— 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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— 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 Carrot Bread recipe and recipe video. If you are looking for something similar to carrot cake but want it to pass […]
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— 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 Butternut Squash Soup recipe and recipe video. For those of us missing fall, this Butternut Squash Soup is creamy and full […]
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— By Kate McCarty, Food Systems Professional, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Winter means citrus season in the U.S. Oranges, grapefruit, lemons, limes—the list of citrus varieties is long. While not native to Maine, we love to use wintertime citrus fruits to make delicious marmalades and also try to incorporate locally-grown ingredients wherever possible. Marmalades […]
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— 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 Winter Black Bean Soup recipe and recipe video. We are in the thick of soup season and let’s be honest, who […]
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— 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 Molasses Bars (Mystery B Bars) recipe and recipe video. Craving a cozy winter treat? Try UMaine Extension’s Molasses Bars (Mystery B […]
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— 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 Micro Scalloped Potatoes recipe and recipe video. These Micro-Scalloped Potatoes are a comfort food that is perfect as the weather gets […]
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— By Kate Yerxa, MS, RD, Extension Professor University of Maine Cooperative Extension Carrots have been a staple in diets for centuries. While the orange variety is most common, carrots come in various colors, including red, purple, yellow, black, and white. A fun fact about carrots is that they are a member of the parsley […]
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— By Jilleon Farrell, Dietetic Intern, University of Maine, and Kate Yerxa, MS, RD, Extension Professor University of Maine Cooperative Extension Cabbage is a part of the crucifers family along with broccoli, cauliflower, bok choy, Brussels sprouts, collard greens, and more. Maine-grown cabbage is plentiful from June through December. There are four different types of […]
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— By Jilleon Farrell, Dietetic Intern, University of Maine, and Kate Yerxa, MS, RD, Extension Professor University of Maine Cooperative Extension October’s harvest is all about rich flavors and local ingredients, featuring an assortment of fruits, vegetables, and grains that all capture the essence of the season. Whether you’re a fan of stews, casseroles, or […]
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