Summer Fruit Crisp

Makes 4 Servings The saying should definitely be “easy as crisp,” because making a crisp is so much easier than making a pie. No rolling out crust, no making a lattice, and definitely no crimping. It tastes just as good as pie, if not better! INGREDIENTS: 1 lb fruit Peaches, plums,

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Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Herb Butter Sauce

This Italian classic (pronounced nyo-kee) is a great dinner for when you have a bit more time and want something more exciting than plain pasta with butter. It also provides a fun opportunity to get kids involved with dinner; let them help knead the dough and roll it out into

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Pantry Pasta

Photo and Recipe: Anna Gorman – Child Programs and Extra Helpings Administrator The perfect dinner for sheltering in place: warm, familiar, comforting, and can be made with ingredients you most likely already have in your pantry. In fact, pasta and sauce are included in emergency food boxes going out through

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Chimichurri (Salsa Verde)

Recipe by Anna Gorman This St. Patrick’s Day, make all your dishes green with this vibrant chimichurri! It’s only four ingredients, comes together in minutes, and it improves nearly every dish it touches. Put it on meat, eggs, cooked vegetables, beans, potatoes…the possibilities are endless! As an added bonus, it’s

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2-minute Chocolate Mug Cake

This recipe from Joy Bauer is the exception to the saying “if it seems too good to be true, it probably is.” This single-portion treat will satisfy your sweet tooth, but only has about 150 calories! Oh, and clean up is a cinch! Memorizing the recipe is as easy as

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Dreena Burton’s Creamy Vegan Artichoke Spinach Dip

This vegan dip has been referred to as a “guaranteed crowd-pleaser” by a member of our staff, Rachel. She says it’s a hit “whether you follow a plant-based diet or not and it’s a go-to recipe for potlucks!” The recipe is from Dreena Burton’s website. Ingredients 3/4 cup raw cashews unsoaked 3/4 cup plain unsweetened

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Hard-to-mess-up shredded Brussels sprouts

We can’t explain it, but in the last few years, Brussels sprouts seemingly went from being the most mocked vegetable to a trendy and flavorful cruciferous powerhouse. Here’s a delicious way to prepare Brussels sprouts for any skeptics still out there. It’s one of those hard-to-mess-up recipes that easily allows

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Pumpkin Spice Snack Mix

This sweet and crunchy recipe is an annual favorite around our office!  In fact, the Communications Department may or may not have gone through their first batch of the season in a matter of minutes while prepping the October newsletter for our supporters. And it may or may not have

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Oven Baked Zucchini Chips

We’ve seen a lot of zucchini come in and out of the warehouse this summer (in fact, over 220K lbs of squash has come through in the past year). Here’s one of our favorite ways to eat zucchini. Think of it like fried zucchini’s healthier cousin, offering lots of flavor

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Black Bean Brownies

These fudgy, filling and fiber-rich brownies are fabulous! We have to be honest, we were really skeptical trying this recipe. After all, how can they NOT taste like black beans? It doesn’t make any sense, but the proof is in the brownie! Bonus: They are ridiculously easy to make and

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Nectarine Salsa Tastes Like Summer

Give your salsa a summer makeover with the addition of fresh nectarines! The sweet and the savory flavor combination makes for a super sidekick to your favorite tortilla chip or a tasty topping to grilled fish tacos. Make it now while nectarines are the peak of the season! Ingredients: 6

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Garlic Aioli

You can EASILY add personality and flavor to boring ol’ mayonnaise by transforming it into garlic aioli (pronounced “a-o-lee”)! There’s a good chance you already have the needed ingredients on hand to turn a GOOD meal into a GREAT one. Believe us, your taste buds will think it’s well worth

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