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Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potatoes are one of the most nutritious and tasty vegetables you can eat! You can enjoy this recipe as-is, or jazz it up by adding in 1/4 cup maple syrup or 1 chipotle in adobo sauce. Try serving with Creole Meatloves with Trinity Gravy.

Serves 4-6

NYC Sizzling Soft Taco with Southwest Roasted Chicken and Corn Relish

NYC Sizzling Soft Taco with Southwest Roasted Chicken and Corn Relish

This exciting and fun-to-prepare meal has whole grains and fresh vegetables, making it both a delicious and nutritious meal for you and your family. You can also swap in or add Vegetarian “Veg-Head” Beans as a vegetarian option.

This dish was served in over 1600 New York City school's as part of Yum-o!'s collaboration with the New York City Department of Education's Office of SchoolFood!

Serves 4

Italian Rollatini

Italian Rollatini

Baked and bubbly, this combination of ingredients is irresistible! For a vegetarian meal, use tofu sausage.

Serves 4-6

BASIC PANTRY

It helps to have the following ingredients on hand in the kitchen. That way, you don't have to run out to the store every time you want to whip up something delicious.

You can print out this list, walk through your kitchen and check off what you have and what you need. Then bring the list with you to the grocery store and stock up! Or you can check off the items right on this sheet below and print it out. Click here for a printer-friendly version of the list.

 

IN THE SPICE RACK

HAVE
NEED
 
- bay leaves
- black pepper
- cayenne pepper
- chili powder
- curry powder (or paste)
- dried oregano
- dried thyme
- grill seasoning such as McCormick Montreal Steak Seasoning
- ground cinnamon
- ground cumin
- paprika
- poultry seasoning
- red pepper flakes
- salt

IN THE FRIDGE

HAVE
NEED
 
- capers
- carrots
- celery
- dijon mustard
- eggs
- flat-leaf parsley
- hot sauce you like (everyone likes different levels of spiciness so pick the one that is right for you!)
- ketchup
- mayonnaise
- milk
- Parmigiano Reggiano
- soy sauce

MISCELLANEOUS PANTRY ITEMS

HAVE
NEED
 
- baking potatoes (such as Russet or Idaho)
- extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
- garlic cloves - lots!
- lemons
- limes
- nuts (almonds, peanuts, pecans, walnuts)
- pasta
- peanut butter
- pure maple syrup
- roasted red peppers (12-16 ounce jar)
- Spanish or yellow onions

IN THE CUPBOARD

HAVE
NEED
 
- beef stock (canned or boxed)
- chicken stock (canned or boxed)
- diced tomatoes (canned)