Baking potatoes, often called russet or Idaho potatoes, make the best potato pancakes. Potato pancakes are a perfect example of how a few simple ingredients can make a satisfying breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Serve with homemade applesauce and sweet and sour red cabbage. Serves 4 – 6 Ingredients 3 baking potatoes, peeled (about 4½ cups grated potatoes) 1 […]
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Pumpkin Delight
Prep Tip: Choose pumpkins that are firm, heavy for their size, and have dull skins (not shiny). Store uncut pumpkin in a dry, dark, cool place. They can keep up to three months. To crumble graham crackers easily and with less mess, hold the sleeve of crackers upright, open a hole in the seam at the […]
Tomato & Cabbage Soup
Prep Tip: Freeze extra tomato paste in ice cube trays. Once frozen pop them out and put them in a plastic bag. Use one at a time in soups and stews for extra flavor. Change it Up: In Step 2, add 1/2 cup diced carrots and celery for added color and flavor. Nutrition Tip: Use low or reduced-sodium […]
Elena’s Lightly Sweet Homemade Granola
Ingredients: 4 cups rolled oats 1 ½ cups of your choice combination of raw nuts or seeds (I usually use sunflower seeds and walnuts) ½ tsp salt ½ tsp cinnamon ½ cup melted coconut oil (olive oil, canola oil, or other neutral cooking oil works too) ⅓ cup maple syrup or honey 1 tsp vanilla […]
Easy Kale Chips
Prep Tip: Choose leafy greens with full, fresh leaves, greens in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for two to five days. Wash thoroughly before use, and pat with paper towel to absorb excess water. Change it Up: Experiment with different seasonings like lemon pepper, onion salt and dill, garlic salt and pepper, or Montreal steak seasoning. […]
Minestrone Soup
Minestrone makes a delicious meal in one pot. In Italy there are many kinds of minestrone soup. This version uses kale, a highly nutritious green leafy vegetable. Cabbage, spinach, or Swiss chard would also be good choices of greens in this soup. Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil ½ medium onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, chopped […]
Crunchy Yogurt Parfait
Ingredients: ½ cup of vanilla or plain yogurt (if using plain yogurt, you can add honey, maple syrup, or jam to add your preferred level of sweetness!) Handful of frozen fruit ¼ cup granola or whole grain cereal Directions: Thaw the frozen fruit by running warm water over it in a mesh strainer (or put […]
Honey Roasted Parsnip Dip
Parsnips delicious root vegetables to eat in the cold months. Parsnips have been grown around the world for thousands of years. The cream-colored roots are packed with fiber, Vitamin C, antioxidants, and they support healthy immune function. Here is one fun way to enjoy parsnips this winter! Ingredients: 1.5 lbs Parsnips, peeled and roughly chopped […]
Banana Berry Smoothie
Prep Tip: If mixture starts to freeze up in the blender, just add a bit of water. If you like it thicker, add a few ice cubes. Garnish with fresh mint, frozen berries, or both! Change it Up: Experiment using different fruits, we like this recipe with peaches too. Pour into molds or paper cups for homemade […]