Fruity Frozen Treats Makes 8 ‐1 freeze servings Ingredients: 1 8‐ounce container nonfat lemon yogurt 2 cups cubed, seedless watermelon 1 pint fresh strawberries, tops removed 1 medium banana, peeled and sliced Supplies: 12 muffin‐tin with paper baking cups Preparation: Place yogurt and fruit in a blender. Cover tightly. Blend until smooth. Pour into muffin tin. … Read More about Fruity Frozen Treats
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Fruit Smoothies
Children need 2 -3 cups of milk each day for good health and growth. Offering children milk instead of soft drinks or other sugary beverages also helps them maintain a health weight. Smoothies are a great milk treat with lots of flavor. Check out the Fruit Smoothies recipes from Cooking with EFNEP cookbook: Makes 2 … Read More about Fruit Smoothies
Kale is the New Green
It seemed like 2014 was the year of the kale. We were bombarded with kale everything…kale chips, kale pizza, kale smoothies, kale baby food, even clothes had kale printed on them. Kale isn’t a new vegetable. However, with all the attention it has had, one would think it was a new invention. I have to … Read More about Kale is the New Green
15-Minute Soup
See how to make it here: Makes 4 servings; Serving size 1½ cups Ingredients 1 ½ cups pre-soaked beans or 1 (16-ounce) can beans, drained 1 (14-ounce) can low-sodium chicken broth 1 (16-ounce) can chopped or diced tomatoes, undrained 1 small onion, chopped ½ teaspoon garlic powder 1 (10-ounce) package frozen, chopped spinach ½ Cup … Read More about 15-Minute Soup
Quick Chili
Makes: 4 Servings This simple chili uses basic ingredients to make a protein-packed main dish. Serve with bread or pour over rice or potatoes for a quick, easy meal! Ingredients 1 cup low-sodium tomato sauce 1/2 pound ground beef (or ground turkey) 1 can low-sodium kidney beans with liquid (about 15 oz) 1 tablespoon dried … Read More about Quick Chili
Sweet Potato Recipes
Oven Fries Makes 6 servings Serving Size: 10 fries Ingredients Non-stick cooking spray 4 medium baking potatoes or sweet potatoes 2 tablespoons oil seasonings (optional)* *Try one or several of these seasonings: salt, pepper, seasoning salt, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, paprika Directions Preheat oven to 475°F. Lightly spray baking sheet with non-stick cooking … Read More about Sweet Potato Recipes
How to Soak Dry Beans
Dried beans are an inexpensive low-fat source of protein and fiber that can be easily added into our diet. They are easy to cook but must be soaked prior to using in a recipe. This requires just a little planning and preparation before they are ready to use. Before soaking beans, pick them over, removing … Read More about How to Soak Dry Beans
Slow Cooker Cooking
What’s your favorite kitchen appliance? One of my favorites is the slow cooker. It may seem like an outdated piece of equipment but it can help save time and money. And the best part is many standard size slow cookers are affordable. A simple 3-4 quart pot, which is an ideal size for a small … Read More about Slow Cooker Cooking
Inexpensive Holiday Gifts
Turkey Noodle Soup Mix Ingredients: Layer these ingredients in this order in a jar with a tight lid. 1/4 cup red lentils 2 Tbsp. dried minced onion 1 1/2 Tbsp. chicken bouillon granules 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed 1/8 teaspoon celery seed 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder 1 bay leaf 1 cup uncooked medium egg noodles … Read More about Inexpensive Holiday Gifts