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Apr
April 23, 2024

5 Dinner Recipes Using Broccoli

April in Oklahoma is peak broccoli season! Find it the freshest at the Oklahoma farmers markets during April to June. Rest assured, you can always find broccoli frozen at the grocery store year-round. Broccoli Nutrition  Broccoli is a great source of fiber and provides natural sources of vitamins A and C. Eating foods with fiber, […]

Cooking Tips & Tricks Farmers Markets
27
Mar
March 27, 2024

10 Recipes That Use Leafy Greens

What is a Leafy Green? Varieties & How to Use Them Discover 10 easy and tasty recipes featuring romaine, iceberg, collard greens, and other favorite leafy greens! From nutrient-packed salads to hearty soups, these recipes highlight the health benefits and versatility of incorporating leafy greens into your diet. First, let’s dive into some facts about […]

Cooking Tips & Tricks
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Mar
March 27, 2024

Save Money, Shop Bulk: A Guide to Canned Vegetables

Vegetables are vegetables, regardless of whether they come from a can or a backyard garden. Canned vegetables are high in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, and despite being almost as nutritious as fresh vegetables, they are often overlooked. These veggies have a long shelf life, are available year-round, and provide an affordable way to reach the […]

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27
Mar
March 27, 2024

5 Zucchini Recipes in Under 30 Minutes

Zucchini is a flexible and nutritious vegetable that can be found in both sweet and savory recipes. It’s also quick-cooking, making it the perfect last-minute addition to a weeknight meal! Find five new meals ready in under 30 minutes here- all from Choose Homemade! Here we will explore a wide range of quick recipes with […]

Cooking Tips & Tricks
27
Mar
March 27, 2024

3 Recipes, 1 Bag of Spinach

Getting enough greens on our plates can be a challenging part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Although salads can be delicious,  there are plenty of other ways to boost your leafy green intake while keeping your plate diverse and full of flavor. A bag of spinach is the perfect place to start! It’s pre-washed, ready […]

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27
Mar
March 27, 2024

Save Money, Shop Bulk: A Guide to Oats

Steel-cut, quick cook, instant, and rolled. What do these all have in common? They are types of oats! While they may all start as whole-kernel oats, each type ends up having very different characteristics. Let’s dive into each variety of oats, how to use them, and the nutritional benefits that all oats hold! Types of […]

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27
Mar
March 27, 2024

Save Money, Shop Bulk: A Guide to Rice 

Intro Rice is a common food staple that many people eat every day. It can be used in many dishes, from simple sides to complex meals. If you want to shop for rice in bulk, it’s important to know about the different types of rice, nutrition information, the benefits of buying rice in large amounts, […]

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Feb
February 26, 2024

Kids In The Kitchen: Easy Cooking Tasks for Children by Age

Allowing kids to help out in the kitchen is an excellent way to get them feeling more involved during mealtime and may even open their minds to trying new foods. Kids are sponges, constantly learning from the people around them. This includes times when we are making dinner or baking sweet treats, so why not […]

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Jan
January 31, 2024

8 Ways to Save Time in the Kitchen

Finding time for cooking healthy meals in our busy lives can be challenging. However, with some planning and time-saving kitchen tricks, you can make tasty and nutritious meals in no time. This guide includes six handy kitchen tips to make cooking easier and mealtime more enjoyable!  1. Save Prep Time with Frozen Vegetables Using frozen […]

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