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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Fresh Pea Hummus
Fresh Pea Hummus Prep Tip: When using fresh pea pods, tear the stem back and pull down along the indented side to remove the peas. When buying fresh green peas in the pod, select peas that are firm, bright green and look like they are almost bursting. Change it Up: If you don’t have peas on hand, use canned […]
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 […]
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 […]
Potato Pancakes
Baking potatoes, often called russet or Idaho potatoes, make the best potato pancakes. Potato pancakes are a perfect example of how a few simple ingredients can make a satisfying breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Serve with homemade applesauce and sweet and sour red cabbage. Serves 4 – 6 Ingredients 3 baking potatoes, peeled (about 4½ cups grated potatoes) 1 […]
Pumpkin Delight
Prep Tip: Choose pumpkins that are firm, heavy for their size, and have dull skins (not shiny). Store uncut pumpkin in a dry, dark, cool place. They can keep up to three months. To crumble graham crackers easily and with less mess, hold the sleeve of crackers upright, open a hole in the seam at the […]
Tomato & Cabbage Soup
Prep Tip: Freeze extra tomato paste in ice cube trays. Once frozen pop them out and put them in a plastic bag. Use one at a time in soups and stews for extra flavor. Change it Up: In Step 2, add 1/2 cup diced carrots and celery for added color and flavor. Nutrition Tip: Use low or reduced-sodium […]
Elena’s Lightly Sweet Homemade Granola
Ingredients: 4 cups rolled oats 1 ½ cups of your choice combination of raw nuts or seeds (I usually use sunflower seeds and walnuts) ½ tsp salt ½ tsp cinnamon ½ cup melted coconut oil (olive oil, canola oil, or other neutral cooking oil works too) ⅓ cup maple syrup or honey 1 tsp vanilla […]
