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A bowl of Broccoli and Everything Salad
June 11, 2024 - Filed Under: Food, Nutrition

Broccoli and Everything Salad can be a side dish or a meal in itself.

Five women seated around a table view an assortment of food items and food guideline workbooks as a man stands nearby and looks on.
June 5, 2024 - Filed Under: Community, Food and Health, AIM for CHangE, Nutrition

JACKSON, Miss. -- Food pantry clients may soon find healthier options more often thanks to new food service guidelines.

Thirty-five participants representing 10 food pantries across the state recently received hands-on experience after being trained in the Supporting Wellness at Pantries, or SWAP, guidelines. The collaborative training by the Mississippi State University Extension Service and the Mississippi Food Network took place in Jackson.

A woman stands in a kitchen holding a glass of peach cooler for the camera.
June 5, 2024 - Filed Under: Food, Nutrition

Peach Cooler is a cool, creamy, and refreshing drink.

A bowl of Mediterranean Salad.
May 21, 2024 - Filed Under: Food, Nutrition

This Mediterranean Salad makes a great meal or side dish.

A plate of PBJ Nachos
May 9, 2024 - Filed Under: Food, Nutrition

These simple five-minute peanut butter and jelly apple nachos are the perfect treat!

A woman stands in a kitchen and holds a bowl of Cinnamon Fried Pineapple
April 9, 2024 - Filed Under: Food, Nutrition

If you have a craving for a tasty, tropical-inspired dessert that is super easy to make, I've got you covered!

Two Microwave Denver Scramble Sliders sit on a plate on a kitchen countertop.
April 2, 2024 - Filed Under: Food, Nutrition

Craving a breakfast sandwich? This recipe only takes 6 minutes to prepare! That's less time than you'll spend in the fast-food drive-thru!

A woman stands in a kitchen holding a plate of salmon patties for the camera.
March 22, 2024 - Filed Under: Food, Nutrition

These Lemon Pepper Salmon Patties are an easy, quick, and delicious way to incorporate this tasty and healthy fish into your menu rotation.

A woman holds a jar of Honey Mustard Dressing in a kitchen.
March 5, 2024 - Filed Under: Food, Nutrition

You'll want to keep this homemade Honey Mustard Dressing on hand in your kitchen.

Hands hold a plate with a slice of sweet potato cheese pie
December 5, 2023 - Filed Under: Food, Nutrition

Love cheesecake, but don’t want all the fat and calories that come with it? Sweet Potato Cheese Pie has all the flavor of cheesecake without all the guilt.

A woman stands in a kitchen with a bowl of rice pilaf posing for the camera.
November 21, 2023 - Filed Under: Food, Nutrition

Savor the flavors of fall in this rice pilaf dish, made with dried fruit and sage.

A woman standing at a kitchen counter smiles at the camera.
November 14, 2023 - Filed Under: Food and Health, Food, Nutrition and Wellness, Nutrition

Have you have been diagnosed with diabetes? Do you live with or care for someone with diabetes? Or do you just want to learn how to eat healthier? If you answered yes to any of these questions, MSU Extension’s Dining with Diabetes program is for you.

A woman stands in front of the stove with a bowl of Catfish Gumbo.
November 8, 2023 - Filed Under: Food, Nutrition

Catfish doesn’t have to be fried to be delicious! Enjoy it simmered in this tasty gumbo to get the protein, vitamins, and minerals without the added fat from frying.

A bowl of peachy green beans sits on the kitchen counter with a woman holding a serving size in a separate bowl.
October 17, 2023 - Filed Under: Food, Nutrition

Peachy Green Beans can be made with frozen and canned produce if you’d like to give it a try in the fall or winter.

A woman in a kitchen smiles and holds a forkful of salad up for the camera.
October 3, 2023 - Filed Under: Food, Nutrition

It's finally fall, and this healthy, simple salad is a great way to celebrate the new season!

Mighthy Skillet Meal cooking in a skillet on the stove.
September 20, 2023 - Filed Under: Food, Nutrition

When you need a hearty meal in a hurry, this Mighty Skillet Meal fits the bill.

A woman stands in a kitchen with a bowl of Fruit Paradise
September 5, 2023 - Filed Under: Food, Nutrition

Fruit Paradise is a quick and easy dish with a delicious tropical sweetness.

A woman holds a muffin tin full of Peanut Butter Muffins.
August 15, 2023 - Filed Under: Food, Nutrition

These Peanut Butter Muffins are a great grab-and-go option to have on hand for busy mornings.

A woman holds a bowl of berries and banana cream.
August 1, 2023 - Filed Under: Food, Nutrition

This is the perfect summertime recipe to help you get your fruit servings for the day. Banana cream tops sweet berries for a guilt-free dessert.

A woman stands in a kitchen holding a plate of prepared Baked Tomatoes with Cheese.
July 18, 2023 - Filed Under: Food, Nutrition

If you like tomatoes, this is an easy and healthy recipe that is great with eggs or as a side dish.

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