Lemon Basil Potato Salad with Bacon
Get the facts on selection, storage, prep and nutrition for our Lemon Basil Potato Salad with Bacon recipe.
Triple Citrus Rosemary Almond Shortbread Bars
Discover smart selection, storage and prep tips for Triple Citrus Rosemary Almond Shortbread Bars.
Parsley Mint Pesto
Learn smart selection, storage and nutrition information before making Parsley Mint Pesto.
Deviled Eggs Come Out of Their Shell
Try one of these amped up deviled eggs recipes, like avocado lime, chipotle bacon and creamy three-onion.
Sweet and Seasonal Strawberry Recipes for Spring
Welcome spring with our seasonal recipe roundup featuring fresh strawberries.
Fresh Egg Recipes from Indiana Farmers
Get the recipes for Angel Food Cake and Easy Quiche, submitted by Indiana egg farmers.
Double Duty Dips
Scoop up good health with these nutritious and pleasing dip recipes, which include Hot Wings Hummus, Smoked Salmon Dip and Warm Turnip Greens and Bacon Dip.
Whole Grain Grocery Guide
Now that we’ve offered up some of our favorite fall recipes for whole grain salads, here’s a quick guide to picking out grains – quinoa, barley and brown rice – at the grocery store.
Brown Rice Salad with Pears, Walnuts and Gorgonzola
Try a new twist on salad with healthy brown rice instead of lettuce in this filling fall dish that features in-season pears, walnuts and gorgonzola cheese.
Curried Barley with Cranberries, Raisins and Pecans
This barley dish is the newest fall comfort food with flavors like cranberry, curry and garlic.
3 Great Fall Recipes for Whole Grain Salads
Have you ever wondered which grains are really considered whole? Are you baffled about gluten and whether you should avoid it?
Cinnamon-Spiced Quinoa with Apples and Sweet Potato
Give hearty fall flavor to a popular new grain – quinoa – with apples, sweet potatoes and cinnamon.
Apple Facts and Recipes for the Fall Harvest
Celebrate the fall apple harvest with delicious recipes and interesting facts about this all-American fruit.
Melon Mania: Recipes Using Cantaloupe, Honeydew and Watermelons
Fresh, juicy Indiana melons ripen in mid-summer. Here are some recipes utilizing cantaloupes, honeydew and watermelons as ingredients.
Cold Cucumber Avocado Soup
This creamy cold cucumber soup uses avocado, as well as mint, parsley, yogurt and buttermilk, to make a refreshing green summer soup that requires no cooking.
Cold Summer Soups: Recipes to Beat the Heat
Create simple, no-cooking-required summer soups filled with Indiana favorites like corn, cucumbers, tomatoes and watermelon. Recipes include Southwestern Corn Chowder, Cucumber Avocado Soup and Watermelon Gazpacho.
Watermelon Gazpacho
Juicy watermelon combines with garden herbs, bell peppers and cucumbers to create this summer soup that requires no cooking.
Southwestern Corn Chowder
This no-cook summer corn chowder is a slightly chunky, grainy-textured soup due to the corn. If you like creamed corn, it’ll remind you of that.
Fresh Takes on Spring Flavors
Our nutritionist offers fresh takes on spring flavors with these recipes: Green Pea Soup with Fresh Mint, Spinach-Arugula-Walnut Pesto over Whole-Wheat Penne, and Fresh Strawberry Muffins.
Fresh Strawberry Muffins
Fresh strawberries star in these easy, half-whole-grain muffins. They’re perfect for Mother’s Day breakfast in bed, weekend brunches or any special breakfast or snack.
Green Pea Soup with Fresh Mint
Green soup that’s good for your heart! Peas are loaded with cholesterol-lowering soluble fiber, and the onions, garlic, carrots and celery all contain powerful disease-fighting nutrients.
Spinach-Arugula-Walnut Pesto
Combine in-season baby spinach leaves with peppery arugula and walnuts for an earthy, less oily version of pesto.
Macaroni and Cheese with Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Find smart selection, storage and preparation tips as well as nutritional benefits of our recipe for Macaroni and Cheese with Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomatoes.
Garlic-Roasted Lamb Recipe: A Russell Family Favorite
Garlic cloves add great flavor to leg of lamb or rack of lamb in this recipe provided by Indiana farmers who raise lamb.
Comfort Foods With a (Healthy) Twist
Stay warm, healthy and happy this winter with all your favorite comfort foods, including healthy versions of macaroni and cheese, cornbread, and turkey or chicken pot pie.
Homestyle Pot Pie Soup
Find smart selection, storage and prep tips as well as nutritional benefits for our Homestyle Turkey or Chicken Pot Pie Soup recipe.
Whole Grain Jalapeño Cornbread
Find smart selection, storage and prep tips as well as nutritional benefits for our Whole Grain Jalapeño Cornbread recipe.
Celebrate National Popcorn Poppin’ Month
Many people think popcorn, sweet corn and field corn are on in the same – but they’re not. Learn more about popcorn in celebration of National Popcorn Poppin’ Month in October. These recipes include Espresso Popcorn, Sweet and Hot Popcorn, Caramel Almond Popcorn Clusters, and Cranberry-Orange Caramel Popcorn.
By the Sea: Flavorful Seafood Recipes
Whether you’re sticking it on a skewer, a bun, on a plate of pasta, or cooking it on a plank, these flavorful seafood recipes make for a perfect summer dinner. Try your hand at plank cooking with Cedar-Plank Roasted Salmon, substitute that hamburger with a grilled thai tuna patty, and enjoy your delicious shrimp glazed or tossed with pasta.
The Perfect Dip: Recipes for Dips and Salsas
Whether preparing for a summer cookout or having friends over for the big game, these dips and salsas are great for big groups — or delicious enough to enjoy on your own. These dips and salsa recipes include Zesty Corn and Black Bean Salsa, Pumpkin Cheesecake Dip, Crab Dip, Spicy Summer Salsa, Baked Pumpkin Cheese Dip and Eggplant and Bell Pepper Dip.
Fresh Salad Recipes
Indulge in the fresh tastes of the garden with delicious salads like Napa Cabbage Salad, Zucchini, Corn and Tomato Salad, Mediterranean Orzo Salad, and Spinach Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette.
Cast Iron Recipes
Whether on the stove top, in the oven or over a fire, cooking with cast iron is a farm house tradition with a delicious list of recipes. Classic Fried Catfish, Buffalo Chicken Dip, Broccoli Cheese Cornbread and Harvest Pork Chops are just some of these great dishes.
Pumped for Pumpkin Recipes
Think outside of the pie plate with this nutrient-rich cucurbit. Our recipes include Henrietta’s Pumpkin Bread, Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins, Pumpkin Pancakes and Nancy’s Best Ever Pumpkin Bars.
Perfect Pear Recipes
Celebrate this fall-harvested fruit with flavorful recipes for Pear Cranberry Chutney, Arugula and Pear Salad With Pine-Nut Crusted Goat Cheese, French Green Bean Salad With Pears and Parmesan, and Caramelized Pear Tarts.
Apples are Star Player in Winning Tailgating Recipes
Our tailgating recipes – including apple-themed variations on pizza, baked beans and fall-themed salad – win with great taste and good health.
Maple-Glazed Duck Recipe
Maple Leaf Farms shared their recipe for Maple-Glazed Duck with Gingered Cranberry Pear Chutney, showing how simple it is to craft a restaurant-worthy duck entree in your home kitchen.
Fair Fare: Recipes Inspired by the State Fair
There are few things more delicious — and more deep fried — than food at state fairs. Here are some of our favorite fair-inspired recipes.
You’re a Real Peach: The Ripe Fruit Stars in These Fruity Recipes
August is National Peach Month. Celebrate with some vine-ripened facts, baking tips and our favorite peach recipes including Peach-Blackberry Short Cakes, Iced Summer Peaches, Peach Parfait and Bourbon-Peach BBQ Pork Chops
Quick and Easy Dinner Recipes
Pull out this clip-and-cook meal of Parmesan-crusted chicken breasts, green bean bundles and lemon-thyme rice pilaf for a speedy weeknight dinner.
Don’t Feel Blue: Recipes Inspired by Summer’s Fresh Blueberries
July is National Blueberry Month because it is the peak of the harvest season. Enjoy this summer berry with these deliciously sweet recipes including Blueberry Buckle Coffee Cake, Blueberry Dump Cake, Fruit Tarts, Panna Cotta, Fresh Berry Pie, Blueberry Swirl Ice Pops and Blueberry Ice Cream
Potluck Recipes
Potato salads, deviled eggs, baked beans and more recipes perfect for your next potluck or family reunion.
How to Grill Fruit
Grilled fruit can be a tasty side dish or dessert – from grilled pineapple on your burger to grilled banana s’mores. Our nutritionist offers several suggestions.
Veg Out: Vegetarian Dinner Ideas
No meat? No problem! Here are some of our favorite vegetarian-friendly dinner ideas that are sure to satisfy even the biggest appetites. These recipes include Mediterranean Spinach Quiche, Baked Stuffed Acorn Squash, Stuffed Peppers, Eggplant, Mozzarella and Pesto Gratins and Farmers Market Stir-Fry.
Recipes That Are Perfect For a Picnic
Grab that red and white checkered blanket and head outside. We’ve got a collection of flavorful recipes to fill your picnic basket and satisfy your appetite. From Salmon Caesar Wraps and Toasted Turkey and Brie Sandwiches to Easy Salt Pickles, Watermelon Tomato Salad and a delicious Summer Slaw.
Recipes For Summertime Cookouts and Picnics
Our dietitian-approved summer cookout and picnic recipes highlight Indiana favorites such as sweet corn and watermelon.
Guide to Grilling Vegetables
Learn how to grill any kind of summer vegetable, including fresh carrots, corn in the husk, asparagus, kabobs and other fresh produce.
Ingredients That Taste Like Summer
’Tis the season for juicy red tomatoes straight from the vine, homegrown squash and zucchini, and all those other mouth-watering fresh veggies and fruits your green thumb – or your neighborhood farmers’ market – provides.
Mother’s Day Meal for Mom
Add a little originality to Mother’s Day by trying your hand at something homemade. Even if concocting something special in the kitchen isn’t exactly your style, we’ve got a few easy recipes on hand to make the process go smoothly.
Farmers Market Recipes
Enjoy the freshness of your local farmers’ fare with a few of these surprisingly easy treats. Recipes include Eggplant, Mozzarella and Pest Gratins, stuffed peppers, gazpacho and a zucchini and corn salad.
Healthy Ways to Start Your Day
Everyone loves a country breakfast, but we’ve found some breakfast recipes packed with flavor, not fat. These recipes include Breakfast Strata with Spinach and Swiss Cheese, Low-Fat Hashbrown Casserole and Slow-Cooked Scrambled Egg Beaters.
The Meat of the Matter: Dinner Recipes Your Family Will Love
Looking for a dinner idea that your entire family will enjoy? These recipes compliment that chicken, pork and steak you’ve got sitting in your refrigerator just waiting to be cooked. These recipes include Glazed Pork Medallions with Asparagus, Grilled Thai Beef Burgers, Ginger-Soy Flank Steak, Mushroom and Beef Kabobs, Cilantro Lime Chicken and Ribbon Meat Loaf.
March Madness Munchies: Recipes Perfect for Tailgating and Game Watching
Settle in for some serious hoops with these easy snacks. These recipes include Buffalo Chicken Dip, Oven-Baked Mini Reubens, Crab Dip and Double Chocolate Nut Clusters.
Breakfast for Dinner Recipes
Our breakfast for dinner recipes include breakfast pizza, oven-roasted tomatoes and maple brown sugar bacon.
Blueberry Perch Breakfast Bake
Bell Aquaculture executive director Norman McCowan says the odd-sounding Blueberry Perch Breakfast Bake is his favorite way to eat yellow perch.
Easy Brunch Recipe Ideas
Brunch. What other meal offers such diversity with both breakfast and lunch foods, vegetable and fruit salads and decadent desserts?
Simple Homemade Holiday Gift Ideas
Tasty homemade treats make thoughtful, inexpensive presents. These recipes for food gifts include biscotti, granola, spiced nut mix and Rolo pretzels.
Four Ways To Use Turkey Leftovers
Even when the holidays are over, your fridge may still be filled with the remainder of that huge turkey. But your delicious holiday leftovers do not have to go to waste; in fact, you can create fun, tasty dishes that are a far cry from a simple sandwich.
Sugar Cream Pie From Nick’s Kitchen
Simple recipe for Indiana’s state pie, Sugar Cream Pie, calls for heavy cream, both brown and white sugar, flour, milk and vanilla.
Nutritious Baking and Breakfast Recipes
Our recipes for Almond Shortbread Thumbprint Cookies, Oven Baked Apple Walnut Pancakes and Chocolate Fruit and Nut Clusters are fun to make and nutritious too.
Wonderful Winter Recipes
Winter recipes from casseroles to soups invite home cooks to cozy up with a warm meal. Our winter recipe collection spans the culinary spectrum from breakfast to dinner, from hearty soups and stews to favorite side dishes.
Pumpkin Farmer’s Pumpkin Pie Recipe
Who knows a better recipe for pumpkin pie than someone who grows them? Diana Armand of Harper Valley Farms offers her mother’s recipe for the fall classic.
Autumn Harvest Yields Healthy, Hearty Recipes
Take advantage of the season’s bounty of green, red and orange fruits and vegetables, and you’ll realize benefits beyond simple and fast preparation.
