Ratatouille is a French stewed vegetable dish, it is simple and delicious! This dish can be eaten as a side or as a main dish. I recommend pairing it with a whole grain such as whole-wheat pasta, brown rice, or quinoa. I actually paired mine with red lentil pasta for additional protein and sprinkled parmesan […]
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This snack was honestly an unexpected delicious combination for me. As a vegetarian, finding a variety of different protein sources I enjoy is sometimes difficult. I love having snacks throughout the day and I try to eat snacks that are higher in protein and fiber so I can feel full for a longer period of […]
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By Kate McCarty, Food Systems Professional, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Freezing rhubarb is a simple and easy way to use it later in cooking and preserving projects. Stocking my freezer with rhubarb is one of my favorite springtime preserving projects. Frozen rhubarb is so versatile. For instance, I just made Rhubarb Orange Chutney, using up […]
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This recipe is officially added to my dinner recipe rotation! A build your own fajita theme meal is great because it can be modified for you and your family’s needs. Choose your protein. Do you have people in your family that prefer different protein sources? No problem! Choose beans, chicken, or lean ground meat. Choose […]
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Have you been thinking about a plant-based diet? Maybe you have embraced “meatless Mondays” or your interest in a vegetarian diet is fueled by concerns for animal welfare or the environment, or as a way to improve your health. Whatever your reason for choosing a vegetarian diet, I have tips and resources you can use. […]
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This was my first time making homemade tortillas, and I would say they have personality to them! Although they are not as perfectly round as store-bought tortillas, they tasted great, which is always my main goal when cooking and baking. Incorporating whole grain foods in your diet is important because whole grains are a great […]
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by Kate McCarty, UMaine Extension Food Systems Professional, University of Maine Cooperative Extension May means fiddlehead season in Maine, and many Mainers are excited to prepare and preserve fiddleheads—the coiled frond of the edible ostrich fern. These spring delicacies have a vegetal flavor, often compared to asparagus, and are harvested wild in the Maine woods. […]
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Alex Bosse, Nutrition Education Professional Alex Bosse has been with UMaine Cooperative Extension as a Youth Curriculum Coordinator and Supervisor for EFNEP since November of 2020. He completed his supervised dietetic internship at the University of Kentucky in August of 2020 and is currently working towards obtaining his registered dietitian (RD) credentials. Alex has a […]
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