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Cooking 101 (Week 6) Quick and Easy Menus, Recipes and Tips for Singles and Couples Putting a Healthy Spin on Prepackaged Favorites

Many people do not have a lot of time to devote to meal preparation. While many convenience foods are available, some are high in sodium or fat. You can make these foods more nutritious without doing a lot of work.

Cooking 101 (Week 7) Quick and Easy Menus, Recipes and Tips for Singles and Couples: Cooking in Small Spaces Using a Microwave Oven

When deciding what to make for dinner, people usually consider taste, cost and convenience. Even if you have little time for meal preparation or live in a location with minimal cooking space, you still should consider nutrition.

Cooking 101 (Week 8) Quick and Easy Menus, Recipes and Tips for Singles and Couples Explore the World of Snacks!

Snacks provide nutrients that a breakfast, lunch or dinner may not include. Well-chosen snacks can refuel the body between those main meals. Enjoy a couple of daily snacks in smart-sized portions.

Cooking 101 (Week 9) Quick and Easy Menus, Recipes and Tips for Singles and Couples: Exploring Vegetarian Meals

Eating a balanced diet doesn’t have to be a challenge for those who choose to follow a vegetarian diet. Using a variety of protein sources can add zest to dishes while keeping them healthful and hearty.

Cooking and Eating With Low Vision

Imagine shopping for foods without the ability to compare prices, visually check produce for freshness, or even safely travel to and from the grocery store. Envision coming home with groceries but not being able to see inside the…

Cooking for Groups: A Volunteer’s Guide to Food Safety

The goal of this publication is to help volunteers prepare and serve food safely for large groups such as family reunions, church dinners, and community gatherings — whether the food is prepared at the volunteer's home and brought to the…

Cooking for One or Two

One- and two-person households are a growing sector in North Dakota and the United States. About 37% of U.S. two-person households (ages 45 to 64) were empty nesters. Eighty percent of those 65 and older were in two- or one-person…

Eat Smart: Cook Food Safely in a Microwave Oven

Did you know? The microwave oven was invented when a scientist walked by a magnetron (experimental microwave tube) and the chocolate bar in his pocket melted. Do microwaves make food radioactive? No. Using a microwave is a quick and easy…

Exploring North Dakota Foodways: Scandinavian Cuisine (Past and Present)

Scandinavian immigrants brought many food traditions to North Dakota. You might be familiar with foods such as lutefisk, lefse, Swedish meatballs, rømmegrøt, pickled herring, pickled beets, rye bread and a variety of baked goods.

Family Meal Times Issue 11: Promote Healthy Habits for a Healthy Lifestyle

Whether your child is overweight or not, healthful eating and exercise are keys to personal well-being. As a parent, you can take an active role and guide your child in the right direction to grow and pursue good health for a lifetime.
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