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Learn basic cooking techniques and get inspired to cook a variety of new and tasty meals for your family. 

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Beans, Lentils, Chickpeas and Split Peas

Cooking 101

Family Meals

Field to Fork/Garden to Table

Grilling

Now You're Cookin'!

Quick Mixes

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Pinching Pennies in the Kitchen

Pulse Crops

Vary Your Veggies

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Food Preparation Publications

Let's Enjoy Potatoes!

This handout provides tips and recipes for preparing and preserving potatoes.

Let's Enjoy Winter Squash!

Winter squash is a nutrient-rich food and an excellent source of fiber. This handout provides tips and recipes for preparing and preserving winter squash.

Let's Enjoy Zucchini!

Zucchini is a type of summer squash that can be used in a variety of ways. Whether you make it sweet, spicy or savory, it provides a nourishing amount of vitamins A, C and K, plus potassium and other minerals. This handout provides tips…

Making Magic Mixes: Cornmeal Master Mix

Wish you had time to whip up a batch of corn muffins to go with the steaming hot chili you are serving for dinner? Now you can. Make a batch of Cornmeal Master Mix and you’ll be able to make cornbread or corn muffins…

Making Magic Mixes: Meat Mixes

Homemade mixes can save time and money. You can make meat mixes ahead of time and freeze them for future use in spaghetti, casseroles and tacos. Adding ingredients such as onions and celery improves flavor and nutrition. To stretch…

Making Magic Mixes: Rolled Oats Master Mix

Do you like to save time, money and energy? Preparing mixes for future use when you have a little time can make meal preparation quick and easy. The mix featured in this handout uses common household ingredients such as rolled oats, a good…

Milk Master Mix & Magic White Sauce

Making your own mixes can save you money and time. Milk Master Mix combines nonfat dry milk with other common ingredients. You can use Milk Master Mix to make soups, puddings and Magic White Sauce. Use Magic White Sauce in a variety of…

Mix It Up to Expand Your Gift-giving Dollar With Food Mixes in a Jar

When the holiday season rolls around, many family budgets become strained. With a long list of family and friends, finding enough money to go around may be challenging. To help reduce the stress of your next holiday season, try making…

Now You're Cookin': Breakfast!

Enjoying more family meals adds up to better nutrition, stronger family bonds and children who are less likely to participate in risky behavior. Be flexible with meal schedules and locations of your family meals. If evenings are too hectic…

Now You're Cookin': Slow Cooker Meals!

Imagine this: You have just walked in the door and are greeted by the aroma of a tender beef stew simmering in your slow cooker. You slice a loaf of whole-wheat bread and toss a simple spinach and strawberry salad. Dinner is served!…
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