Do you love the taste of elote? I do too! Esquites is a traditional Mexican dish that has many properties similar to elote but in a salad form! This easy esquites recipe is a great way to eat extra servings of vegetables throughout your day, and it tastes amazing by itself or in a variety… Continue reading Easy Esquites
Nothing beats a sour watermelon fruit snack during these back-to-school days. Follow along with Captain Create to learn how to make your own sour watermelon fruit snacks, filled with fresh watermelon juice, no additive colors or flavors, and less than 2 T of sugar for the whole batch! Gelatin Have you ever heard of or… Continue reading Make Your Own Healthy Sour Watermelon Fruit Snacks
Have the desire to grow a garden, but don’t have the space or a large budget? Follow along with Captain Create this Summer to learn money saving gardening tips. At the end of the harvest, we will learn to cook healthy meals with what grew! Importance of Home Gardens The 2023 Affordable Gardening series is… Continue reading Affordable Gardening Update: Money Saving Tips Recap
Who here loves cheese and pasta? I do! This cheesy ratatouille pasta is being served in different schools across Utah, and this is your chance to snag this great recipe from Utah Agriculture in the Classroom for free! The Origins of Ratatouille Ratatouille is a traditional French dish that has become popularized throughout many parts… Continue reading Harvest of the Season Recipe: Cheesy Ratatouille Pasta
How do you feel about trying new foods? This kale and bamboo spring rolls recipe may sound far fetched, but let's dive into each ingredient and you can decide if you want to try this for yourself and your family! New Ingredients and New Possibilities I remember the first time I tried canned bamboo shoots.… Continue reading Bamboo and Kale Spring Rolls
Have you ever opened your fridge and felt like there was nothing good to eat? Sometimes when we are low on fridge supplies it can be discouraging to make a healthy meal and tempting to go shopping again, which can lead to going over budget. This week's recipe includes lots of pantry staples that can… Continue reading Recipe of the Week: Create a Taco Salad
Garden fresh oregano is fragrant and delicious! If you like Italian seasonings and spices, it's likely that you also will love the taste of oregano in this whole wheat pizza recipe. Italian seasoning often is made with dried oregano, basil, thyme and more. In this delicious pizza recipe oregano is infused into the crust and… Continue reading Affordable Gardening Update: Oregano Alfredo Whole Wheat Pizza
These sweet banana smoothies are my favorite alternatives to other desserts and sweets! This post features a chocolate banana smoothie and a creamy cinnamon banana smoothie. Both recipes are filled with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, fiber and natural sugars that give our bodies the energy they need. MyPlate Fruit Group Antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, fiber, and carbohydrates… Continue reading Recipe of the Week: Sweet Banana Smoothie
Looking for a new, unique recipe to test your cooking skills? Try this Chicken tagine with apricot! It's a one skillet meal that has a unique, tasty flavor profile! What is Tagine? Before trying this recipe I was unfamiliar with what it was, but here's what I've learned so far: Tagine is a dish traditionally… Continue reading Harvest of the Season Recipe: Chicken Tagine with Apricot
This delicious chicken and veggie tostada recipe is a great twist on a classic Mexican tostada! Full of carbohydrates, micronutrients, protein and fiber, this recipe has a great combination of health benefits that helps us be active and healthy. What is a Tostada? If you don't know what a tostada is let me tell you,… Continue reading Recipe of the Week: Chicken and Veggie Tostada
Have the desire to grow a garden, but don’t have the space or a large budget? Follow along with Captain Create this Summer to learn money saving gardening tips. At the end of the harvest, we will learn to cook healthy meals with what grew! Fresh Basil Have you ever tried basil before? It's a… Continue reading Affordable Garden Update: Garden Basil and Pesto Pasta
This creamy veggie soup is deceivingly healthy with how creamy it is! Filled with cauliflower, onion, carrot and celery, this soup packs in a lot of flavor while also being a great way to add some extra vitamins and minerals into your diet. Cauliflower Cauliflower may look like a ghostly version of its broccoli counterpart,… Continue reading Recipe of the Week: Creamy Veggie Soup
Peaches and cream is a delicious flavor combination! This overnight oats recipe has the taste of peaches and cream with the health benefits of extra fiber. Peaches and Cream When I think of peaches and cream it takes me back to long Summer nights, smoky campfires, and Dutch oven peach cobbler topped with sweet vanilla… Continue reading Harvest of the Season: Peaches and Cream Overnight Oats
Have you heard of a "snackle box" before? It's such a fun creative way to snack! This snackle box includes all the MyPlate food groups and is great for snacking on the go when your out being active. The Snackle Box A snackle box is a converted tackle box that can hold snacks! If you… Continue reading Recipe of the Week: MyPlate Snackle Box
Have the desire to grow a garden, but don’t have the space or a large budget? Follow along with Captain Create this Summer to learn money saving gardening tips. At the end of the harvest, we will learn to cook healthy meals with what grew! Making Meals From Garden Produce I am happy to announce… Continue reading Affordable Garden Update: Making Smoothies
