This month marks the start of the third year of Menu Makers and we're celebrating with a double feature: black beans AND rice! Check out these great recipes, which include a salad, soup, stuffed peppers and more!
This month's Menu Makers feature -- dried great northern beans -- is great for making baked beans, chili, vegetable dips and soups -- plus we've even thrown a dessert into the mix! Take a look at all the recipes here.
Fall is in the air and we've got apples on the shelf, so we've got some great recipes as a bonus this month. You can find them here!
Did you know that pinto beans are the most widely produced beans in the U.S.? They are also incredibly versatile -- from salad to dessert, breakfast to dinner, there are so many ways to use this month's Menu Makers feature. In addition to some excellent recipes, we've also included instructions for preparing and storing the [...]
Much like August, this month's featured item may have you wondering what other ways there are to use it beyond it's traditional preparation; rest assured we've got plenty of options for you! For all you ramen noodle lover's out there, we challenge you to think outside the bowl and try some of these savory and sweet options.
Ready for your next Menu Makers feature?! Yes, we know it's only half-way through August and you may not have had a chance to try all the spaghetti noodle recipes yet, but we just couldn't wait! In addition to the delicious recipes we posted earlier this month, we're also giving you a full bonus set featuring [...]
Do you ever find yourself using an ingredient for one specific dish over and over again, without thinking about the other ways you might be able to incorporate it into something new and exciting? This month's Menu Makers feature -- spaghetti noodles -- could easily be considered one of those ingredients. However, these noodles provide [...]
Sour cream pear bread...orange-glazed chicken with pears...patriotic fruit salad...pear and watermelon salsa...pear chocolate cake...fruity sorbet swirl... Are you hungry yet? Make sure to check out this month's Menu Makers recipes featuring canned pears! You can find them all by clicking here.
Do you know about all the health benefits of salmon? Eating this fish provides: Omega-3 fatty acids to help support brain function, boost eye health and lower triglycerides (which helps prevent heart disease) Selenium that helps protect against free radical damage and is great for healthy hair, skin, nails and bones Vitamin D, which helps regulate [...]
Have you ever considered putting vegetable soup in your meatloaf? How about adding greens or grilled cheese cubes to your bowl of soup? Canned vegetable soup is May's Menu Makers feature, and there are a variety of ways to use this pantry staple! The recipes -- along with others -- can be found here.
This month, Menu Makers is featuring dried lentils and this item might just be more versatile than you think! From soup to smoothies, these little legumes are high in protein and fiber. Want to give them a try? Check out these recipes.
Looking for a way to create some crunch? This month, the Menu Makers program is featuring toasted oats cereal. From savory to sweet, this product can be used in so many ways to create a variety of dishes. Check out March's recipes -- which range from cereal bars and snack mixes to chicken strips and parfaits -- here. Happy cooking!
Warm Up With Some Delicious Recipes! Our Menu Makers program features a food shelf staple (as well as a seasonally appropriate item) this month: cream soup. It is an extremely versatile product that can be used to create comfort foods to warm the belly and the soul. Whether you call them hot dishes or casseroles, cream [...]
Eat Well. Do Good Things. That is the slogan for the Menu Makers program at Neighbors, Inc. The concept, brought forth by Neighbors volunteers, is to provide affordable, simple, healthy (and delicious) recipes for food shelf products. Each month a different product and different set of recipes is featured. Clients who visit the food shelf are [...]
The product featured for our Menu Makers program in November is the product that started it all: cranberries. Recipes for this seasonal favorite are new (no repeats from the last time it was featured) and we think you're really going to like them! The staff favorite by far is the delicious Cranberry Pulled Pork. We were [...]
Wonderful Recipes for Nutritious Black Beans! There were so many great black beans recipes to choose from, Menu Makers is featuring black beans as its product of the month again in October. Plus, black beans are a healthy, affordable source of protein, vitamins and minerals. Healthy Facts About Black Beans: Considered one of the world's [...]
New Twists on a Classic - Tomato Soup Recipes Featured Tomato Soup is one of the most donated items to food shelves. In addition to eating it as soup, there are a lot of ways you can cook with it! Check out some of the delicious items you can make with a can of tomato [...]
Menu Makers Features Green Bean Recipes in July Use canned green beans (or stop by your local farmer's market to get fresh green beans) for these delicious recipes! Either way, we would like to share some recipe ideas to help you put a new spin on some classic dishes. Bon appetite! Green Bean Flyer The [...]
To complete the three month "sugar trilogy," we are featuring yet another dessert product for our Menu Makers program in June: chocolate cake. These chocolate cake recipes will be distributed, along with a box of chocolate cake mix, to food shelf clients throughout the month of June. You can also get a copy of these [...]