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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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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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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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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World’s Easiest 2-Ingredient Muffin Recipe

We didn’t believe it when someone first told us you could make delicious muffins by just combining a box of cake mix and a can of pumpkin puree. But what about eggs? Oil? Water? All skepticism faded away at first bite. Not only are they flavorful and moist, they provide

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Egg-cellent nutrition for life on the run

We get it. Fall is a busy time of year. These on-the-go omelettes can be made in advance and warmed up for a quick meal or snack. And yes, you can freeze them too. It’s hard to even call this a recipe because both the ingredients and the measurements are

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2 Ingredient Pineapple Whip

From Fairfield PAL Ingredients 1 whole pineapple – cut up and frozen overnight 1 cup milk of your choice (we like almond or coconut) Instructions Place frozen chunks of pineapple and milk into a food processor and blend until the consistency becomes creamy. You may have to stop several times

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Shamrock Smoothie

No shamrocks were actually harmed in the making of this smoothie…but it does make the perfect drink for March to celebrate both National Nutrition Month and St. Patty’s Day!  Consisting of only 4 whole-food ingredients, this smoothie is easy, delicious and packed with vitamins and minerals.  It’s also a good way to

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No-Bake Energy Bites

INGREDIENTS: 1 cup old fashioned oats (dry) 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/3 cup honey 2/3 cup toasted coconut flakes 1/2 cup ground flaxseed 1/2 cup chocolate chips 1 tbsp. chia seeds 1 tsp. vanilla extract DIRECTIONS: Mix all ingredients together in a medium bowl. Cover and chill in refrigerator for

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Roasted Fuyu Persimmons (Pérsimos Japoneses Horneados)

Ingredients: • 4 Fuyu persimmons, washed • 1 Tablespoon of oil • Salt to taste Directions: Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut off the tops and bottoms of persimmons. Slice persimmons about ¼- inch thick. Lay persimmons in a single layer on a large sheet pan. Drizzle half the oil, turn

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Grilled Cheese with Pears

Ingredients: • 4 slices of bread • 4 slices of cheese • 1 medium pear, cut into 1/4-inch slices • 2 tablespoons of butter or no-stick cooking spray Directions: Heat a frying pan on medium heat. Butter two slices of bread on one side; place buttered side down onto the

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