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Butternut Squash “Noodles” With Meatballs
This delicious dish bakes in the oven to present roasted noodles, simple chicken meatballs, roasted sauce, cheese, and broccoli. Very easy and super delicious!
Vietnamese Rice Noodle Salad
Here is a delicious salad that is alive with flavor and texture. The smooth noodles provide the base for the shredded chicken and the crunchy veggies, nuts, and sesame seeds. Best of all you can prepare it in 15 minutes or less!
Rainbow Chili
Here is a spicy chili that can be made in 10 minutes. We call it rainbow because it uses red onions, yellow peppers, red tomatoes, and green avocado giving it a lot of fun and enticing color for hungry tummies!
Chicken Shawarma
Here is a way to save a little on food cost. These Shawarma Chicken Tenders are spicy and pair with rice and veggies so you can use less chicken per person. But regardless of budget they are super warm, spicy, and satisfying.
Farro Bowl
This delicious Buddha grain bowl uses farro, veggies, and a hard-boiled egg that provides a well-rounded lunch or dinner. We suggest making a big batch of farro and freezing it.
Asian Slaw
Here is a super delicious Asian slaw recipe that goes well with grilled or baked chicken or fish. Or serve with grilled tofu for a vegetarian option.
Easy Fruit Parfaits
These parfaits make a great breakfast, snack or dessert. They are an example of eating a whole food dish instead of ultra-processed packaged foods that are often high in sugar, salt, and added fat.
Baja Shrimp Tacos
Baja shrimp tacos are dedicated to summer produce, succulent shrimp, and a fancy dinner that is really easy. Instead of using raw shrimp we cooked it so that this ceviche style filling would be prepared faster and safer.
MyPlate Spaghetti Dinner
MyPlate spaghetti plate is a yummy combo of spaghetti, turkey meatballs, marinara sauce, salad, and fruit salad.
MyPlate Jerk Chicken Dinner
Here is a spicy Caribbean Meal served in the MyPlate healthy plate configuration. MMMm good!
MyPlate Stir Fry Bowl
Here is an easy stir fry that layers together all of the MyPlate good groups. Serve your milk on the side.
Strawberry S’mores
The classic campfire dessert it turned into an after school snack or a family dessert. This recipe makes one s'more. It is made with strawberries, graham crackers, yogurt and chocolate sauce. Yummy!
MyPlate Burger Plate
Here is a delicious family burger meal that follows the MyPlate configuration with 5 food groups. Add a glass of milk to round it out.
Kale Salad With Chicken and Strawberries
This delicious salad is chock-full of fresh ingredients and has wonderful flavor and color. Perfect for lunch or dinner!
Heirloom Tomato Pizza
This Heirloom Tomato pizza bakes the crust first so that the tomatoes are just warm roasted on top of a crunchy cheesy crust.
Spatchcock Chicken
Spatchcock is a method of roasting poultry where you remove the backbone so it can remain flat in the roasting pan. The result is spectacular - not only 30% less cooking time but a very moist meat!
Chicken Stew
This old-fashioned stew is thick, hearty, and a big favorite! We remade an old farm recipe to be easier to make and 50% lower in fat and sodium than the traditional one.
Farro Salad Bowl
This delicious Buddha grain bowl uses farro, veggies, and a hard-boiled egg for a well-rounded lunch or dinner. We suggest making a big batch of farro and freezing it.
We cooked 1.5 cups of farro with 3 cups of water in a rice cooker. Use one cup for the salad and freeze the rest for later. You can use it in bowls, soups, or as a grain side dish.
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