Category Archives: Healthy Recipes
Healthy on a Budget Recipes
These recipes and cooking suggestions were used by Judy Radant in our latest “Healthy on a Budget” demonstration at Faith in Action. Great for fall and eating seasonally too. QUICK PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY SNACK BARS Pre heat oven … Continue reading
IN SEASON: Abundant Zucchini
Chelsea Community Kitchen features “IN SEASON” a blog post about what’s currently in season in Southeast Michigan with local sources for those in Western Washtenaw County. Guest writers are encourage to contact us at chelseacommunitykitchen@gmail.com for info about submitting a … Continue reading
TECHNIQUE TIPS: Charring vs. Roasting Peppers
Chelsea Community Kitchen features “Technique Tips” a blog post with tips for preparing produce. Guest writers are encourage to contact us at chelseacommunitykitchen@gmail.com for info about submitting a potential post. How to make roasted peppers? … Continue reading
IN SEASON: Cherries
Chelsea Community Kitchen features “IN SEASON” a blog post about what’s currently in season in Southeast Michigan with local sources for those in Western Washtenaw County. Guest writers are encourage to contact us at chelseacommunitykitchen@gmail.com for info about submitting a … Continue reading
Warm One Pot Meals for Chilly Fall Evenings
We certainly have been having some chilly fall evenings. But, don’t fret; help for countering them at dinner time is on the way. Thursday, November 14, 7 – 9 PM at the Chelsea First United Methodist Church kitchen, instructor Peter … Continue reading
September & October – Busy months for CCK
We got started in August in the run-up to the September 15 5H Community Read Kickoff with these events: Cooking “out of the box” and Capella Farm Tour Cooking with Your Grandkids (sponsored by the Chelsea Area Garden Club) – … Continue reading
Include Healthy, Local Food in Your Plans for April and May
Here are two CCK offerings you won’t want to miss: Connecting to Your Local Food System – Visit our booth at the Chelsea Spring Expo, Saturday, April 14, 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM, in the WSEC cafeteria. The Expo opens … Continue reading
Cooking, Not Cooking — and Learning to Cook Again
With economic and cultural changes, home cooking has gained a resurgence in awareness and importance. Join CCK’s own Peter di Lorenzi for a cooking demo and presentation. Recipes will be provided. Peter’s watch words for everyday cooking are tasty, easy, … Continue reading
Skinning Tomatoes – the Microwave Alternative to Dropping Them in Boiling Water
I’m planning to use some of our homegrown tomatoes in a recipe tonight and I want to take the skins off the easy way. Here’s how to do it: 1. Wash the tomatoes and place them on a cutting board. … Continue reading
Cooking Tip: Eggplant 2
If you have a panini grill or any top-and-bottom, clam-type grill, then you will be able to grill eggplant ‘steaks’ or slices of any thickness with a minimum of oil. Simply cut lengthwise or cross-cut strips [unpeeled] to desired thickness; … Continue reading
