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Grilled Peach Gazpacho

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There’s nothing more refreshing then a fresh, juicy peach! By: Jodie Shield, RD One of my favorite things that I do as a registered dietitian nutritionist is analyze recipes for the Chicago Tribune’s Good Eating section.  I have been doing this for 19 years – yikes!  Time flies when you’re ...

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Whole Wheat Blueberry Muffins

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By: Jodie Shield, RD These healthy blueberry muffins will please your whole family.  They’re perfect for a busy back-to-school breakfast or as a snack with a glass of fat-free milk.  They were such a hit with our kids (and husbands),  Mary and I  decided to feature them in the recipe ...

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Grilled Mixed Vegetable Bundles

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By: Jodie Shield, RD Who said vegetables are a pain?  It doesn’t get any easier than cooking them on the grill.  And I want to let you in on a secret: wrapping them in foil makes clean up a snap.  Here’s one of my go-to grilled veggie recipes.  I like ...

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Grilled Flank Steak with Mango Chutney

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Beef flank steak is lean, tasty and perfect for grilling! By: Jodie Shield, MED, RDN Father’s Day is almost here. No doubt barbecues will be fired up in honor of good old Dad. This year skip the sticky, greasy, calorie-laden spare ribs and give Dad a thrill at the grill with ...

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Roasted Asparagus With Balsamic-Browned Butter and Parmesan

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By: Jodie Shield, MED, RDN Now is the time to stalk up on asparagus.  Even though it’s available year-round, the freshest asparagus is grown between February and June.  Look for slender green spears tinged with a hint of purple at the tip.  When you get home, plan on serving the ...

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Perfect Pasta Sauce: Tomato-Basil

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By: Jodie Shield, MED, RDN Now that you know how to cook the perfect pasta (see my previous blog), here’s my secret recipe for making pasta sauce that’s fresh, quick and easy, and bursting with flavor.  And of course, healthy!  I have adapted a tomato-basil sauce recipe from Williams-Sonoma The Weeknight ...

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