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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Lettuce Celebrate
Imagine a spring garden without lettuce? Impossible! Many of us let it sit atop sandwich fillings. Or for others; lettuce leaves are wrapped around hot or cold fillings. Whether chopped for a salad, or shredded for tostados, lettuce provides all kinds of culinary adventures. On grills, in stir fries, as a bedding under fish/beans, or added to soup pots.
Lettuce is light, cool and crisp when raw, becomes sweet and delicate when cooked and is good for your body. It is
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