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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Category: Vegetables
Strawberry Spinach Salad
Prep Tip: Wash strawberries gently. They bruise easily. Change it Up: Use any kind of salad greens or lettuce you like. Add cooked chicken or a hard-boiled egg to make this salad a main dish. Nutrition Tip: Read food labels on salad dressings and choose those with 140mg sodium or less. Fill half your plate with fruits and […]
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 […]
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 […]
Snow Peas with Mint
Prep Tip: Fresh pods like snow and sugar snap peas should be firm, bright green, and look like they are almost bursting. Store fresh peas in the refrigerator unwashed and in an open plastic bag for up to three days. Change It Up: Try this recipe using sautéed broccoli or carrots. Toss fresh or frozen snow […]
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 […]
Scrambled Eggs With Spinach
Spinach is a dark green leafy vegetable with a slightly bitter taste that is a rich source of vitamin A, C, iron, folate, calcium, potassium, and magnesium. Serve raw spinach in salads, or on sandwiches. Cooked spinach may be used as a side dish, or added to soups, lasagna, or vegetable recipes. Dishes that end […]
Cucumber Salad
Looking for something refreshing to eat and easy to make on these hot, humid days? Versatile and healthy, Cucumber Salad makes a terrific snack, appetizer, or side dish. You can eat it with tortilla chips, on top of tacos, or all on its own as a salad. Simply chop, chill & serve. When shopping, select […]
Whatever You Want Soup
This simple, healthy & delicious soup can be made with nearly any vegetable you have on hand. Need a few ideas? Potatoes, corn, broccoli, mushrooms, onion, carrots, celery, cauliflower, tomato, zucchini, kale, spinach, beans, and peas all make for a very tasty soup. INGREDIENTS: 4 Tbsp butter Substitute: any neutral cooking oil 2 onions, diced […]
