Dairy and Strawberry Summer Dishes
Check out these delicious recipes that raise the bar on one of our favorite food pairings – dairy and strawberries!
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Take A Hike – But Don’t Forget the Cheese!
Looking for the perfect high-protein food to throw in your backpack? With the array of shelf-stable cheeses available, even the most discerning hiker will have options to choose from.
Read moreChild Nutrition Culinary Workshop
Welcome to the first-ever, virtual culinary experience with Chef Jessica! Sponsored by ODE and ODNC, school and child nutrition professionals across Oregon are invited to watch or cook along with Jessica as she prepares easy, tasty and fun recipes that meet Child Nutrition Program guidelines. Participants receive tips for shaking up old recipes with new flavors and ideas to keep
Read moreFood Hero’s Gardening Challenge helps kids grow with dairy and plants
Join ODNC and Food Hero with Food Hero’s Grow This! Oregon Garden Challenge this spring. 38,000 free seed packets, donated by Bi-Mart, will be distributed by Food Hero to Oregon state residents as part of the program which aims to inspire kids to grow their own gardens and eat a healthy diet.
Read moreHack Your Pizza With These Quick Tips
Take your pizza to the next level with these quick hacks that are sure to spice up your pie, no matter if it comes from a box or straight from your own oven!
Read moreBe a Food Hero: Cooking With Kids (VIDEO)
Do you have a picky eater at home? It’s always a challenge to get kids to eat healthy, but studies have shown that if you involve your child in the meal prep, they are more likely to eat what they prepare. Plus it gives them something productive and fun to do during times while they are homebound. In this video,
Read moreStay Home, Stay Safe, Stay Healthy
We will all remember the Spring of 2020 because of the stay at home restrictions put in place to help stop the spread of disease. To make the most of the time, we offer you these tips to stay healthy while staying home.
Read moreBack-To-School Tasty Snack
Bring friends together with this cheesy dip. Serves 5 Dietitian’s Tip: A fun way to get calcium, protein and whole grains. INGREDIENTS 2.5 oz. cream cheese 6.5 oz. cheese, cheddar, yellow, reduced fat, shredded 1/3 cup yogurt, low-fat, plain 2 Tablespoons milk, 1% low-fat 20 crackers, whole grain, low-salt INSTRUCTIONS Place cream cheese and cheddar cheese in
Read morePie for Breakfast? Yes please!
Start your 4th of July off right with this tasty red, white, and blue fruit, yogurt, and cereal pie. Serves 10 Dietitian’s Tip: This Breakfast Greek Yogurt Pie will add dairy protein, healthy fruits, and whole grains to your day. INGREDIENTS 5 cups bran flakes cereal ½ cup chopped walnuts 6 tablespoons unsalted melted butter 4 tablespoons honey
Read moreTry A New Kind of Ice Cream Float
Have a relaxing “float” through summer with this idea for a treat with less sugar and calories. Of course you can always make it more indulgent by using your favorite soda flavor. Serves 1 Dietitian’s Tip: These floats made with sparkling mineral water will contribute less sugar and calories to your diet than traditional floats. INGREDIENTS 1 scoop
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