade Applesauce

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Serve this sweet-tart applesauce warm as a snack or on top of latkes (potato pancakes).  By: Jodie Shield, MEd, RDN ‘Tis the season of sharing and I have some fabulous news.  This month, I am going to be sharing lightened up classic recipes for each of the December holidays – Hanukkah, ...

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