Bananas are a healthy source of potassium, fiber, magnesium, vitamin B6, and vitamin C. When selecting bananas, choose a bunch with a slight green stem and tips — they should also be firm and without bruises. Bananas are best stored at room temperature on your countertop away from direct sunlight. If you wish to speed […]
3 Ingredient Applesauce
Did you know that Michigan is the third-largest producer of apples in the country? Fun facts! 🍎 Apples are high in fiber, vitamin C, and a variety of antioxidants. When shopping, select firm, shiny, smooth-skinned apples with intact stems free of bruises, decay, or shriveled skin. Apples should smell fresh and pleasant, not musty or rotten. […]
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 […]
Kale Chips
Rich in vitamins K, C & A, and a good source of calcium, iron, B6, potassium, protein & fiber — Kale is one of the most nutrient-dense vegetables you can eat! Tolerant to frost and cold weather, you’ll find this leafy green available much of the year. Kale leaves can be served raw in a […]
Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes are high in beta carotene, potassium, fiber, and vitamins A & C. When shopping, select sweet potatoes that are firm, about the same size, and free from cracks and decay. Sweet potatoes will store 3-5 weeks in a cool, dry place. INGREDIENTS:1 ½ – 2 lbs sweet potatoes1 Tbsp salted buttersubstitutes: any cooking […]
Fried Rice
INGREDIENTS: 1 Tbsp canola oil (or other neutral oil) 3 cups frozen mixed vegetables substitutes: chopped fresh vegetables, canned vegetables 1 Tbsp soy sauce 1 ½ tsp garlic powder 1 ½ tsp onion powder. 1-28oz can OR 2-14oz cans of diced tomatoes 2 cups cooked brown rice substitute: white rice 1 egg, beaten PROCESS: Heat […]
Lentil Chili
Lentils have a mild, nutty, earthy flavor and will give any dish a boost of fiber and nutrients. Because of their hearty texture and protein content, lentils are sometimes used as an alternative for meat. Available dried or canned, lentils are highly versatile & make a great shelf-stable food. INGREDIENTS: 3.5 cups crushed tomatoes (canned) […]
Fruit and Oatmeal Bars
Miss Alice made her version of this week’s recipe using steel cut oats, dried cranberries, peanut butter and maple syrup. “I’d recommend using rolled or quick oats instead of steel cut oats. My oat & fruit bars turned out a bit crumbly & more granola-like, but they were still delicious & made a great topping […]
Kale and Tomato Pasta
Pantry substitutions & a BIG “Hello!” from Miss Missy! 😊 I didn’t have all the ingredients for The Recipe of the Week in my pantry this week and that’s OK! More than ever, we don’t want anyone leaving the house during quarantine for ingredients if there are substitutions right in your pantry. We’d prefer that you […]
Spring Market has us excited for Summer!
TBAISD Farm to School and Taste the Local Difference hosted a Spring Pop-Up Market at Mill Creek Elementary to kick off the summer season. Vendors from our fall pop-up markets joined by a few new faces set up stands outside the school. Kids shopped around with their class and sampled tomatoes, cucumbers, chutney, bagel bites, […]
