The trusty slow cooker and newcomer Instant Pot stand by to help the home cook produce delicious yet healthy Louisiana dishes in a very convenient way. This registered dietitian, TV personality, and cooking instructor shares here her foolproof recipes for shrimp chowder, muffuletta dip, roast beef po’ boys, Cajun queso, and more. Nutritional information is provided for each dish.
Shelly Marie Redmond credits her two grandmothers, Edna and Louise, for her culinary capabilities and influence. In her grandmother Edna’s home, she was no stranger to the ever-present scents of shrimp, white beans and rice, and gumbo in the kitchen. Meanwhile, in her grandmother Louise’s kitchen, one could often find baked delights such as fudge and cake.Redmond holds a BS from Nicholls State University and an MS from Louisiana Tech University in nutrition and dietetics. She is a registered culinary dietitian, TV media personality, and founder of the Skinny Louisiana brand. She is co-owner of Eberhardt Physical Therapy, where she counsels her patients on a variety of food-related issues.Redmond stays true to her Cajun roots and loves to cook for her Yankee husband, daughter, son, and two cats. She and her family live in Shreveport, Louisiana.