Recipes

herb yogurt dip in a glass bowl with fresh dill garnish. Placed on a serving tray surrounded by raw red pepper strips, multicolored carrots, and crackers.

Herb Yogurt Dip

— By Alex Gayton, Assistant EFNEP Coordinator & Social Media Coordinator, Expanded Food Nutrition and Education Program (EFNEP), University of Maine Cooperative Extension Visit the University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s recipe website for the Herb Yogurt Dip recipe. Work with What You’ve Got One of the best things about dips is how adaptable they are. […]

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Eggs and green and orange vegetables cooking on a stovetop in a black frying pan.

7 Stovetop Recipes for Your New Apartment

— By Brigette Williamson, Dietetic Intern, University of Maine Cooperative Extension & Kate Yerxa, MS, RD, Extension Professor, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Moving into your first apartment is both exciting and scary. When it comes to planning what to cook, it can be intimidating if recipes require special utensils or tools. However, you don’t […]

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three recipe final products, chickpea pot pie slice on a plate, fajita fillings on a whole wheat tortilla, and ramen noodle skillet in a glass bowl.

3 Dinners Under $15

— By Alex Gayton, Assistant EFNEP Coordinator & Social Media Coordinator, Expanded Food Nutrition and Education Program (EFNEP), University of Maine Cooperative Extension Visit University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s recipe website for the Chickpea Pot Pie, Fajitas, and Ramen Noodle Skillet recipes. Looking for a new family favorite recipe that is quick and affordable to […]

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A family picking out sweet potatoes at a farmers market.

Ask EFNEP: Cooking for Busy Families – Using Local Ingredients

— By Mikaela Greenwald, EFNEP Community Education Assistant in York County, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Using local ingredients in your cooking is a great way to incorporate fresh, in-season foods. Fruits and vegetables that are in season are picked and sold at their peak ripeness and are often less expensive. Ripe in-season fruits and […]

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Frozen yogurt bark pieces stacked on top of each other with ingredients used in the recipe shown in the background: strawberries, blueberries, and granola.

Frozen Yogurt Bark: An Easy & Fun Sweet Treat

— By Alex Gayton, Assistant EFNEP Coordinator & Social Media Coordinator, Expanded Food Nutrition and Education Program (EFNEP), University of Maine Cooperative Extension Visit the University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s recipe website for the Frozen Yogurt Bark recipe. This Frozen Yogurt Bark is a fun summer treat that is fully customizable and is a simple […]

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blueberry banana smoothie in a tall glass cup with a blue and white striped straw and recipe ingredients in the background - banana, cinnamon, blueberries, and spinach.

Are Bananas “Bad” to Add to Smoothies?

— By Alex Gayton, Assistant EFNEP Coordinator & Social Media Coordinator, Expanded Food Nutrition and Education Program (EFNEP), University of Maine Cooperative Extension Visit the University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s recipe website for the Blueberry Banana Smoothie recipe. Blueberry Banana Smoothie has been my favorite smoothie combination for years. It’s simple, only needing five ingredients, […]

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Berry pops on a table.

The Summer Snack Scene

— By Kate Yerxa, MS, RD, Extension Professor, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Summer means longer, warmer days, outdoor activities, and for many of us, a house full of hungry kids. Summer snacks don’t have to be expensive to be healthy or take a lot of time to prepare. Below are ideas and tips to […]

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Cinnamon yogurt dip in a glass bowl served on a tray with green and red apple slices and graham crackers—whole red and green apples displayed in the background.

The “Secret Ingredient” Dip That Will Win Everyone Over

— By Alex Gayton, Assistant EFNEP Coordinator & Social Media Coordinator, Expanded Food Nutrition and Education Program (EFNEP), University of Maine Cooperative Extension Visit the University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s recipe website for the Cinnamon Yogurt Dip recipe and recipe video. My sister-in-law is usually suspicious of the food I bring to an event because […]

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fried rice served on a plate with green onion garnish and a skillet full of fried rice next to it.

Quick & Simple Meal: Customizable Fried Rice

— By Alex Gayton, Assistant EFNEP Coordinator & Social Media Coordinator, Expanded Food Nutrition and Education Program (EFNEP), University of Maine Cooperative Extension Visit the University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s recipe website for the Fried Rice recipe and recipe video. Do you have fresh vegetables that you need to use before they spoil because you […]

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Level Up Your Ramen Noodles

— By Alex Gayton, Assistant EFNEP Coordinator & Social Media Coordinator, Expanded Food Nutrition and Education Program (EFNEP), University of Maine Cooperative Extension Visit the University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s recipe website for the Ramen Noodle Skillet recipe and recipe video. Growing up, ramen noodle soup and grilled cheese was one of my favorite meals, […]

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