Stir It Up: Real Food, Real Easy, In Video Lessons

Welcome to Stir It Up — a growing collection of cooking videos created especially for health educators and the audiences they serve. Each episode features delicious, healthful recipes that are budget-minded, practical, and enjoyable, from quick snacks and fresh salads to comforting soups, satisfying entrées, simple desserts, and refreshing beverages. Beyond the recipes themselves, we're focused on building real-world cooking skills — the kind that help people gain confidence in the kitchen, cook more often at home, and make nourishing choices that last a lifetime. Have a request? Let us know!

Judy Doherty Judy Doherty

Bowl Goals! Fresh Chicken Quinoa Buddha Bowl You’ll Love

Looking for a fresh, filling, and healthy meal that’s easy to make? 🌿🍗
In this video, we’re creating a colorful Chicken Quinoa Buddha Bowl packed with lean protein, whole grains, and crisp vegetables. This balanced bowl features juicy chicken breast, fluffy quinoa, fresh tomatoes, crunchy carrots, and a tossed green salad for the perfect mix of flavor, texture, and nutrition.

Buddha bowls are great for meal prep, quick lunches, or light dinners — and they’re endlessly customizable! This recipe keeps things simple while delivering big on taste and nourishment.

✨ In this video you’ll learn:
• How to cook tender, flavorful chicken breast
• Perfectly fluffy quinoa tips
• Easy veggie prep for maximum freshness
• How to assemble a beautiful, balanced bowl

Whether you’re focused on healthy eating, whole foods, or just want a delicious homemade meal, this Buddha bowl is a must-try!

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Judy Doherty Judy Doherty

Spatchcock Chicken & Roasted Dinner Demo

Here is a cooking video that shows how to make a spatchcock chicken dinner. Roasted dinners are the backbone of a healthy eating plan because they allow you to cook protein and vegetables together with minimal effort.

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Judy Doherty Judy Doherty

Chicken Biryani in the Instapot Pot

Chicken Biryani is a popular and flavorful Indian dish made with aromatic basmati rice, tender chicken, and a blend of spices. It's often cooked with layers of rice and marinated chicken, resulting in a delicious one-pot meal. Here's a recipe for making Chicken Biryani in the Instapot.

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Judy Doherty Judy Doherty

Chicken Noodle Soup from Whole Roasted Chicken

This recipe utilizes the carcass from a roasted chicken so you get an extra meal out of your chicken. It goes together quick and is so delicious with a true home-made flavor. It is great for budget-minded weeknight meals.

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Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII

Air Fry Dinner

The video cooking lesson is back! As summer approaches, you might want a way to cook your meals faster without heating up the kitchen. Consider this delicious air-fry dinner, and learn how in 2 minutes or less. Recipes are included!

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Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII

How to MyPlate with meal examples

This quick and simple guide to MyPlate’s food groups will help you build balanced, healthy dinners. Learn how each part fits together—and how to make it work for your tastes and lifestyle!

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Judy Doherty Judy Doherty

Orange Chicken Stir Fry

This orange stir fry cooks very fast, and it has a wonderful crispy texture with a moist orange ginger sauce.

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