A simple can of cannellini or white beans stars in this hearty winter pasta dish. The pasta water gives this dish a creamy and comforting consistency without adding any heavy cream products. The addition of spinach rounds out this dish with a pop of color and extra nutrients. Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yob7zbVzoFM Serves 4 … Read More
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Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie
For good reason, this classic Irish holiday casserole has survived the test of time. In this adaptation, seasonal North Carolina sweet potatoes provide sweetness and depth, while the ground turkey — cooked with traditional peas and carrots — makes this a complete one pot meal, worthy of all the festivities! Serves 4 Ingredients: -2 tablespoons … Read More
Fruit Chewy Cookies
Ingredients: -Nonstick cooking spray -3 ripe bananas -2 cups old fashioned oats -1 cup raisins -½ cup walnuts, chopped -2 tablespoons apple butter -1 ½ tablespoons canola oil -1 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions: 1. Heat oven to 350˚ F. 2. Spray baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray and set aside. 3. Coarsely mash bananas in … Read More
Whole Wheat Pancakes
Ingredients: ¾ cup whole-wheat flour ¼ cup oat bran or wheat germ ¼ cup old fashioned oats 1 tablespoon cornmeal 2 teaspoons baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt 1 egg 1 banana, mashed 1 cup 1% milk 1 tablespoon canola oil Directions: 1. Heat griddle to 375˚ F. 2. Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl. … Read More
EFNEP’s Twenty Dollar Thanksgiving Guide
Makes 4 servings We are watching our wallets more than ever this year. However, a leaner budget doesn’t mean that the holiday season should be any less festive. In these trimmed-down recipes, we’ve outlined simple ways to have a memorable meal that hits on all the right traditional notes, without breaking the bank. Herbed Baked … Read More
Slow Cooker Oats
Ingredients: -Cooking spray -2 Cups Skim or 1% Milk -¼ Cup Brown Sugar -1 Teaspoon Cinnamon -1 Cup Old Fashioned Oats -1 Cup Apples, Chopped -½ Cup chopped pecans or almonds Directions: Spray the inside 2. Add all the ingredients 3. Mix together 4. Cook on low for about 8 hours … Read More
Beef & Double Broccoli
A classic Asian take-out favorite gets a healthier facelift by adding a heavy hand of broccoli cooked-two-ways. Serves 4 Ingredients -4 cups broccoli, separated and stems intact -1 lemon (or 3 Tbsp lemon juice) -1 cup brown rice, uncooked -2 cups water -2 Tbsp vegetable oil -1 lb lean ground beef -5 cloves garlic, smashed … Read More
Food Group Parfait
Ingredients: 1 Carton of Low-Fat Vanilla Yogurt (4-6 oz.) ½ Cup Fresh or Frozen Fruit 4 Tablespoons Oat O-shaped Cereal Sliced almonds or granola (optional) Directions: Add half the yogurt to a bowl Add the cereal then the remaining yogurt Add the fruit and then top with granola or nuts if desired Enjoy immediately! … Read More
Creamy Coconut Spaghetti & Turkey Meatballs
Serves 4 This light and bright flavorful recipe is a riff on a classic favorite. It comes together quickly and is ahealthy choice for a hearty, warm-weather dinner. INGREDIENTS: – 2 slices whole-wheat bread, hand torn into small pieces – 1 large egg, slightly beaten – 1 lb ground turkey – 1 ½ tsp salt … Read More
Summer Squash Ratatouille
Simple summer produce is simmered in an easy classical French dish, that is big on flavor and low on effort.Serves 4-6 Ingredients-2 Tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil-1 medium Vidalia onion, chopped-5 cloves of garlic, crushed-1 medium eggplant, large diced-2 zucchini squash, large diced-2 yellow squash, large diced-5 or 6 fresh tomatoes (or one 28oz can)-Hearty … Read More