A New Twist on an Old Favorite // Apple and Poppy Seed Coleslaw
Not only is cabbage packed with nutrients in every delicious bite, it’s a very versatile veggie. Traditionally we may think of it as sauerkraut or Cole slaw, but there are […]
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Cooking in Season // Brussels Sprouts
When I was a little girl, my mom would make my favorite meal for me on my birthday. You might be surprised by my request. It wasn’t pizza, chicken nuggets, […]
My Challenge to You // Homemade Taco Seasoning
Happy New Year! This time of year often causes us to reflect on goals we would like to set for the upcoming year. One goal I would like to challenge […]
Aim To Please // Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese
It’s easy to make your own warm, creamy, and delicious Mac and Cheese. Making it from scratch rather than buying it in the blue box is a great way to […]
Cooking in Season // Clementines
That fruit in the produce section that looks like a baby orange is in fact a clementine. For being so tiny, this little orange packs a lot of goodness. Beside […]
MyPlate Holiday Makeover // Cinnamon Apple Chips
You might be surprised to find out that the average amount of calories consumed per person on Thanksgiving day is 4500. That’s 2500 calories more than the average person should […]
Cooking in Season // Butternut Squash
This time of year, I really miss fresh produce from my garden. It seems like a long time before my garden will be flourishing again. During these cold winter months […]
Healthy Halloween // Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Along with a happy Halloween, we want you to have a healthy Halloween! Don’t forget to add healthy snacks in with the other sweets and treats of the season. Making […]
Cooking Quick // Knife Skills
Do you want to decrease the amount of time it takes to prepare dinner? Do you ever get nervous that you’ll cut yourself when you use a really sharp knife? […]
Cooking in Season // Broccoli
It’s a lean, mean, Vitamin C machine! There is 135% of the Daily Recommended Value of Vitamin C in just one cup of broccoli. That’s as much Vitamin C as […]
Pile Up The Pineapple // Sweet & Sour Chicken
Pineapple can be eaten in many different ways. Eat it plain, add it to salads, grill it for a kabob, or cook it in a casserole. Click here to view a list of Top […]
Quick Cooking // Shredded Chicken
When you are busy, it is easy for menu planning and healthy eating to be put on the back burner. Follow these quick cooking tips to help you put a meal […]
An Apple A Day // Apple Cranberry Crisp
Are you familiar with the saying, “an apple a day keeps the doctor away“? Although this may not be entirely true, the fall months are a great time to add more […]
Cooking In Season // Tomatoes
Summer is winding down which means tomato season is here. There is nothing quite like a fresh tomato ripe off the vine. There are literally hundreds of tomato varieties. The most […]
Recipe Demonstration // BBQ Chicken Pizza
Who says pizza can’t be healthy? When you make pizza at home, you choose your own toppings to create a nutritious meal. Today I made a BBQ Chicken Pizza with homemade BBQ […]
Fun With Fruits // Strawberry Fruit Leather
Fruits are fun! With summer right around the corner, it is a great opportunity to add more fruit to your diet. According to MyPlate, any fruit or 100% fruit juice […]
Recipe Demonstration // Veggie Quesadillas
Who likes quesadillas? Don’t we all? Quesadillas don’t have to be just tortillas and cheese! You can add different ingredients to make them more filling and a complete meal. In this […]
Welcome to Create Better Health // Three Ingredient Pizza Dough
The Create Better Health program (also known as SNAP-ED) provides nutrition education to residents of Utah. Our program teaches a variety of classes to expand participants’ knowledge not only in […]
Create Better Health Online // Brand-New, Self-Paced Online Lessons!
Are you interested in our Create Better Health classes, but haven’t been able to attend? Good news! Our brand-new, self-paced, online class is now available. The FREE lessons include recipe […]
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