Recipes

Sweet Corn Salad

Sweet Corn Salad Serves 4-6 Ingredients for Dressing 2 limes ¼ cup olive oil coarse sea salt and black pepper Directions for Dressing Prepare dressing by squeezing limes and combining with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Set aside.  Ingredients for Salad 8 ears of sweet corn 1 ripe mango, peeled and chopped 1 small red

Summer Frittatas with Salsa

Summer Frittatas with Tomato, Cucumber and Corn Salsa Created by Chef Diane Ingredients for Summer Frittata non-stick vegetable oil cooking spray 8 large eggs ½ cup fat free milk ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper ¼ teaspoon salt 1 cup zucchini, diced ½ cup green onion, chopped 1 Tablespoon chives, chopped 1 teaspoon lemon thyme, chopped 2 Tablespoons fresh

Vegetable Hash Browns

Vegetable Hash Browns Serves 4 Ingredients 1 cup potato, washed and grated ½ cup carrot, washed and grated ½ cup parsnip, washed and grated ½ cup rutabaga, peeled and grated ½ cup white turnip, peeled and grated 1/3 cup leek, washed and grated 1½ Tablespoons vegetable oil pinch of salt and pepper 1 Tablespoon corn

Southwestern Stuffed Peppers

Southwestern Stuffed Peppers Serves 4 Ingredients 1 potato, chopped and cooked 2 long mild chile peppers, such as poblano, Anaheim, or Italian peppers 1 Tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 small onion, chopped 2 handfuls chopped greens, such as spinach, swiss chard, kale, etc. 1 carrot, shredded 1 zucchini, shredded 1 cup mild or medium canned

Pasta Salad with Vanilla Citrus Vinaigrette

Pasta Salad with Vanilla Citrus Vinaigrette Created by Chef Joe Pastry Serves 4 Ingredients for Pasta Salad 2 cups whole wheat or whole grain pasta citrus segments 1/8 cup onions, chopped 1 cup cherry tomato, quartered ½ cup bell pepper, diced small bunch of fresh herbs Directions for Pasta Salad Cook pasta according to directions.  Drain

Veggie Quesadilla

Veggie Quesadilla Serves 4-6 Ingredients 12 small corn or small (6-inch) whole wheat tortilla 9 ounces low-fat mozzarella cheese, grated (2 cups) 1 teaspoon olive oil 2 cups mixed, diced seasonal veggies (for winter, any combination of: butternut squash, onion, garlic, peas, broccoli, cauliflower, kale, swiss chard, etc.) *Variation: Add a tablespoon of cooked black

Parsnip and Leek Soup

Parsnip and Leek Soup Created by Carolyn Kates Ingredients 2 Tablespoons olive oil 3 cups chopped leeks, white and light green parts only (from 2 to 3 large leeks), rinsed and drained 1 teaspoon coarse salt; more to taste 1 pound parsnips, peeled, quartered, and cut into 1-inch pieces 6 cups vegetable broth 3 sprigs fresh

Ranch Quesadilla

Ranch Quesadilla Created by Jesús González Makes 6 Ingredients 6  small corn or whole wheat tortilla (or Handmade Corn Tortillas, see below) 9 ounces low-fat mozzarella cheese, grated 1 teaspoon olive oil 2 cups mixed seasonal veggies, diced (for winter, any combination of butternut squash, onion, garlic, mushrooms, peas or corn kernels) salsa, if desired Directions

Winter Mac and Cheese

Winter Mac and Cheese Adapted by Chef Tristan Blash Serves 4-6 Ingredients ½ head cauliflower, cut into large dice ½ head of broccoli, cut into large dice ½ cup of peas 1 pound whole wheat pasta 2 Tablespoons butter ¼ cup flour 1½ cups milk 1 cup vegetable broth 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded 1 Tablespoon

Three Sisters Corn Muffins

Three Sisters Corn Muffins Created by Kati Christensen Makes 12 Muffins Ingredients 1 cup flour 1 cup cornmeal ½ teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons baking powder 4 Tablespoons honey 2 eggs 1 cup reduced fat milk 4 Tablespoons applesauce 1 bunch cilantro, chopped 1 jalapeño, finely chopped 1 ear of fresh corn (or a ½ cup of