Category Archives: Nutrition

Braised Brussels Sprouts & Oven Roasted Potatoes

As far as vegetables go, Brussels sprouts are pretty foreign to me. I was in for a little surprise when I picked up our latest CSA bag to find them on a stem like this! I looked at them and thought, "hmm...those kind of look like Brussels sprouts," and just as I was coming to that conclusion, the gal handing me the produce said, "...and you also have Brussels sprouts this week." I had never really thought about how Brussels sprouts
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How To…Tofu!

I like cooking with tofu.  I know many people think of the 70’s when they think of tofu—hippies and funky foods.  No so much anymore!  Tofu is one of those incredible foods that can fit in almost any recipe!  I have taught “Cooking with Soy” classes in the past, and will do so again next year.  Over 16 years at the Extension Office, I have amassed an entire collection of soy recipes.  I spent a long time perusing said file,
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Veggies Coming Out of my Ears!

The CSA Bag I picked up this week was FULL of wonderful fall items.  I had broccoli, squash, peppers, apples, and tomatoes.  I decided that I was going to deal with all of them at the same time last night.  So, for about 45 minutes of cleaning and chopping, I was able to prepare two meals at once, and all could go in the oven at the same time. A master gardener friend gave me lots of end of the season
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