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The Recipe Box
Enjoy food from your own kitchen — it's quick, economical, easy, and delicious. Recipes in The Recipe Box include tips on preparation, ideas about how to get kids involved, and options for changing the flavor or nutritional profile. Use these recipes to get started today!
Shopping at a farmers market this summer? Visit our Farmers Market section for recipes that use seasonal produce.
Breakfast
Blueberry Breakfast Parfait (244 K PDF)
Breakfast Cookies (244 K PDF)
Instant Oatmeal Mix (236 K PDF)
Pumpkin Oatmeal (286 K PDF)
Whole Grain Pancake Mix (277 K PDF)
Dips and Snacks
Applesauce (230 K PDF)
Bagel Faces (234 K PDF)
Black Bean and Corn Salsa (243 K PDF)
Cottage Cheese Veggie Dip (224 K PDF)
Easy Hummus Dip (234 K PDF)
Fruit Quesadilla (217 K PDF)
Jicama Black Bean Dip (226 K PDF)
Make Your Own Trail Mix (288 K PDF)
White Bean Crostini (234 K PDF)
Soups
Condensed Cream Soup Substitute (232 K PDF)
Condensed Soup Mix (224 K PDF)
Hearty Chicken Vegetable Soup (229 K PDF)
Homemade Chicken Stock (243 K PDF
Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup (236 K PDF
Lentil Vegetable Soup (292 K PDF)
Macaroni and Chickpea Soup (295 K PDF)
Pumpkin and Black Bean Soup (236 K PDF)
Taco Soup (270 K PDF)
Tuscan White Bean, Sausage, and Kale Soup (236 K PDF)
Mains
Basic Stir Fry (287 K PDF)
Cheesy Enchilada Bake (279 K PDF)
Chicken Curry Brown Rice Casserole (235 K PDF)
Easy Macaroni Goulash (246 K PDF)
Make Your Own Casserole (320 K PDF
Make Your Own Pasta Salad (300 K PDF)
Oven Baked FIsh (305 K PDF)
Perfect Turkey (287 K PDF)
Roast Chicken (227 K PDF)
Shepherd's Pie (274 K PDF)
Skillet Lasagna (294 K PDF)
Sweet and Sour Chicken (237 K PDF)
Turkey Quesadilla (230 K PDF)
Wild Rice Hot Dish (244 K PDF)
Vegetables
Baked Potato Fries (237 K PDF)
Baked Tomato Slices (212 K PDF)
Easy Broccoli Hot or Cold (208 K PDF)
Easy Kale Bacon (320 K PDF)
Mashed Potatoes with Butternut Squash (226 K PDF)
Roasted Root Vegetables (236 K PDF)
Vegetable Blast (304 K PDF)
Salads
Apple Spinach Salad (321 K PDF)
Apple Waldorf Salad (232 K PDF)
Chopped Salad (300 K PDF)
Citrus Salad with Lemon Yogurt (235 K PDF)
Egg Salad (284 K PDF)
Fruit Coleslaw (236 K PDF)
Grains
Cooking Brown and Wild Rice (255 K PDF)
Whole Wheat Pizza Crust (233 K PDF)
Corn Bread (313 K PDF)
Savory Bread Pudding (294 K PDF)
Sesame Noodles (299 K PDF)
Sides and Sauces
Basic Marinara Sauce (235 K PDF)
Pizza Sauce (221 K PDF)
Refried Beans (275 K PDF)
Desserts and Sweets
Apple Crisp (242 K PDF)
Dessert Fruit Kebabs (228 K PDF)
Hearty Oatmeal Cookies (247 K PDF)
Microwaved Baked Apples (215 K PDF)
No-Crust Pumpkin Pie (231 K PDF)
Rice Pudding (298 K PDF)
Beverages
Berry Smoothies (303 K PDF)
Fruit and Yogurt Smoothie (245 K PDF)
Hot Cocoa Mix (218 K PDF)
Orange Julius (263 K PDF)
More recipe cards:
Simply Good Eating Recipe Cards, Volume 1
Simply Good Eating Recipe Cards, Volume 2
Other Recommended Resources
Spend Smart, Eat Smart — Iowa State University Extension Service — How to navigate the three easy steps to healthy meals: plan, shop, and eat. Includes recipes in Spanish.
Recipe Finder — United States Department of Agriculture — Search this bilingual database of recipes by ingredient, equipment, and price per recipe.
Recipe Rainbow — Pittsburgh Food Bank — Find recipes based on the ingredients you have on hand.
Kids Eat Right — Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics — Find scientifically-based health and nutrition information, including recipes and how-to videos, to help your children grow.
Fruits and Veggies More Matters — Information on the benefits of fruits and vegetables. Includes planning and shopping tips, recipes, and more.
Lists of Fruits and Vegetables — Find a new favorite with these lists of different fruits and vegetables by color.
List of Whole Grains — Learn more about the different whole grains that are available.
