This Fruit American Flag is a great addition to any BBQ this Summer! Celebrate this Memorial Day and future American holiday's with this easy, delicious recipe. Berries are in Season Berries, including blueberries and strawberries are in season! Some berries have multiple harvests throughout the year, strawberries being one of those fruits. When a fruit… Continue reading Recipe of the Week: Memorial Day Fruit American Flag!
Need a flavorful idea for tonight's dinner and meals to come? Try this amazing Korean beef bowl recipe from our friends at Utah Agriculture in the Classroom! Nutritious and Delicious This Korean Beef Bowl not only packs a lot of flavor, it's nutritious! Between the carrots, cucumber and rice, the fiber in this dish starts… Continue reading Harvest of the Season Recipe: Korean Beef Bowls
Have you ever made radish pico de gallo? It's national salsa month, which means it's time to celebrate by making fun and creative salsa recipes! Radishes are in season, so lets learn how to use them! All About Pico De Gallo Pico de gallo is a traditional Mexican salsa typically made with tomatoes, peppers, cilantro,… Continue reading Recipe Of The Week: Pico De Gallo with Radishes
Have you started a garden? Even if you haven't these recipes are sure to increase your vegetable consumption this year! Garden Veggie Facts During the pandemic home gardening became more popular than ever before. Sales in garden plants and indoor house plants dramatically increased in 2020, and resulted in social media trends completely surrounding home… Continue reading Recipe Of The Week: Garden Veggies
This kid-friendly recipe is a great way to introduce new flavors and techniques in the kitchen! Kids In The Kitchen Having opportunities to have hands-on experiences in the kitchen is important, especially for kids. Taking part in the food preparation not only encourages kids to eat their healthy creations, but it also helps them understand… Continue reading Recipe Of The Week: Chicken Salad Celery Boats
This treat is definitely a "trust the process" kind of recipe. Why? The main ingredient is cottage cheese... Why Cottage Cheese? Cottage cheese is packed with protein, low in fat (if you get low fat/skim cottage cheese), and has a creamy texture when blended. When I looked at the nutrition facts of the cottage cheese… Continue reading Recipe of the Week: Strawberry Mint Cheesecake “Ice Cream”
Craving something fruity and sweet? This Strawberry bread from our friends at Utah Agriculture in the Classroom will hit the spot! Growing Strawberries in Utah The good news is that strawberries can be grown in Utah! Strawberries can be harvested starting in May, and and some varieties will have a second harvest later in the… Continue reading Harvest of the Season Recipe: Strawberry Bread
Need a creative way to eat vegetables? Try this delicious recipe! When I first saw this onion flower recipe, it reminded me so much of Springtime. Right now in Northern Utah it doesn't feel much like Spring (it snows here every week still), but soon the whole state will be in the full swing of… Continue reading Recipe of the week: Onion Flowers
This healthier spin on a classic will have your mouth watering! The Philly cheesesteak sandwich is a favorite of many. If you haven't tried it before, it can be described as a meat and cheese filled sandwich, topped onions and bell peppers for those that like veggies. Sounds delicious? Yes, it is. I find the… Continue reading Recipe of the Week: Philly Cheesesteak Grilled Cheese
This decadent spin on classic banana bread is a great way to experience banana in a new way! Banana often is the fruit in my kitchen that turns brown before I remember to eat it, which means I am always looking for new ways to use bananas. This recipe has given me new inspiration on… Continue reading Harvest Of The Season Recipe: Banana Split Bread
This fun recipe is a great family activity and way to use Easter leftovers! Dyeing easter eggs has always been an Easter tradition in my family. We love to dye the eggs the night before the Easter Bunny comes, and then use the colorful eggs for eggs goldenrod Easter morning. I love doing this because… Continue reading Recipe of the Week: Colorful Eggs Goldenrod
Winter is a tough season for most fruits and vegetables, but not for citrus fruits! They grow in warmer places than Utah, like Southern California and Florida, but we still get to take advantage of all they have to offer us! The citrus family of fruit includes a lot of the usual fruit we expect,… Continue reading Tip of the Week: Eat in Season
Making your own lunch is are a great way to take advantage of the odds and ends in the fridge or pantry. Leftovers are easy for adults to take to work, especially if they have access to a microwave, but children tend to need cold lunches; they have a hard time microwaving last night's dinner… Continue reading Nutrition Tip of the Week: Wrap Up Lunch
Often the first thing we think of when someone mentions the Dairy Group is good ol' milk! Which is as it should be, since the Dairy Group is named after milk, but there are more things you can do with milk than just drink it or stir chocolate into it! Let's take a look! What… Continue reading Nutrition Tip of the Week: What Adds Up to Dairy?
Folks often overlook these little cans of tasty fish, and they are missing out on a lot of opportunity! Tuna in a can is easy to keep in your pantry, lasts a long time, is low-cost, and is a great source of low-calorie protein! There are an endless amount of recipes that take advantage of… Continue reading Top 5 Ways to Upgrade a Can of Tuna!
