Recipes and More

A little meal planning can go a long way. Whether you're whipping up a vegan feast or looking to use up all of the Thanksgiving leftovers, a few resealable containers and some imagination can go a long way to keep your fridge stocked and your mealtimes easy.

Cook ahead of time and pack everything up so that when you're heading out the door or coming home hungry, a healthy meal is right at your fingertips. 

Video by Goodful. 

Cook what you know! We all love to eat out, but let's face it-- sometimes restaurants don't offer the most nutritious options. 

No worries! There are tons of recipes out there that can show you how to make nutritious alternatives to your favorite restaurant meals at home, saving you money and keeping you healthy.

 Video by Sweet Potato Soul. 

The University of Maryland Baltimore's Go Green Initiative provides numerous links that offer healthy and sustainable ideas for food access and meal preparation. 

We've all seen celebrity chefs on television using ingredients that we've never seen at our local grocery store. There are many YouTube chefs providing recipes that feature everyday ingredients coming together to create delicious meals.

 Many of these chefs work out of their homes and do it for the love of cooking. Find the ones who cook what you love and explore their recipes to find inspiration!

Video by Tabitha Brown.

This is a great guide to using all of the various foods you can find at the farmers market. This free-to-download cookbook provides recipes, guides to seasonal availability, and helpful information on how to store your produce for maximum freshness. Find it here!

This is a great website to look at for nutrition and excellent meal plans and recipes (many available in Spanish) even if you aren't diabetic. The ADA Food Hub provides fantastic recipes such as their Baked Cauliflower Puree (pictured) that is a wonderful substitute for grits. Be sure to follow them on Instagram for more recipe ideas!