A white bowl filled with mashed potatoes and greens mixed together.

Recipe: Colcannon

Not only is colcannon a traditional Irish dish – it also uses some of our favorite vegetables to eat at this time of year, including potatoes and cabbage. We’ve been distributing both to our neighbors at our Community Produce Program throughout the winter months Adapted from Eating Well by a

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Clara’s Caribbean pumpkin-black bean soup recipe

Modified by Food Bank supporter Clara C., 11, El Cerrito (Based on a  recipe from Epicurious) Clara says: “This is a delightful and comforting fall soup that can easily be thrown together and modified to suit your tastes. For example, if you like more cilantro flavor, you can mince some

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Cowboy Caviar Recipe

You know summer is coming when the Food Bank is offering ears of corn at Community Produce Program Plus sites! As incredible tasting fresh corn is on its own, it also can be used to make “Cowboy Caviar.” The simple, flexible and nutritious recipe from Budget Bytes can be the

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Recipe for Sustainability

Recipe for Sustainability: Scrappy Soup

Whether you get your groceries from the market or at one of our food distributions, nobody wants to waste food! You can save gas, help the planet and give your wallet a break from the high cost of—everything—by shopping in your own ‘fridge! That zucchini, leftover rice and the greens

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Coconut Turmeric Chicken Soup

Move over chicken noodle! Let us introduce you to the new favorite go-to soup for some Food Bank staffers. It’s from Budget Bytes and features ingredients known for their natural healing properties including fresh turmeric, ginger and garlic. Pro tip: Squeeze LOTS of fresh lime juice at the end—you will

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