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Learn basic cooking techniques and get inspired to cook a variety of new and tasty meals for your family. 

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Beans, Lentils, Chickpeas and Split Peas

Cooking 101

Family Meals

Field to Fork/Garden to Table

Grilling

Now You're Cookin'!

Quick Mixes

Recipes

Pinching Pennies in the Kitchen

Pulse Crops

Vary Your Veggies

Whole Fruits

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Food Preparation Publications

Family Meal Times Issue 1: Family Meals Matter

Making regular family meals a priority is important. Not every meal has to be a sit-down dinner extravaganza. This publication gives you ideas on how you can take back your time.

Family Meal Times Issue 2: Make Family Meals a Tradition

A family tradition has been defined as an activity that is significant and meaningful for family members and is coordinated and repeated through time. Building family traditions that last and have personal meaning for family…

Family Meal Times Issue 3: Eat Better – Eat Together

Research has shown that when children eat with families, their overall nutrition and diets improve. Usually meals eaten with family members include less fat, less soda pop

Family Meal Times Issue 5: Improving Family Communication with Family Meals

Family mealtimes provide a built-in opportunity to visit with other family members and enjoy good conversation. Regular conversation in a natural setting helps family members learn the give-and-take of effective communication.

Family Meal Times Issue 6: Learning to Eat Right at Family Meals

Families who regularly eat together tend to have healthier eating habits and better health.

Family Meal Times Issue 8: Feeding a Family on a Thrifty Budget

Food prices have been rising for the past several years. Many families may be concerned about how they will get healthful meals on the table for their loved ones. You can provide your family with nutritious, tasty and simple meals, even…

Family Meal Times Issue 10: Make-ahead Meals Save Dinnertime Tonight

With today's busy schedules, families often do not think about what's for dinner until it's time to eat.

Family Meal Times Issue 12: Savor Family Moments

Although getting your entire family together for mealtime may seem impossible, the benefits of this tradition are worth practicing.

Family Meal Times Issue 4: Family Fun at the Dinner Table

Family meals become more memorable when you get everybody involved at the dinner table. Our memories are associated with our experiences.  

Family Meal Times Issue 7: Basic Cooking Skills Help Keep Family Meals on the Table

Basic cooking skills are a must when cooking for yourself or others, especially family members. These skills provide a foundation for all family meals.
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