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Go deeper with these carefully curated collections of fruit and veggie stories.

Anatomy of a Peach

There are hundreds of peach varieties that provide us with delicious, juicy choices from May to October. But peaches don’t just taste good, they also pro…
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Learning & Nutrition

August is the time to start thinking about heading back to school! Are you thinking of the ways to help your kids succeed in school? Then consider how importan…
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Spanish Omelet

Preparation Time: 30 minutes 5 small Potatoes, peeled and sliced Vegetable cooking spray ½ medium Onion, minced 1 small Zucchini, sliced 1 &frac…
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Southwest Salad

Preparation Time: 30 minutes 1 lb Ground beef, extra lean ½ cup Onions, chopped 1 Tbsp Chili powder 2 tsp Ground cumin 1 cup Kidney beans, canne…
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Snappy Rice Dish

Preparation Time: 20 minutes 1 cup Mixed vegetables, fresh or frozen, cut into bite size pieces ½ cup Chicken broth, low sodium 1 cup Brown rice,…
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August Vegetable Gardening Tips

Hosted by our expert gardener, these timely suggestions will guide you through harvesting particular fruits and veggies during certain times [See Regional Info…
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Quick Green Bean Saute

Preparation Time: 20 minutes 1 lb Green beans, frozen 1 Tbsp Olive oil 1 large Yellow onion, thinly sliced ½ tsp Salt 1/8 tsp Black pepper 2 Ga…
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Pico de Gallo

Preparation Time: 20 minutes 1 lb Tomatoes, chopped 1 1/2 cups Onion, chopped 1/3 cup Cilantro, fresh, chopped 3 Jalapeno peppers, seeded, chopped…
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Lentil Vegetable Salad

Preparation Time: 30 minutes ½ cup Lentils, washed 1 can (15 oz) Potatoes, sliced 1 cup Peas, frozen 2 large Carrots, shredded 1 Tbsp Parsley 2…
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Caribbean Pink Beans

Preparation Time: 25 minutes 1 lb Pink beans, canned, low sodium 10 cups Water 2 medium Plantains, finely chopped 1 large Tomato, finely chopped 1 smal…
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