Recipes

Five spoonfuls of different spices with a variety of colors.

Saving Money with Homemade Convenience Mixes

— By Alex Bosse, Nutrition Education Professional for UMaine Cooperative Extension EFNEP (Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program) Why Use Homemade Convenience Foods? Preparing homemade convenience foods allows you to control the final product, the nutritional value, and the quality and quantity of the ingredients. You can limit fat, sodium, sugar, and additives in your […]

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Taco pie, tomatoes and shredded cheese on the top

Mainely Dish: Taco Pie

— By Alex Gayton, Assistant EFNEP Coordinator & Social Media Coordinator, Expanded Food Nutrition and Education Program (EFNEP), University of Maine Cooperative Extension Visit EFNEP’s recipe website for the Taco Pie recipe and recipe video. Do you love the taste of tacos but want something a little less messy? Try this Mainely Dish Taco Pie […]

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Blueberry shake in a mason jar with frozen blueberries on the top

Mainely Dish: Creamy Blueberry Shake

— By Alex Gayton, Assistant EFNEP Coordinator & Social Media Coordinator, Expanded Food Nutrition and Education Program (EFNEP), University of Maine Cooperative Extension Visit EFNEP’s recipe website for the Creamy Blueberry Shake recipe and recipe video. Even though we have had a rainy summer in Maine so far, a refreshing frozen drink is always nice! […]

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Vegetables on a cutting board

Ask EFNEP: Vegetable Stock

— By Alice Cantrell, EFNEP Community Education Assistant – Somerset County, ME Making your own stock to use in cooking is a great habit to get into. Not only will you be reducing food waste but also creating a healthy base that is widely versatile for many recipes. You can avoid throwing away your onion […]

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Two rhubarb muffins on a plate with two stalks of rhubarb on the side

Mainely Dish: Rhubarb Muffins

— By Alex Gayton, Assistant EFNEP Coordinator & Social Media Coordinator, Expanded Food Nutrition and Education Program (EFNEP), University of Maine Cooperative Extension Visit EFNEP’s recipe website for the Rhubarb Muffins recipe and recipe video. Growing up, my grandparents always had a rhubarb plant growing at their camp. I never really knew what it was. […]

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Leaves of chard

Ask EFNEP: Using Leafy Greens

— By Laurie Colton, EFNEP Community Education Assistant You might often hear, eat your greens! Today I love most greens but I haven’t always. Growing up, the only way I would eat Swiss chard was to mix it in fresh mashed potatoes and butter. I’ve since learned to love leafy greens and if I had […]

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Slice of crustless spinach pie on a plate with a fork

Mainely Dish: Spinach Pie (Crustless)

— By Alex Gayton, Assistant EFNEP Coordinator & Social Media Coordinator, Expanded Food Nutrition and Education Program (EFNEP), University of Maine Cooperative Extension Visit EFNEP’s recipe website for the Spinach Pie (Crustless) recipe and recipe video. When I am at the grocery store I debate whether or not I am going to purchase a small […]

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Carrot fries.

Mainely Dish: Carrot Fries

— By Alex Gayton, Assistant EFNEP Coordinator & Social Media Coordinator, Expanded Food Nutrition and Education Program (EFNEP), University of Maine Cooperative Extension Visit EFNEP’s recipe website for the Carrot Fries recipe and recipe video. You might be skeptical about fries that aren’t made from potatoes, but trust me, from someone who also loves potato […]

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Collage of cabbage, tomatoes, and conning jars.

How to Plan Your Garden for Canning and Preserving

— By Kate McCarty, Food Systems Professional, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Planting a Preserving Garden Early spring is a great time to plan your garden for the upcoming season. This year, plan to grow a little extra so you can preserve fresh vegetables for later use. Plan ahead and plant vegetables that are easy […]

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Bowl of mac and cheese

Mainely Dish: Quick and Easy Macaroni and Cheese

— By Alex Gayton, Assistant EFNEP Coordinator & Social Media Coordinator, Expanded Food Nutrition and Education Program (EFNEP), University of Maine Cooperative Extension Visit EFNEP’s recipe website for the Quick and Easy Macaroni and Cheese recipe and recipe video. Do you want to switch from using boxed macaroni and cheese to making your own homemade […]

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