These veggie-packed fritters are a fun finger food that kids love. They are an approachable way to get a complete farmers market meal on the table. They are customizable too, use whatever vegetables you like – corn, chopped peppers, shredded sweet potatoes, and many more work great in these as well. Kids will love helping… Read More →
These produce-packed egg cups are a filling, nutritious and delicious breakfast for your family. They are easy to customize – just sub in whatever veggies you have on hand. They are great for busy mornings, a quick snack or popping into lunch boxes. Kids will love eating these muffins, and the semi-soft texture means they… Read More →
By Grace Befort, MCFM Nutrition Intern Getting your kids involved in the kitchen and cooking with you is a great way to introduce the pleasures of cooking and healthy, local food – all while having fun and spending quality time together. The more you encourage kids to participate in the kitchen, the more they’ll understand… Read More →
Popsicles are an easy, healthy dessert to make with your family this summer! Kids will love blending up the ingredients, filling the molds and tasting their veggie-packed treats. Make about 6 popsicles. This recipe comes from our 2020 nutrition intern Grace Befort’s Family Friendly Cooking series. Get your kids excited about local produce and healthy… Read More →
These moist, chocolatey muffins are packed with the summer’s best zucchini. These will go fast in your family, and are the perfect veggie filled breakfast or snack. Your little chefs can help you prepare the zucchini, add and mix the ingredients, and pour the batter. Makes 12 medium sized muffins. This recipe comes from our… Read More →
Lettuce wraps are fun to put together, fun to eat and so easy to make. Adults will want to cook the chicken on the stove, while kids can make the sauce and build the wraps. Makes approximately 16 lettuce wraps, depending on the size of your leaves. Serves about 4. This recipe comes from our… Read More →
Your family won’t miss the noodles in this cheesy, comforting lasagna. This recipe has all the flavors of the classic dish, but with delicious summer produce and an extra serving of vegetables. While older kids and adults will need to do the slicing and chopping, younger kids can mix the ricotta filling and build the… Read More →
This cheesy, mild pesto is a great way to get your kids eating kale! It’s a quick, creative way to get some greens into a pasta dinner. Serve with pasta, zucchini noodles, on pizza, or as a dip! Leftover pesto can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for one week, or frozen.… Read More →
It’s National Farmers Market Week! Along with the USDA, the Farmers Market Coalition, we’re celebrating the importance of farmers markets in the food system. Here’s why #FarmersMarketsAreEssential: Farmers markets like ours provide healthy food for our community and a reliable marketplace for small farmers and makers, supporting the local economy. Market operators are adaptable and… Read More →
Help Local Family Farms Impacted by the Pandemic by Eating Local #LocalFoodisEssential campaign and Buy Local pledge encourage customers to eat locally grown food and support local farmers. Take the Pledge! The COVID-19 pandemic is creating unexpected challenges for many local food growers and makers who are facing reduced market options as a result of… Read More →
