This delicious and easy banana bread recipe comes from my (maternal) great grandmother, Bobby. We used to make it once in awhile, but for the past 5 years or so my sister and I have prepped the batter on Christmas Eve and popped it in the oven early Christmas morning. It’s an easy and delicious […]
Autumn Chicken
As its name implies, this dish is perfect for autumn, but you can serve it any season.
Scallops with Herb Flower Salad
During late summer, a variety of flowers is available and can contribute to a delicious dish. Marigolds and cucumber flowers will make a lighter and more fragrant plate, while thyme flowers and mustard flowers will be spicier and more herbaceous. This dish is great over quinoa or amaranth. This recipe comes to us from Geoff Lukas of […]
Pocket Fruit Pies
This is a fun recipe to get your kids involved in making! You can use whatever fruit you have on hand: peaches, pears, apples; you name it, it’s delicious! This recipe comes to us from the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Mission Nutrition program and the USDA. Check out more recipes here.
Cinnamon Yogurt Dip with Fresh Fruit
This cinnamon yogurt dip is delicious and nutritious! It can feed a hungry pack of kids as an appetizer or a dessert. And since it’s so easy, kids can get involved in the preparation. Have the little chefs prepare the fruits, arrange them on a plate, and mix the cinnamon into the yogurt. This recipe […]
Apple Crisp
We love serving apple crisp at our Community Dinners, particularly in the fall months! Fruit crisps are super easy and delicious desserts—and you can substitute cherries, pears, peaches, plums or pretty much any other fruit you’ve got in this recipe. This recipe comes to us from the Pennsylvania Nutrition Education Program and the USDA. Find […]
Pollo Hawaiano
Para involucrar a los chicos con esta preparación, pídales que mezclen el concentrado de jugo con agua hasta aligerarlo o prepare suficiente arroz integral o quinoa para todos (cerca de ½ taza por porción). Los chicos también pueden preparar una ensalada verde como acompañamiento (¡o marque el tono con una lista de música inspirada en […]
Whipped Cream with Berries
Who knew it was so easy to make whipped cream? Grab a shaker with a metal agitator ball–or a tightly lidded plastic container–and shake, shake, shake! This is a perfect opportunity to get the kids in on making part of the meal. Dollop some of the whipped goodness on top of fresh berries or other […]
Waldorf Fruit Salad
This classic salad is another tasty, easy pre-dinner appetizer idea. Or add a bit of honey, and serve for dessert! This recipe was provided by Chef Robin. Approx. 200 calories per serving.
GORP
Did you know that GORP stands for “Good Old Raisins and Peanuts”? This nutritious, homemade trail-mix consists of raisins, peanuts, cereal, pretzels and chocolate chips. Just don’t each the whole bowl at once! To keep it at 190 calories, buy the low-salt or no-salt versions of these ingredients, and limit your serving to 1/2 cup. It’s […]
Strawberry Fool
A “fool” is a dessert of whipped cream and fruit. Jam makes it easy to make and customize to your taste. For added crunch, top your fool with crumbled cookies or toasted nuts.
Panna Cotta with Fruit
Panna cotta means “cooked cream,” but it’s actually a dish of milk, butermilk or cream set with gelatin. If you’re going dairy-free, substitute almond or rice milk for the dairy products.