Confetti Bean Salsa
Posted OnOctober 2, 2025 byIngredients ¾ cup beans (black or red) ¾ cup corn ½ cup salsa Instructions Drain and rinse beans and corn. Mix with salsa in a bowl.Read More…
Minestrone Soup
Posted OnOctober 2, 2025 byIngredients 1 package frozen vegetables 2 cans stewed tomatoes 2 cans broth 1 can beans 1 cup dry pasta Instructions Combine frozen vegetables, tomatoes, broth, and beans in a pot. Bring to a boil and add pasta. Simmer for 6–8 minutes until tender.Read More…
Fruity Homemade Oatmeal
Posted OnOctober 2, 2025 byIngredients 1½ cups rolled oats 2½ cups water ¼ cup raisins or currants 2 apples (chopped) 2 teaspoons cinnamon Instructions Peel and chop apples. Boil water in a saucepan. Stir in oats, fruit, and cinnamon. Lower heat and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often.Read More…
Veggie & Rice Stir-Fry
Posted OnNovember 10, 2021 byIngredients 1 cup brown rice ½ pound broccoli 2 medium celery stalks 1 medium carrot 1 small jalapeño or other chili pepper 1 clove garlic 6 ounces boneless chicken pieces or firm tofu ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce 1 Tablespoon brown sugar 1 Tablespoon cornstarch 2 Tablespoons canola oil ½ teaspoon ground ginger Optional Ingredients…Read More…
Southwestern Black-eyed Pea and Corn Salad
Posted OnNovember 10, 2021 byIngredients 1 medium bell pepper 1 small red onion 2 (15½ ounce) cans black-eyed peas 1 (15¼ ounce) can corn kernels, no salt added 3 Tablespoons canola oil 2 Tablespoons vinegar 1 teaspoon cumin ¼ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground black pepper Optional Ingredients ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves Materials Can opener Colander Cutting board…Read More…
Orange Glazed Carrots
Posted OnNovember 9, 2021 byIngredients 1 pound carrots 1 cup orange juice ¼ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon dried basil Pinch ground black pepper Optional Ingredients Materials Colander Cutting board Large pot Measuring cups Measuring spoons Medium bowl Medium skillet Sharp knife Vegetable peeler Instructions Fill a large pot half-full with water. Bring to a boil. While waiting for water…Read More…
Homemade Granola
Posted OnNovember 9, 2021 byIngredients 4 Tablespoons honey 2 Tablespoons canola oil ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats 4 Tablespoons sliced or chopped almonds Non-stick cooking spray ½ cup dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, apricots, dates, or prunes) Optional Ingredients Materials Baking sheet Fork Large bowl Measuring cups Measuring spoons Medium bowl Instructions Preheat oven to 350°F….Read More…
Guacamole
Posted OnNovember 9, 2021 byIngredients ¼ red onion 1 medium clove garlic 2 plum tomatoes 1 medium lime 2 medium, ripe avocados ¼ teaspoon salt Optional Ingredients ½ teaspoon ground cumin ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves Materials Cutting board Measuring cups Measuring spoons Medium bowl Sharp knife Spoon Instructions Peel onion and garlic clove. Rinse tomatoes. If using, rinse…Read More…
Holiday Roasted Butternut Squash
Posted OnNovember 9, 2021 byIngredients 2 pounds butternut squash ¼ cup walnuts 2 Tablespoons canola oil 1 teaspoon dried sage ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper 1 Tablespoon butter or canola oil ¼ cup dried cranberries 1 ½ Tablespoons maple syrup Optional Ingredients Materials Sharp knife Cutting board Measuring cups Measuring spoons Large mixing bowl Baking sheet…Read More…
Hummus
Posted OnNovember 9, 2021 byIngredients 1 clove garlic 1 large lemon 1 (15½-ounce) can garbanzo beans ½ cup warm water 2 Tablespoons low-fat plain yogurt 2 Tablespoons canola oil 1 teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper Optional Ingredients 1 fresh red pepper, or 3 roasted red peppers from a jar Pinch ground cumin, ground cayenne pepper, or red…Read More…