Cooperative Extension: Food & Health

Happy Spring! Nothing goes better with warm weather than the taste of lemon. There is something about that uniquely sour, yet refreshing taste that always brings me back to being a kid living in rural Maine; ready to set foot on an outdoor adventure to celebrate the first warm day of the year. As adults, […]

Craving a warm, comforting meal? The taste of this casserole will remind you of classic Hamburger Helper, but with the added benefit of being an excellent source of protein and being low in sodium. This vegetarian dish is versatile with the ability to swap in your favorite seasonings, broths, and cheeses. You could even add […]

This five ingredient recipe is easy, delicious, and turns out perfectly crispy from the quick 20 minute baking time. The great thing about this recipe is that there is minimal prep work. Once you rinse the potatoes under cool running water, keep the skin on the potatoes, and then cut them into wedges or cubes […]

I know what you might be thinking, beans and chocolate? I promise that if you give this recipe a chance you will be pleasantly surprised. This recipe is great for anyone with allergies or intolerances as well, it’s gluten-free, egg free, nut free, soy free, and dairy free! The only ingredients to be aware of […]

If you love granola in your yogurt, as a snack, or eaten with milk, I highly recommend this recipe. This will be one of the most simple granola recipes you will find – oats, brown sugar, and butter—that’s it! Making your own granola will help save money and control what ingredients are used. If you […]

If you are anything like me, you may have no idea how to pronounce this recipe, let alone know what it is. To start, muesli is pronounced myoos-lee and it is defined as a breakfast cereal similar to granola, usually consisting of rolled oats and dried fruit. The main difference between muesli and granola is […]

Everyone loves a loaf of classic banana bread, especially because it’s a great way to use overripe bananas so they don’t go to waste. This is a delicious banana bread recipe that tastes just like typical banana bread but with a hidden ingredient, beans! The white beans in this recipe go unnoticed with taste and […]

You glance out your window and can’t help but notice that the beautiful Maine winter is back and greeting you again with frost in the air and an abundance of snow. You grab the softest blanket you own and cuddle up on the couch to watch your favorite show, but something is missing? Ah of […]