Recipes

Cooked stuffing in a glass baking dish with fresh rosemary sprig on top as garnish.

Mainely Dish: Easy Stuffing

— 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 Easy Stuffing recipe and recipe video. With temperatures dropping, it’s officially time for comfort food. This Easy Stuffing recipe is a […]

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Two corn bread squares on a plate with corn bread loaf in the background.

Mainely Dish: Corn Bread

— 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 Corn Bread recipe and recipe video. Corn bread is one of my favorite side dishes due to its slightly sweet flavor […]

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Homemade salsa with corn chips.

Mainely Dish: Homemade Salsa

— 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 Homemade Salsa recipe and recipe video. Salsa is a staple condiment in many kitchens and it’s easier to make than you might think. This Homemade Salsa […]

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Egg salad in a dish.

Mainely Dish: Egg Salad with Greek Yogurt

— 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 Egg Salad with Greek Yogurt recipe and recipe video. Egg salad is a classic, loved for its simplicity and versatility. In this Egg Salad with Greek […]

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Flavored water in mason jars with strawberries, kiwi, lemon, raspberries, and mint leaves.

Three Refreshing Drinks to Beat the Summer Heat

— By Alex Gayton, Assistant EFNEP Coordinator & Social Media Coordinator, Expanded Food Nutrition and Education Program (EFNEP), University of Maine Cooperative Extension Hydration is important all year round, and as the temperatures rise in the summer it becomes even more important. Keep reading for summer drink inspiration as I share my top 3 refreshing […]

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Green bean salad

Fresh from the Garden: How to Enjoy Green Beans

— By Kate Yerxa, Extension Educator, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Green and yellow snap beans are a common garden crop in Maine. While bush and pole beans are easy to grow for new home gardeners, it can be overwhelming if your crop is ready to pick at the same time. Pick your beans when […]

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Sweet potato salad in a glass container

Mainely Dish: Sweet Potato Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette

— 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 Sweet Potato Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette recipe and recipe video. This Sweet Potato Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette is a simple and unique side dish […]

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Fresh vegetables for cooking dinner near mobile phone.

Ask EFNEP: Is a Tomato a Fruit or a Vegetable?

— By Laurie Colton, EFNEP Community Education Assistant in Northern Aroostook County, University of Maine Cooperative Extension This blog post is a part of our “Ask EFNEP” series where members of UMaine Cooperative Extension’s Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) answer questions they are asked when delivering food and nutrition programs. Question: Is a […]

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Piece of spinach-rice casserole on a plate with a baking dish in the background

Mainely Dish: Spinach-Rice Casserole

— 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-Rice Casserole recipe and recipe video. Casserole recipes are great because usually, all you have to do is add all the ingredients in a casserole dish […]

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Make-ahead Mexican Rollup on a plate with salsa and avocado on the side

Mainely Dish: Make-Ahead Mexican Roll Ups

— 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 Make-ahead Mexican Rollups recipe and recipe video. The Make-ahead Mexican Roll Ups is one of the recipes I use repeatedly because I can make the wraps […]

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