I was reading a post on the WVU Extension - Family Nutrition Program Facebook page, and they had links to recipes on the USDA website for the My Plate section. Recipes created to be (in theory) healthier and affordable. I saw one for Beef & Noodles and also a pantry-staple recipe for a base seasoning… Continue reading Cooking Out Of The USDA Recipes
Tag: Dinner
Summer Squash Rice Bake
Summer squash season is here! This was a side I made the other night for dinner. Sluce the squash thinly and use smaller, for best results. Summer Squash Rice Bake Ingredients: 2 medium green zucchini 2 medium yellow summer squash or yellow zucchini 2 Tbsp olive oil Pinch fine sea salt 2 cups fresh cooked… Continue reading Summer Squash Rice Bake
Arroz Roja (Mexican Rice)
Another recipe I found inspiration in, and it morphed into something far different than the idea it started with. Made with fresh produce, it is summer in a bowl. Arroz Roja (Mexican Rice) Ingredients: 4 Roma tomatoes (about 1 pound) ½ bunch cilantro leaves kept, stems tossed 3½ cups of lower-sodium chicken broth ¼ cup… Continue reading Arroz Roja (Mexican Rice)