Cooking Matters MI

Are you curious what's in season this summer here in Michigan? Check out this site! It tells you what month all your favorite fruits and veggies are in season! Find it here: michigan.gov/documents/osa/M…

Will you be grilling this summer? Try this awesome grilled fruit salad recipe! It makes an amazing snack, side, or healthy dessert! Find it here: sofabfood.com/grilled-fruit-…

Did u know u can grill fruit? Grilling fruit caramelizes the natural sugars in fruits and helps enhance their sweetness. This makes it a yummy, easy, healthy dessert, but also great in savory dishes such as salads, salsa, & kabobs! Try pineapple, peaches, pears, or watermelon!

Now that it's getting warmer in MI, there are many farmers markets opening up! Farmers markets are a great way to support your local economy & farmers and get cheap, in season, fresh, & delicious produce! Use this site to find a farmers market near you! mifma.org/find-a-farmers-mar…

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Happy Memorial Day! We would like to take this time to celebrate all of those who have served our country. We thank you for your service and ultimate sacrifice!

Memorial Day BBQs and cookouts are just around the corner! Check out this site for some awesome, simple, healthy, and delicious recipes! Find them here: eatingwell.com/recipes/19917…

Looking for a simple, delicious, healthy, kid approved meal? Try this homemade chicken nuggets!

It has been warm here in Michigan lately! That means summer is just around the corner! Check out these awesome, cheap, healthy, and delicious summer recipes! Find them here: snaped.fns.usda.gov/nutritio…

Our latest blog post is live! Check it out to learn about what's in season this spring in Michigan! Find it here: cookingmattersdetroit.org/ne…

Summer is just around the corner! You know what that means? It’s time for ice cream! Try this 🍦🍦 hack to get more fruit in your diet, but still get that delicious ice cream satisfaction! Try it with any of your fav fruits like watermelon, strawberry, or pineapple!! 🍉🍓🍍🤤🤤

Short on time this week? Try making a sheet pan dinner! They are so quick, delicious, and simple! Just prep your veggies and protein, throw it in the oven, and wait! Your amazing family dinner will be ready in no time with little to no effort!

Did you know canned produce can be just as healthy and amazing, if not better, than fresh produce? Canned produce is packed at its peak ripeness, so it locks in all the nutrients. It also can be cheaper than fresh produce when it’s out of season!

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Do you struggle getting your little ones to eat their fruits and veggies? Try cutting them into fun shapes! You can make appealing patterns or faces! Remember, we eat with our eyes, so making food look fun and delicious can invite kids to try new things!

Did you know frozen produce can be just as healthy & delicious as fresh produce? Frozen produce is harvested & packed at its peak ripeness allowing all the vitamins & minerals to be locked in. They can be cheaper than fresh produce that’s out of season!

Did you know popcorn is a whole grain? It is an amazing, healthy snack full of fiber & other nutrients! Try making your own flavored popcorn to cut down on salt, sugar, & saturated fat intake. Check out this site to find healthy popcorn flavorings: liveeatlearn.com/easy-homema…

Spring is amongst us! That means it’s time for spring cleaning! Take this time to clean out your fridge & pantry! Work shelf by shelf & check the expiration dates of all your food. Check out this link to find out what those dates on your food really mean: news.extension.uconn.edu/201…

Our latest blog post is live! Check it out to learn how to grow your own seedlings in 5 easy steps! Find it here: cookingmattersdetroit.org/ne…

It’s spring! That means it’s time for fresh, bright foods. This veggie wrap is a quick and easy way to use up some of those leftover veggies in your fridge. This wrap is so fresh and delicious! It makes an amazing snack or lunch! Find the recipe here: cookingmatters.org/recipes/v…