Recipes

Makes: 8 Servings A quick and tasty snack mix that can be tossed together and enjoyed instantly while you are on the go, no cooking required. Ingredients 2 cups crispy rice or wheat cereal squares 1/2 cup roasted whole pumpkin seeds 1/3 cup slivered almonds 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1/2 cup raisins Directions 1. Mix all ingredients together and serve.…

Makes: 5 Servings Total Cost: Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 3 hours Black beans, carrots, celery, and seasonings are simmered into this hearty soup. Bring out the delicious flavors with a splash of lime juice and spoonful of yogurt at serving. Ingredients 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 Spanish onion 2 carrots (diced) 2 celery sticks (diced) 4 garlic cloves (peeled and minced) 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 teaspoon dried…

Makes: 6 servings Total Cost: Try this delicious soup with acorn squash, pumpkin, butternut squash, crookneck, or a unique variety of winter squash that you grow in your garden or can find at a local farmers market. Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 onions (medium, chopped) 2 carrots (medium, chopped) 2 garlic cloves (minced) 1 cup tomato puree (canned) 5 cups chicken or vegetable broth, low-sodium 4 cups winter squash…

Makes: 4 Servings Total Cost: Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 35 minutes Curry powder and cinnamon give unique flavor to this zucchini, butternut squash, tomato, and bean stew. Add raisins or dried cranberries for an added “sweet note.” Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 yellow onion (peeled and chopped) 2 cloves garlic (peeled and minced) 1 celery stalk (including leaves, chopped) 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 large zucchini (or…

Tasty Pumpkin Pudding. No cooking required. Kids can help prepare with supervision. Ingredients 1 can pumpkin (15 ounces, or 2 cups cooked mashed squash such as Hubbard) 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice (or 1 teaspoon cinnmamon, 1/2 teaspoon ginger, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg and 1/4 teaspoon cloves) 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups milk (1% low-fat) 1 vanilla pudding (instant, 3.5 oz (small box) Directions Remember to start by washing your…