Food Program » Healthy Recipes

Along with the seasonal foods we offer, we like to provide you with some healthy recipe options.  Enjoy!

Strawberry Scones
STRAWBERRY SCONES   Prep: 20 minutes Bake: 12 minutes Oven: 400° Amount: 12 scones   2 ½ cups all-purpose flour 2 Tablespoons sugar 1 Tablespoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt 1/3 cup butter 2 eggs, beaten ¾ cup whipping cream ½ cup chopped fresh strawberries Whipping cream or milk Sugar   1)      Preheat oven to 400°.  In a large bowl combine flour, the 2 tablespoons… Read More

Spinach Strawberry Salad
Spinach Strawberry Salad A great way to enjoy fruits and veggies, this salad is bursting with flavor. Even fussy eaters tend to enjoy it! Try it with different fruits for a change of pace. Servings 8 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes  Ingredients: 2 bunches spinach, rinsed and torn into bite-size pieces 4 cups… Read More

Freezer Jam
FREEZER JAM  Wash and rinse plastic containers with tight fitting lids. Use 1 to 2 cup size containers. Prepare fruit as directed in the following chart below. For berries crush 1 cup at a time with a potato masher for best results. If using a food processor, pulse to very fine chop. DO NOT PUREE. Jam should have bits of… Read More

Fruit Pizza
Fruit Pizza   1 (20-ounce) package refrigerated cookie dough 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature 1/3 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract or other flavoring (almond, orange, or lemon) Fresh blueberries, banana slices, mandarin orange sections, seedless grapes, strawberry halves, kiwi fruit slices, (or any other fruit you want), well drained 1/2 cup orange, peach, or apricot preserves 1… Read More

Freezing Asparagus
Asparagus Cooking pot Freezer bags 1.   Step 1 Pick the asparagus first thing in the morning. The fresher the asparagus is the better it is for freezing. The asparagus should be 6 to 8 inches tall and thicker than a pencil. 2.   Step 2 Fill a large pot with water. Let it start heating up to a boil. 3.   Step 3 Cut… Read More

Quick Asparagus Ideas
Microwave Asparagus In a microwave safe shallow dish, place asparagus with approximately 2 TBS water.  Cover with plastic wrap.  Microwave on high for 4 minutes.  Remove, let set with plastic still covering for 2 minutes.  Asparagus will be tender and ready to eat. Fast Wraps 1 package dried beef or thin sliced ham 1 tub Philadelphia cream cheese soft spread (any flavor) Fresh washed… Read More

Handy Asparagus Tips
Asparagus is packed with vitamins and minerals.  A good source of folic acid and a fair amount of calcium and fiber. Wash asparagus well under cold running water to release any dirt. Cut the stem end where it’s white and/or hard. The best way to cook asparagus is to steam them. (Steaming helps keep the flavor and vitamins in the… Read More

Cream of Asparagus Soup
Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes Ready in: 40 minutes Yields: 4 servings Ingredients:  1 pound of Fresh Asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces ½ cup chopped onion 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 pinch ground black pepper 1 cup milk ½ cup sour cream… Read More