Recipes

Makes: 2 Servings Total Cost: $$ This refreshing pineapple, banana and berry blend smoothie has 2 and 1/2 cups of fruit per serving. Ingredients 1 cup frozen strawberries 1 cup frozen raspberries 1 cup pineapple chunks 1 banana 1 cup skim milk (or almond milk) 1 1/2 cups ice Directions Peel and slice the banana. Gather all ingredients and combine in a blender. Cover and blend until smooth. Serve right…

Makes: 4 Servings Total Cost: $$ Prep time: 30 minutes Sweet, ripe mangoes are the basis for this refreshing and quick chilled summer soup. It’s a no-stove recipe that’s perfect when outdoor temperatures rise. Ingredients 2 ripe mangoes (divided) 1 English cucumber (divided) 2 tablespoons chopped onion 1 jalapeño pepper, finely diced (optional) 1 lime, juiced 1/2 cup water 2 -6 oz. containers plain, non-fat Greek yogurt 1/4 cup fresh…

Makes: 4 Servings Total Cost:$ Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: Apples and bell peppers liven up this coleslaw made with an easy vinegar mustard dressing. Add more color with red, orange or yellow bell peppers. Use your favorite sweet and crisp apple, such as Gala or Fuji. Ingredients For the Dressing: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1/4 cup apple juice 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1/4 teaspoon…

Makes: 8 Servings Total Cost: $$$ Cook time: 8 hours 30 minutes Pork shoulder is slow cooked and served on a whole wheat roll with tangy red cabbage and carrot slaw. Ingredients 1 half pork shoulder (bone-in) 1 1/2 cups cider or white vinegar (or a combination of both) 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes 1/2 teaspoon salt 8 100% whole wheat dinner rolls or slider…

Makes: 6 servings Total Cost: $ Onion and pickle relish spice up a traditional chicken salad. Ingredients 2 1/2 cups chicken breast (cooked, diced) 1/2 cup celery (chopped) 1/4 cup onion (chopped) 3 packages pickle relish (2/3 tablespoon) 1/2 cup mayonnaise (light) Directions 1. Combine all ingredients. 2. Refrigerate until ready to serve. 3. Use within 1-2 days. Chicken salad does not freeze well. How to use: 1. Make chicken…