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…
Apple Crisp
Posted OnSeptember 17, 2025 byIngredients 5 medium apples ¾ cup light brown sugar, packed and divided ½ cup whole wheat flour, divided ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon Non-stick cooking spray ½ stick (2 ounces) cold, unsalted butter 1½ cups quick oats Optional Ingredients ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg Materials 9-inch square baking dish Cutting board Large bowl Measuring cups Measuring spoons…Read More…
Black Bean Quesadilla
Posted OnMay 28, 2025 byVeggie & 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…
Purple Vegetable Pancakes
Posted OnNovember 10, 2021 byIngredients Pineapple Dipping Sauce 1 clove garlic 1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple packed in juice 3 Tablespoons water 2 Tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce 1½ teaspoons cornstarch ¼ teaspoon ground ginger Pancakes 1 medium zucchini 1 medium beet 1 medium carrot 2 green onions 3 leaves of kale, chard, or beet greens 3 large eggs 2…Read More…
Noodles with Peanut Butter Sauce
Posted OnNovember 10, 2021 byIngredients 1 (16 ounce) package whole wheat pasta ¼ cup peanut butter ⅓ cup warm water ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce 2 Tablespoons cider vinegar 4 teaspoons sugar 1 bag frozen vegetables, such as broccoli or snow peas, thawed Optional Ingredients 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes Materials Colander Large pot Measuring cups Measuring spoons Medium…Read More…
Hearty Egg Burritos
Posted OnNovember 10, 2021 byIngredients 3 green onions 1 medium red or green bell pepper 1 medium clove garlic 2 ounces low-fat cheddar cheese 1 (15½-ounce) can black beans, no salt added 1 teaspoon canola oil 4 large eggs ¾ teaspoon ground cumin, divided ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper Non-stick cooking spray 4 (8-inch) whole wheat flour tortillas Optional…Read More…
Fruit Smoothies
Posted OnNovember 9, 2021 byIngredients 1 medium banana ½ cup ice cubes 1 cup low-fat plain yogurt ½ cup 100% orange juice 4 frozen strawberries Optional Ingredients ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon Materials Measuring cups Special Materials Blender Instructions Peel banana. Place in blender. Add remaining ingredients to the blender. If using cinnamon, add now. Cover and blend until…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…