Recipes
Ludington Baked Beans
Grandma Sally’s legendary bean recipe! By: Jodie Shield, RD Can you image a summer picnic without baked beans? It’s tradition at our family get togethers to serve Grandma Sally’s Ludington Beans. The first time I tasted her savory, slow-cooked beans, which are really called Old Settler Beans, was in Ludington, Michigan. ...
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Savor the spicy flavor of this healthy Mexican side dish that uses only fresh ingredients! By: Jodie Shield, MED, RDN Looking for an authentic side dish to serve with fajitas or quesadillas? Try this Mexican Rice recipe – it’s so good! I got it from my friend, Kathy, who spends ...
Read moreBest-Ever Frozen Margarita
Happy Cinco de Mayo! By: Jodie Shield, RD Glad to hear that my friend Cindy’s recipe for Cheesy Stuffed Jalapeño Peppers was such a hit! Since it really is a “hot” appetizer, I recommended washing it down with a frosty margarita. Many of you asked, “What is your favorite margarita?” ...
Read moreLinguine with White Clam Sauce
By: Jodie Shield, RDN One of my New Year’s resolutions this year was to eat more seafood and to use more fresh ingredients. Here is a recipe for Linguine with White Clam Sauce that incorporates both. My mom gave me this recipe years ago when I was dating my husband. ...
Read moreBlueberry Greek Yogurt Cheesecake Bites
Go ahead and indulge in this gluten-free and good-for-you dessert! Guest Post By: Sarah Savinkov, Dominican University Nutrition and Dietetics Student If you’re like me, then I’m sure you find it hard to resist a healthy treat that satisfies your sweet tooth. That’s why I created these scrumptious, gluten-free cheesecake ...
Read moreKentucky Derby Chocolate Bourbon Balls
Grab your floppy sunhat, nibble on one of these chocolaty, no-bake goodies and you’re off to the races! By: Jodie Shield, RDN The Kentucky Derby has been at the top of my bucket list ever since I saw the Disney movie Secretariat. Last year, lucky me got to cross it ...
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