Recipes
Speedy Stir-Fry Rice
This healthy version of a Chinese favorite makes a tasty side or main dish! By: Jodie Shield, RD Is there somebody in your family who can’t stand vegetables? Have I got a recipe for you! My speedy stir-fry rice will convert a veggie loather to lover – scouts honor! Years ...
Read moreQuick and Healthy Tuna Olé – No Cooking Required!
By: Jodie Shield, RD When the weather gets too hot to handle, I rely on this tasty tuna taco. Make sure you use tuna packed in water as it will cut calories significantly. Save prep time by purchasing shredded lettuce and chopped bell peppers and onion. You can usually find ...
Read moreFruit Kabobs and Healthy: Rainbow Wands with Fluffy Fruit Dip
By: Jodie Shield, RD On a hot summer day, fruit makes a refreshing dessert. Add a little fun by letting your kids create their own fruit kebabs. I first developed this recipe on a rainy day. Instead of kebabs I called them rainbow wands – just dip and let the ...
Read moreHealthy Families Eat Beans: Tuna and Bean Smash
By: Jodie Shield, RD What kid could resist something called – smash? This hot tuna recipe is perfect on a cool evening and it makes a tasty hot lunch too. I recommend serving it with a tossed salad and some crusty bread. Encourage your kids to help you make ...
Read moreEgg-stra Special Egg Salad
By: Jodie Shield, MED, RDN Not sure what to do with all of those left over Easter eggs? You’ll have everyone hoppin’ to the table with this tasty sandwich. It’s a classic egg salad recipe adapted from the Joy of Cooking. I’ve gone ahead and lightened it up a bit. Spread it ...
Read moreJammin’ Jambalaya
Light and easy cajun cooking – so good Chef Prudhomme would approve! By: Jodie Shield, RDN This jambalaya recipe is a staple at our house. I make it when my family wants something healthy and tasty to eat in a hurry. That’s because shellfish is so quick and and easy ...
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