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
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
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! Pests The garden is in the full swing of Summer,… Continue reading Affordable Gardening Update: Pests and Growth
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! Exercise And Gardening Exercise is so important for bodies to… Continue reading Affordable Garden Update: Planting!
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
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! Selecting Seeds Gardening is a great way to learn about… Continue reading Affordable Garden Update: Planting Seeds
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
Cooler weather means many garden harvests are through, but sturdier plants like swiss chard are still holding their own! These green leafy vegetables are a little tougher than delicate lettuces, so they'll grow outside a little bit later in the cold Utah autumn, and they taste great! Red stemmed chard is pretty common, but it… Continue reading Eat in Season: Swiss Chard
Spring is officially here! Lots of new vegetables are starting to grow and one of the easiest to eat is asparagus! Its crunchy and green tasting when its raw, like fresh peas, and cooks quickly on the grill, in the oven, or in a frying pan. If you're one of the lucky ones, you can… Continue reading Recipe of the Week: Asparagus Pasta Salad
Raise your hand if you like Alfredo pasta! Did you know you can make your own Alfredo using butternut squash? This may seem a little strange, but trust me - it's delicious! We'll need whole-wheat noodles, butternut squash, broccoli, milk, parmesan cheese, olive oil, flour, garlic, and nutmeg. Next, follow the step-by-step instructions below! Step… Continue reading Tasty & Delicious // Butternut Squash Alfredo
Today is the day! Happy Halloween, everyone! Before you go trick-or-treating, you'll need a good dinner. Eating a healthy, balanced meal for dinner will give you the energy you need for the rest of the night! Filling up on foods from the 5 main food groups will also help you eat less sweets. These Jack… Continue reading Healthy Halloween // Jack O’ Lantern Stuffed Peppers
How many of you have noticed it getting colder this month? How would you describe the weather? Crisp? Brisk? Nippy? Chilly? Well, whatever you decide, a nice warm bowl of our 3 Bean Monster Chili is just what you need as the temperatures continue to drop this October! Not only does chili help warm your… Continue reading It’s A Bit “Chili” Out // 3 Bean Monster Chili
Hey kids! Meet Captain Create, our blog's very own superhero! Captain Create likes to teach us about MyPlate. He knows a lot about being healthy, eating from the five food groups, and being physically active. Every month, Captain Create will give us tips and tricks that will help us be healthier! Keep your eyes out… Continue reading Drumroll Please // Meet Captain Create!
