Cooperative Extension: Food & Health

— By Alex Gayton, Nutrition Education Professional, University of Maine Cooperative Extension You may be thinking beans and pasta, together? YES! By adding beans to this dish you increase the protein and fiber content. If you are not a fan of beans, that’s okay. Try adding a different cooked lean protein to the recipe like boneless, skinless […]

— By Alex Gayton, Nutrition Education Professional, University of Maine Cooperative Extension This is an easy and healthy grab-and-go breakfast option for your busy week. I love making my mornings as simple as possible, and having pre-made breakfast options ready to go is a huge time saver. This recipe is great because it can be altered based […]

— By Alex Gayton, Nutrition Education Professional, University of Maine Cooperative Extension If you’re wondering, yes you do have to massage the kale in this recipe, and yes it’s actually fun. I was unfamiliar with the process of massaging kale until I learned why it is so important. Massaging the kale with oil and lemon juice helps […]

— By Alex Gayton, Nutrition Education Professional, University of Maine Cooperative Extension This was my first time making a blueberry cobbler, and it was a tasty success! Now that blueberry season is starting in Maine, I think having recipes on hand that include blueberries is essential. Read more about Maine wild blueberries in the University of Maine […]

— By Alex Gayton, Nutrition Education Professional, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Chocolate and peanut butter, could there be a more delicious combination? This recipe has officially been added to my go-to snack rotation because it is easy to make, and it doesn’t require an oven which is perfect for warm summer days. If you haven’t tried […]

— By Alex Gayton, Nutrition Education Professional, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Need a quick lunch or dinner idea? Make your own wrap! All you need is your favorite dressing, cheese, vegetables, protein, and a wrap. To make this a complete MyPlate meal, add a serving of fruit on the side. Fruit can be fresh, frozen, or […]

— By Alex Gayton, Nutrition Education Professional, University of Maine Cooperative Extension I love quick and simple recipes, and this one only has 3 ingredients: lemon juice, water, and honey! You can create your own flavored lemonade by adding mint after blending or by adding your favorite fresh or frozen fruit like blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, or sliced […]

— By Alex Gayton, Nutrition Education Professional, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Zucchini is here and ready to stay for the summer! Whether you are buying zucchini from the grocery store, the farmers market, or growing it yourself, I think we are all going to need recipe ideas to use this delicious squash. Growing up, my mom […]

— By Alex Gayton, Nutrition Education Professional, University of Maine Cooperative Extension This is a must-try burger recipe whether you eat meat or not! I have attempted cooking homemade bean burgers before but for some reason, they wouldn’t stick together and I ultimately ended up eating burger patty crumbles. This black bean burger recipe only has 6 […]