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Home Cooking
Whether you're new to cooking or a seasoned pro, there's always more to learn. Recipes, food prep, food safety, and more — we have it all right here!
The Recipe Box
Quick, simple recipes using easy-to-find ingredients that work in even the tightest budgets.
Food Preparation
How to use kitchen equipment, prepare produce, cook legumes, and more.
Food Safety
Information on how to keep your kitchen clean and your food safe.
Family Dining
Tips for getting your kids involved in meal preparation and establishing a family mealtime.
Featured Resources
Roasted Root Vegetables
Try our delicious veggies recipe (236 K PDF) for a hearty, colorful side to your next meal.
Other Recommended Resources
Healthy Eating — Support your health at every stage of life with the foods you eat.
Simply Good Eating —Classes that help people with limited incomes make healthy food choices and be more active.
Cooking Matters® Minnesota — Hands-on, cooking based nutrition education programs that help low-income families prepare healthy and tasty meals.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Food Assistance Programs — Minnesota Department of Human Services — Learn how to apply for food assistance and other food support.
Find Hunger and Food Resources— Hunger Solutions Minnesota — Find a food shelf, Meals on Wheels, Summer Food Service Program, food support office, or WIC program near you.
Women, Infants, & Children (WIC) Program — Minnesota Department of Health — Supplemental food program for pregnant women, infants and children. Find an office near you: English | Spanish | Hmong | Somali
Bridge to Benefits Minnesota — Children's Defense Fund — Learn about support programs and tax credits; see if you are eligible. English | Spanish
