Garlicky Green Beans Make it Faster: Use jarred garlic and frozen, thawed green beans. Prep Tip: You can also microwave green beans. Trim first, and then place in a microwave safe bowl with 2 tablespoons water. Cover and cook on high until tender, about 3-6 minutes. Drain. Change it Up: Make this recipe using fresh asparagus in place […]
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Maple Lemon Carrots
Maple Lemon Carrots Cooks great in the microwave! Prep Tip: Cut carrots cook quicker than baby carrots. Whole baby carrots will cook in 4-6 minutes while cut carrots take 2-4 minutes. Or use canned carrots and cook just until hot (1-2 minutes) Change it Up: Use 1 tablespoon brown sugar instead of maple syrup Nutrition Tip: Carrots are […]
Pasta Pizza
On May 27, 2021 we held a Family Cooking Class in partnership with Siena Campo of Oryana Community Co-op and over 30 families from Westwoods, Courtade, Central Grade, and Buckley participated! Families received ingredients to make a delicious Pasta Pizza dish to enjoy at home. We’ve included the video and the recipe below so you […]
Cooking with Chef Fig
On May 5, 2021 over 20 families from Northport, Suttons Bay and Leland “zoomed” into a cooking class with local Chef Fig, and his daughters Anna and Lucee. Families received free cooking kits and made Spring Potato and Cauliflower Skillet along with the class. We’ve included the video & the recipe below so you can […]
Yellow Rice
Ingredients 1 tablespoon (tbsp) vegetable or olive oil ½ teaspoon (tsp) turmeric 1¾ cup 1ong grain white rice 3½ cups water ¾ teaspoon (tsp) salt Directions 1. In a saucepan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. 2. Add the turmeric and rice and cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly. 3. Add the water and […]
Cuban Beans
Ingredients 2cans (15 ounces) black beans 1 can (15 ounces) red beans ½ red onion 2 tomatoes 1 green or red bell pepper 4 garlic cloves ¼ cup vegetable oil ¾ teaspoon (tsp) ground cumin ¾ teaspoon (tsp) dried oregano ¾ teaspoon (tsp) salt ¼ teaspoon (tsp) black pepper 1 cup water 1 bay leaf […]
Japanese Rice Bowl
JAPANESE RICE BOWL Rice 1½ cups short-grained white rice 3 cups water ½ teaspoon salt Vegetables 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1-inch piece fresh ginger root, peeled and minced 2 garlic cloves, minced 3 carrots, thinly sliced ½ cup edamame, shelled 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced 3-4 heads baby bok choy, chopped 3 tablespoons soy […]
Ethiopian Lentils
Ingredients 1 cup dried lentils, sorted and rinsed 4 cups water 1 tablespoon butter ½ cup chopped red onion 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon ground mild red chile ¼ teaspoon ground cumin ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper 2 collard leaves, chopped 2 tsp Berbere spice mix,** optional *Berbere spice mix includes a […]
Potato Pancakes
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 […]
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 […]
