Holidays in the kitchen mean baking. We love to bake and here in the Leishman Center a little something sweet is looked forward to by our students.
There are many alternatives to the traditional bleached white flour and bleached white sugar that offer not only nutritional benefits but more complex flavor ...
In the Leishman Center we emphasize cooking with the seasons while also encouraging freezing or canning seasonal fruits for winter enjoyment.
Fruit crisps are a great way to use these delicious fruits. Crisps are quick to prepare and great to satisfy the after dinner sweet craving while suitable for breakfast or ...
The season of plentiful zucchini
Looking for another use of your garden zucchini? It’s that time of year when gardeners have an abundance of these fresh vegetables.
Zucchini is a variety of summer squash, grown now in local gardens and also found year-round in the grocery store. They are best picked when ...
Several students have requested ideas to lighten up the picnic foods of summer. One of the favorites is this coleslaw recipe, not only is it delicious but offers some rich doses of nutrients while using seasonal produce.
The dressing replaces the traditional creamy mayonnaise or sour cream base by using cashew ...
June and July are wonderful months to enjoy fresh berries here in the Midwest. When in season, their flavor is at the optimum level and prices are budget friendly. A simple way to stock up for your winter enjoyment is to freeze berries.
Freezing is a simple, fast way to preserve ...
Spring is the time to lighten up. The first sprouts of spring are beautiful greens bursting from the earth ready to add freshness to your meals and lighten up your diet.
Spring greens vary from robust peppery flavors, bright citrus to more neutral flavors like spinach and parsley. Some greens to ...
