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Pupusas with Curtido

Credit: Pupusa recipe, New York Times Cooking, and Curtido recipe, Tastes better from scratch PUPUSAS INGREDIENTS 2 cups masa harina ½ teaspoon table salt 2 cups boiling water, plus extra water as needed. 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided. 2 ounces cotija cheese, cut into 2 pieces. 8 ounces Monterey Jack

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All aboard for Zucchini Pizza Boats

Credit: Recipe and photo from BudgetBytes.com Looking for ways to double down on nutrition in your diet or get your kids to eat more veggies? This recipe for delicious Zucchini Pizza Boats from BudgetBytes.com will make for smooth sailing either way! Zucchini—no matter if it’s grown in your garden or

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4-step “Ta-da slaw”

Carrots, onions and cabbage, found at many of our food distributions, are the base for this delicious all-purpose slaw. This easy-to-make side dish adds a tangy crunch to burgers, fish and tacos—just about anything! And to boot, cabbage has anti-inflammatory properties, is good for heart and digestion health, and packs

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Sweet Potato-Southwestern Style

Sweet potatoes are a great vehicle for creative combinations. This stuffed version is easily customizable. Swap out black beans for kidney beans or garbanzos, add some bell peppers or mushrooms, and go crazy with whatever toppings you have on hand! Cilantro, hot sauce, a squeeze of lime… whatever floats your

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Healthier No-Bake Chocolate Pie

This pie is so silky, rich, and delicious that nobody will ever guess it’s made of tofu. It’s dairy-free (with the ability to be made vegan), no-bake, and requires less than 10 minutes of work – what more could you want in a dessert?   Ingredients: 1 11-12oz bag semi-sweet

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Basil Pesto Hummus

Recipe by Anna Meyer (Gorman) – Children’s Program and Extra Helpings Administrator Hummus is an easy-to-make healthy snack that goes well with most dipping devices you desire (veggies, pretzels, pita chips to name a view). This recipe puts a flavorful twist on the classic version. Ingredients: 2 cans chickpeas Juice

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Oven-Fried Latkes

Recipe by Anna Meyer (Gorman) – Children’s Program and Extra Helpings Administrator Latkes, probably the most well-known food served for the Jewish festival of Hanukkah, are what hash browns wish they could be. These crispy-on-the outside and fluffy-on-the-inside morsels of potato goodness can be enjoyed any time of year! They’re

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Sweet and Spicy Roasted Squash w/ Lemon Garlic Sauce

Move over butternut–delicata squash is your best squash friend this Thanksgiving. Its small size and cylindrical shape mean it is incredibly easy to cut and prep, and here’s the best part: NO PEELING. When roasted, the skin softens enough that you won’t even notice it’s there, we promise. Ingredients: 1

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Quick Cheesy Onion Bread

Recipe provided by: Anna Meyer (Gorman) – Children’s Program and Extra Helpings Administrator ​Makes 1 small loaf (loaf should serve 4, but maybe make 2 loaves if you have big eaters in your house) Active time: 30 minutes Inactive time: 30-35 minutes Total time: about 1 hour ​For when you realize

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Mom’s Tomato Soup

Thanks to Anna Gorman, Child Programs and Extra Helpings Administrator for the recipe and photo Ingredients: 4 tbsp butter OR neutral oil 1 cup chopped onion 1 cup chopped celery 1/2 cup chopped carrot 1/3 cup flour 2-28 oz cans whole tomatoes, drained and chopped OR 2-28 oz cans diced

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Peach Salsa Recipe

Late summer is prime time for the year’s best peaches, but don’t pigeonhole them as a dessert-only ingredient! While they may be perfect in pies or over ice cream, a ripe peach can also seriously elevate your main course. Spoon this salsa on your chicken, fish, steak, or tacos for

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Broccoli-Cheddar-Spinach Frittata

INGREDIENTS 6 large eggs 1/3 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy) 2 cloves garlic, chopped ¾ cup cheddar cheese, grated and split evenly between 2 bowls ½ a yellow onion, chopped 1 head broccoli, separated into florets and sliced 3 tbsp water 1 ½ cups spinach, roughly chopped 1/3 cup green

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