Category Archives: Seasonal Recipes

Summer Time Eating

Summer time and the eating couldn’t be any easier or colorful. With so many vegetables in season, sides or main courses can be loaded with fresh produce. This was the week of summer squash. Summer squash – yellow/crookneck, zucchini, patty pan, or chayote – have thin, tender skins, moist flesh and edible seeds. Summer squash is also a star when it comes to nutrition: low in calories, no fat, cholesterol or sodium and rich in vitamins. It is a good source
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Fresh Produce Recipes that are Toddler Friendly – Kale & Sweet Potato Muffins and More

This article was written by Helen Bernadt, a dietetic intern from Iowa State University who is currently doing a rotation with us at Nebraska Extension in Douglas-Sarpy Counties. This article features great tips on how to meal plan when crunched for time. As well as healthy recipes you can make using fresh produce that your entire family will enjoy. I was delighted to be given the duty of picking up the CSA for the week.  This week’s CSA contained kale, kohlrabi,
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Get your Grill On!

          I love grilled foods.  They are simple to make and do not leave a mess in my kitchen.  During the summer, or the last two weeks in Nebraska, the heat has approached close to 100 degrees everyday.  The last thing I want to do is  to heat up my oven and the house to make dinner.  The grill is an excellent alternative.  It is also a way to prepare foods and add flavor without adding a lot of fat and
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