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
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Bamboo and Kale Spring Rolls
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
Recipe of the Week: Create a Taco Salad
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
Affordable Gardening Update: Oregano Alfredo Whole Wheat Pizza
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
Recipe of the Week: Sweet Banana Smoothie
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
Harvest of the Season Recipe: Chicken Tagine with Apricot
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
Recipe of the Week: Chicken and Veggie Tostada
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
Affordable Garden Update: Garden Basil and Pesto Pasta
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
Recipe of the Week: Creamy Veggie Soup
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
Harvest of the Season: Peaches and Cream Overnight Oats
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
Affordable Garden Update: Making Smoothies
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
Recipe of the Week: Easy Whole Wheat Protein Bagel
These whole wheat protein bagel recipe is one of my favorites! Compared to normal bagels this recipe has extra fiber and protein, and will make a delicious addition to a meal or a make a perfect snack! Greek Yogurt's Benefits This recipe features non-fat, plain Greek yogurt. This unique ingredient has lots of protein, and… Continue reading Recipe of the Week: Easy Whole Wheat Protein Bagel
Recipe of the Week: Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
This Mediterranean quinoa salad is delicious! Quinoa is a grain not many of us use in our day to day, but here are some reasons why we should! Quinoa's Special Qualities The first question I usually get about quinoa is how it's pronounced: "keen-waa" The spelling of the word really is different than the pronunciation,… Continue reading Recipe of the Week: Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
Harvest of the Season Recipe: Peach and Turkey Ham Flatbread
This peach and turkey ham flatbread recipe is so delicious and nutritious! Discover why whole wheat is great for our bodies and how to make this recipe with extra nutrients! Utah-Made Whole Wheat The three components of grain is the bran, germ, and endosperm. Different kinds of flour have different manufacturing processes. All-purpose flour, also… Continue reading Harvest of the Season Recipe: Peach and Turkey Ham Flatbread
Recipe of the Week: Frozen Yogurt Bites
This tasty yogurt Summer snack is great for when you have a sweet craving! In this post we will cover why dairy is an important part of our diets and our ability to stay active. Bones Keep Us Moving and Eating Have you ever imagined what it would be like to have no bones? It's… Continue reading Recipe of the Week: Frozen Yogurt Bites