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The United States Department of Agriculture says twice a week, make seafood the protein on your plate. Increase the amount and variety of seafood consumed by choosing seafood in place of some meat and poultry.

Meal planning to meet this goal just got a lot easier!  MyPlate now has a mouth-watering fish entrĂ©es board on Pinterest that highlights healthful seafood recipes from all over the most popular recipe websites.  We’re so excited about this new go-to resource for guaranteed good-for-you fish recipes that we’ve decided to try them out and tell you what we think.  Join us and take the MyPlate Pinterest Challenge by making a recipe from the MyPlate fish entrĂ©es Pinterest board twice a week.

 

corn bread stuffing with shrimp and andouille from @fandw

What a full, fantastic Thanksgiving.  I was fighting off a bout of autumn illness the whole time, but can’t think of ten people I’d rather be surrounded by in sickness or in health.  Lloyd and I; Lloyd’s parents; his sister, Meghan; Meghan’s husband, David; my parents; and my three sisters, Carlie, Ali, and Anna all gathered up at the McGuire family ranch in Bryan, TX. 
 
We spend time cheering on opposing football teams…
(Lloyd is a diehard Texas A&M fan, while Ali and Anna – pictured – and David cheer for the UT Longhorns)
 
 
Shooting guns…
(Lloyd and my dad conducted a gun lesson for Ali and Anna)
 
 
Watching movies…
(Here are Ali, Lloyd, Anna, and Meghan)
 
 
Snuggled by the fire pit…
(Anna and Carlie)
 
 
And cooking…
 
 
I think it’s the combination of sweet and savory dishes that make Thanksgiving fare so delicious, so it’s really hard for me to isolate one item as my favorite, but I was pretty proud of the corn bread stuffing with shrimp and andouille.  It had a nice smoky kick, which is a little unexpected on Turkey Day.  But always welcome. 
 
The thankfulness continues this week because I’m finally back home in Hawaii and couldn’t be more thrilled to be here.  We only have six months or so left in this gorgeous place (we’ll know where the Marine Corps will take us next in early 2012) so I’m hoping to stay put as much as possible.  
  
 

Contributors

Rima Kleiner, MS, RD

I am passionate about good food, cooking, and helping others prepare healthy and tasty meals. Fish—packed with omega-3 fatty acids and protein—is a staple of those meals. In my role as a registered dietitian with the National Fisheries Institute, I track and translate the latest news on the nutritional benefits of seafood. My background includes degrees in Human Nutrition and Communications. I work with food and beverage groups, as well as individuals, teach nutrition to culinary students and create wellness programs for employers. I also often provide commentary for news media. When I am not cooking a healthy meal or running after my two young children, you can find me running, hiking or practicing yoga.

 

Jennifer McGuire, MS, RD

I am a registered dietitian with the National Fisheries Institute, so fish is my nutrition forte. I earned my BA in Communication from Southwestern University. During college, one of my very favorite evening outings was a leisurely trip to the grocery market. My passion for food was undeniable, so I combined both of my interests by earning my MS in Nutrition Communication from Tufts University in Boston, MA. As well as my Registered Dietitian (RD) credential through the University of Delaware. I live in Beaufort, SC where my husband serves as a US Marine Corps Judge Advocate. I love to entertain, travel, watch reality TV, grill outdoors, run, and practice yoga.

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