Peanut Butter Zucchini Brownies

Ingredients: Directions: Recipe from – The Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina: http://foodbankcenc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Nutrition-Education-Recipes-Desserts-PB-Zucchini-Brownies-PDF.pdf … Read More


Fiesta Salad

Makes 8 servings | Serving size: 1/2 cup Ingredients: Marinade:  Directions: Nutrition Information Per Serving: 190 Calories, Total Fat 8g, Saturated Fat 1g, Protein 4g, Total Carbohydrate 26g, Dietary Fiber 3g, Sodium 15mg. Excellent source of vitamin C … Read More



Shrimp Tacos with Ginger and Mango Salsa

Makes 6 servings | Serving size: 1 taco Ingredients for Shrimp: Ingredients for Ginger Mango Salsa: Other Ingredients Directions: Nutrition Information Per Serving: 178 Calories, Total Fat 5g, Saturated Fat 1g, Protein 13g, Total Carbohydrate 23g Dietary Fiber 4.5g, Sodium 465mg. Excellent source of vitamins A and C. Good source of iron. Recipe contributed by … Read More


Colorful Coleslaw

Makes 8 servings Serving Size: 1/2 cup Ingredients 2 cups shredded green cabbage 1 cup shredded red cabbage 1/4 cup thinly sliced onion 1 medium carrot, grated 1/2 cup finely chopped bell pepper Dressing Ingredients 2 tablespoons honey 1 1⁄2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 1⁄2 tablespoons vinegar Pinch of salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper Directions … Read More


Fruit Poppers

Ingredients • 3 cups whole strawberries • 1 (5.3-ounce) container nonfat vanilla flavored Greek yogurt • 1 teaspoon orange juice • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon • 4 whole wheat honey graham crackers  • 14 pieces dark chocolate chips Directions 1. Line a sheet pan with wax paper. 2. Wash berries. Pat dry. 3. With a … Read More


Dessert Hummus

Ingredients: 1 (14.5-oz.) can great northern beans, drained and rinsed 1⁄4 c. creamy peanut butter 1⁄4 c. maple syrup 1⁄4 Tbsp. vanilla extract 1⁄4 c. mini semisweet chocolate chips Instructions: Blend together the beans, peanut butter, maple syrup and vanilla extract by hand or in a blender. Stir chocolate chips into mixture. Serve with fruit … Read More


Pumpkin Breakfast Cookies

Ingredients  1 ¾ cups cooked, pureed pumpkin (15 ounce can) 1 cup packed brown sugar 2 eggs ½ cup vegetable oil 1 cup of old fashioned oats  ¾ cups all purpose flour 1 cup whole-wheat flour 1 Tablespoon baking powder 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 teaspoon nutmeg ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground ginger 1 cup … Read More


Holiday Dinner Remix 

Arguably, this menu can be made at any time during the cold –weather months, but it is especially delightful during the holiday season. Lightly but brightly seasoned pork tenderloin is the star alongside the skin-on red potatoes — that’s amped up by Dijon mustard — and steamed garlicky broccoli finishes it off.  Serves 4-6 Ingredients:  … Read More


Winter Squash Varieties 

Butternut and Pumpkin typically get all the attention when it comes to winter squash but there are other tasty seasonal varieties. No matter which variety you choose, they are all healthy and hearty options to enjoy this time of year.  All varieties of winter squash are fat-free and cholesterol-free. They also contain fiber and other … Read More


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