Recipe Source USDA MyPlate

Pasta salad with grilled vegetables, zucchini, eggplant, asparagus and tomatoes.

Italian Vegetables

Ingredients 2 cups water1 cup broccoli florets1 cup cauliflower florets2 zucchini, small (sliced)1 onion, small (diced)3 celery stalks (chopped)1 can tomato sauce (8 ounces)2 teaspoons basilsalt (1 teaspoon, optional)1 pound package of pasta, any shape (cooked) Directions Notes Learn more…

Spicy Grilled Caribbean Jerk Chicken drumsticks and thighs on a black platter on a wooden table

Jamaican Jerk Chicken

Ingredients 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (ground) 1 1/2 teaspoons allspice (ground) 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper (ground) 1 tablespoon hot pepper (chopped) 1 teaspoon hot pepper (crushed, dried) 2 teaspoons oregano (crushed) 2 teaspoons thyme 1/2 teaspoon salt 6 garlic clove…

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Ivory Coast Bananas with Caramel Sauce

Ingredients 6 bananas (large) 6 tablespoons butter 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup evaporated milk, skim 2 teaspoons cornstarch, dissolved in 2 teaspoons water Directions 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place unpeeled banana on a baking sheet. Prick the skin…

Jean’s Banana Pudding Parfait

Jean’s Banana Pudding Parfait

Ingredients 8 ginger snap cookies (crushed) 7 medium ripe bananas (sliced thin) 1 cup nonfat milk 1 1-oz box instant sugar-free, fat-free vanilla pudding 1 1/4 cups low-fat vanilla yogurt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup fat-free frozen whipped topping…

Jiffy Oatmeal Crunch

Jiffy Oatmeal Crunch

Ingredients 1/2 cup margarine or butter 3/4 cup brown sugar (firmly packed) 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 2 cups quick oats (uncooked) 1 cup raisins Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9 x 13…

Julia’s Sauteed & Steamed Collards

Julia’s Sauteed & Steamed Collards

Ingredients 16 cups chopped collards (small leaves) 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 large garlic cloves 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper flakes 1 teaspoon salt-free seasoning Directions Cut bottom stems from collards. Wash and cut collards into bite-sized pieces. Place in colander…

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Jollof Rice

Ingredients 2 pounds cooked meat, cut into 1-inch cubes (use chicken, bacon, shrimp, or smoked pork) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup onion, yellow (finely chopped) 1/2 cup green peppers (finely chopped) ground ginger (1/2 teaspoon, optional) 1 can whole…

kale and cranberry salad in a bowl

Kale and Cranberry Stir-Fry

Ingredients 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 1/4 cup onion (chopped or 1⁄4 medium onion) 1/4 cup dried cranberries 1 clove minced garlic or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 6 cups kale, chopped (leaf portion, no stems) 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice…

Julie’s Cranberry Chutney

Julie’s Cranberry Chutney

Ingredients 3 cups whole, fresh cranberries 1 cup water 1 Juice of one orange 1/2 cup sugar 1 Granny Smith apple (chopped) 1 small onion (chopped) 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/4 teaspoon garam masala…

Honey Glazed Turnips

Honey Glazed Turnips

Ingredients 3 turnips, medium, about 1 1/2 pounds (sliced or cubed) 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons canola oil 1/4 cup water 1/4 salt (1/4 teaspoon, to taste) 1/4 pepper (1/4 teaspoon, to taste) Directions Wash hands with soap and water.…