This week’s featured fruit is the persimmon! Seasonal to fall, persimmons usually abundant in our warehouses from September to October. Persimmons are a delicious fall fruit and are a powerhouse of nutrients and phytochemicals. Phytochemicals are non-nutritive substances found in fruits and vegetables that provide protective properties when consumed. Some of these phytochemicals include flavonoids, […]
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Pears Pears are tasty fall fruit in Santa Barbara County, but did you know they are also a great source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals? They are packed with vitamins C and K, potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium, and folate. Pears also contain phytonutrients that protect against certain diseases and cancers. For a quick, tasty treat, […]
Persimmon Bread
Persimmons are delicious, exotic fruits that do more than serve as a sweet and tasty treat; they have a wealth of vitamin and minerals packed inside them, including vitamins A C, E and B6, as well as dietary fiber, manganese, copper, magnesium, potassium and phosphorous. INGREDIENTS SERVINGS 10 – 2 loaves 3/4 cup vegetable oil […]
Raspberry Buckwheat Pancakes
Antioxidant-packed raspberries paired with buckwheat flour make a terrific-tasting, health-promoting breakfast. Raspberries are in season from July to October; pick up a box of freshly picked raspberries from the local farmers market and use this recipe for your brunch inspiration. Ingredients: 1/2 cup buckwheat flour 1/2 cup cornmeal 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking […]
Family Friendly Recipes: Scrambled Eggs with Artichokes
Scrambled eggs are easy to prepare and adding artichokes keeps the eggs moist and fluffy. A quick, healthy breakfast the entire family can enjoy! Ingredients 3 tbsp. butter 2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed 2–3 hearts of medium artichokes, steamed and sliced 4 eggs 1⁄4 cup reduced fat milk Salt and freshly ground black […]
YOUR NUTRITION – Summer Pasta Salad
Here is a summer recipe from our Teens Love Cooking classes, which we offer in Santa Barbara, Santa Maria and Carpinteria. Try cooking this recipe at home! Picking up the basil and tomatoes from your local farmers market will make this recipe taste that much fresher! It’s the perfect dish for sharing at picnics or […]
End Summer Hunger Recipe: Honey Dew Melon
Honey Dew Melon Refreshing, delicious, and healthy — what more could you want from a smoothie?! Prep Time: 25 minutes Serving size: 1/2 cup Servings and Tastings: 8 Ingredients: 1 cup diced honeydew melon 1 cup fresh blueberries 1 cup Almond Milk, Unsweetened Original 2 cups crushed ice 8 mint leaves Directions: Put all ingredients into […]
End Summer Hunger Recipe: Black Bean Guacamole
Black Bean Guacamole Guacamole is a staple summer dip. Perfect for parties, picnics or get togethers! The black beans in this recipe give the guacamole a whole new element of flavor that’s healthy, hearty, and nutritious! Prep time: 10 minutes Serving size: 2 tablespoons Servings: 16 Tastes: 8 Ingredients: 5 avocados, diced 3 scallions, chopped […]
End Summer Hunger Recipe: Summer Fun Fruit Kebabs
Summer Fun Fruit Kebabs Super fun summer recipe – Fruit Kebabs! These kebabs are made with peaches, strawberries, plums and bananas. Also the dipping sauce is a divine combination of cream cheese and honey. Prep time: 30 minutes Serving size: 1 kebab Servings and Tastings: 12 Ingredients: 3 fresh peaches, washed, pitted and quartered 3 fresh plums, […]
End Summer Hunger Recipe: Zucchini Lovers Lasagne
Zucchini Lovers Lasagne We love this easy, nutritious, and fun take on lasagne! See full recipe below. Prep time: 25 minutes Serving size: 1/4 zucchini Servings and Tastings: 4 Ingredients: • 1 zucchini • 1/2 cup chopped cherry tomatoes • 2 tablespoons fresh basil • 2 tablespoons ricotta • Pepper Directions: • Chop ends off zucchini […]
