WSU Extension's Food$ense Program

Warm Apple Cider 1 (64 fluid ounce) bottle apple cider 3 cinnamon sticks 1 teaspoon whole allspice 1 teaspoon whole cloves Warm apple cider and spices on stove top. Cran-licious Smoothie Ingredients: 1 cup 100% mixed cranberry juice 2 cups frozen strawberries, without sugar 6 oz. low-fat vanilla yogurt Place all ingredients in a blender. [...]

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Banana Smoothie, a photo by Jason And Clare on Flickr. Kitchen Gear Measuring cup measuring Spoon Blender Ingredients 1 small banana 1 cup plain low-fat yogurt 4 ice cubes 1 tablespoon almonds 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract pinch ground nutmeg. Instructions 1. Peel the banana and break into pieces, then [...]

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Brussles Sprouts on the Stalk & Celeriac, a photo by Chiot’s Run on Flickr. For the Brussels sprouts: 1 ½ pounds Brussels sprouts 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar Sea salt Freshly ground black pepper Parmesan cheese, for garnish (optional)  For the vinaigrette: 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons lemon juice Salt [...]

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pear, a photo by cordelia.mclellan on Flickr. Savory Baked Pears and Sweet Potatoes Ingredients 2 sweet potatoes, sliced 1 1/2 inches thick 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon cayenne Coarse salt 2 Bartlett pears, cored, quartered, and halved Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Scrub 2 sweet [...]

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Everyone loves to eat food off a stick. Here are two variations of this fun breakfast treat. Breakfast Kabob #1 1 bagel cream cheese 1 banana 4 strawberries kabob skewers Toast bagel and spread on cream cheese. Cut each bagel halves into quarters. Halve the strawberries and cut the banana into fourths. Thread onto skewers [...]

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