If you are anything like me, you may have no idea how to pronounce this recipe, let alone know what it is. To start, muesli is pronounced myoos-lee and it is defined as a breakfast cereal similar to granola, usually consisting of rolled oats and dried fruit. The main difference between muesli and granola is […]
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This blog post is the second 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. This question was answered by Brenda Bracy. Brenda has worked with EFNEP in Cumberland County for the past 25 years. […]
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Everyone loves a loaf of classic banana bread, especially because it’s a great way to use overripe bananas so they don’t go to waste. This is a delicious banana bread recipe that tastes just like typical banana bread but with a hidden ingredient, beans! The white beans in this recipe go unnoticed with taste and […]
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Some of my favorite holiday memories involve baking in the kitchen with family. Whether it’s the aroma of my grandmother’s gingerbread cookies permeating the house or the mouth watering pecan pie my aunt makes every year, there are plenty of holiday sweets to go around. With the barrage of holiday treats during the holiday season, […]
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You glance out your window and can’t help but notice that the beautiful Maine winter is back and greeting you again with frost in the air and an abundance of snow. You grab the softest blanket you own and cuddle up on the couch to watch your favorite show, but something is missing? Ah of […]
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By Kate Yerxa, Extension Professor and EFNEP Coordinator Are you looking for fun gifts to share this holiday season? Homemade food gifts are inexpensive and fun ways to get the whole family involved with healthy and delicious gift giving. UMaine Cooperative Extension staff have created recipes and gift tags for you to create your own […]
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Carrots: a humble yet delicious Thanksgiving essential. Carrots not only add some color to your table, but also provide the added benefits of vitamin A, fiber, and beta-carotene. This quick and easy recipe adds a new twist to the classic side dish with additional flavor from green peppers and rosemary. Rosemary pairs wonderfully with the […]
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Chicken pot pie is the perfect comfort food for these colder days, and now for those of you who eat a plant-based diet like me, can enjoy the delicious creamy taste of this childhood classic once again! I always loved all the components of chicken pot pie, except, of course, the chicken. So now I […]
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Leftovers: you either love them or you can do without them. Some people think the best part about a Thanksgiving meal is the leftovers and have a plan for how to use up the turkey and side dishes, while others need some fresh ideas. If you are looking for inspiration, here are a few of […]
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Don’t throw out your pumpkin seeds this year! Follow this simple three-ingredient recipe to make delicious roasted pumpkin seeds. Pumpkin seeds are a good source of fiber and protein, making them a great, filling snack choice or crunchy topping on a salad! For extra flavor, sprinkle your favorite dried seasoning, like garlic, onion, nutritional yeast, […]
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