Recipe Source USDA MyPlate

Whole-grain-spaghetti with roasted cauliflower, hazelnuts and basil on plate

Cauliflower Shells with Cheese

Ingredients 1 pound whole wheat pasta shells 8 cups water 2 cups chopped cauliflower 1 1/2 cups milk, non-fat 1 teaspoon garlic salt 1/4 cup flour 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 cup cheese, low-fat Directions Wash hands with soap and…

Cabbage Salad

Cabbage Salad

Dill, mustard, and lemon juice give this crunchy salad a zesty dressing. Make the dressing ahead to save time later.

Celery with Apricot Blue Cheese Spread

Celery with Apricot Blue Cheese Spread

Ingredients 2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese 3 tablespoons fat-free cream cheese 1/2 cup fat-free yogurt (plain) 4 dried apricots 4 dried figs or dates 1/4 cup pecans 8 stalks celery Directions Chop dried fruit and pecans. Mix blue cheese, cream…

Cabbage Stir Fry

Cabbage Stir-Fry

Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 cup chopped onion 2 green peppers, medium (chopped) 1 small head cabbage (chopped) 2 cloves garlic (chopped, or 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder) 2 tablespoons soy sauce, low-sodium Directions Wash hands with soap and…

Cafe Mocha

Cafe Mocha

Jazz up this hot drink by adding cinnamon.

California Avocado Super Summer Wrap

California Avocado Super Summer Wrap

Ingredients 1 ripe avocado (seeded, peeled, and cut into chunks) 1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt 1 teaspoon lime juice 1/2 cup blueberries 1/2 cup carrots (grated) 1/4 cup red onion (chopped) 2 cups fresh arugula (chopped) 12 ounces cooked…

Candied Yams

Candied Yams

Enjoy this side dish for a Thanksgiving treat or anytime yams are in season.

Cantaloupe Cooler

Cantaloupe Cooler

Ingredients 1 cantaloupe (ripe) 2 1/2 cups orange juice (cold) 2 tablespoons sugar (granulated) ice (crushed) Directions Wash hands with soap and water. Cut melon in half. Scoop out seeds, remove rind and discard. Cut melon into 1-inch cubes. In…

Caramel Sauce

Caramel Sauce

Serve this sauce over fruit or frozen yogurt for a dessert or special snack.

Caramelized Mushroom and Vidalia Onion Risotto

Caramelized Mushroom and Vidalia Onion Risotto

Ingredients 1 Vidalia onion (thinly sliced vertically) 2 tablespoons canola oil (divided) 1 pound cremini mushrooms (sliced) 1 cup short-grain brown rice 1/4 cup dry white wine 2 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth 3 cups water 1 1/2 cups…