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Easy, Quick, and Healthy Back-To-School Dinners – Barbecue Loaded Potatoes
As the school year begins, parents often find themselves in a whirlwind of activity, navigating homework, extracurriculars, and, of course, preparing healthy and satisfying dinners.…
Sweet Potatoes Versus Regular Potatoes – Which is Healthier?
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern Forget the age-old debate of whether it’s pronounced po-tay-toe or po-tah-ta, how about which kind of potato…
A Dietician’s Perspective on Potatoes
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern Did you know that there is a vegetable with over 4,000 varieties that are grown in all…
Purple Potatoes Gain Popularity as We Discover their Nutritious Tastiness
[caption id="attachment_17801" align="alignright" width="300"] Purple potatoes are rich in nutrients. (Image by Couleur from Pixabay)[/caption] By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Outreach Director Registered dietitians…
Easy Classic Potato Salad Recipe
By Sarah Hunt, AZFB Communications Intern Photo: Sweet and Savory Meals blog Did you know green onions are in season in February? Pick…
12 Fun Facts about Potatoes
By Sarah Hunt, AZFB Communications Intern Potatoes are a common staple around the world, the United States, and even Arizona. We make them roasted, baked,…
French Canadian Shepard’s Pie
By Gabrielle Hungate a recent ASU nutrition student Coming from a French-Canadian family in New England, this recipe goes back for close to 100 years.…
Spinach and mashed potato stuffed mushrooms
by Kenda Hettinger, a recent ASU nutrition student Before I first made these my husband told me that he didn’t know how he was going…
Re-vamp your Family’s Sweet Potato Casserole
By Jessica Brick, Current U of A Dietetic Intern Holiday time is here, which means its time to get ready for family gatherings! Nothing…
The Phenomenal Potato
September is National Potato Month! Over the last decade in the US, with the emergence of the “superfood” craze, the humble tuber has taken a…
What’s in Season in May?
[caption id="attachment_10724" align="alignright" width="300"] Don’t miss out on these fresh in season vegetables this May! (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com)[/caption] It’s May which means Mother’s Day brunches,…
What’s in Season in April?
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="240"] This month, try a recipe using in season leeks. (Photo credit: karenandbrademerson) [/caption] This month there will be a bunch of…
4 Creative Uses for Thanksgiving Leftovers
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] Wondering what to do with all those leftovers? Read more to find out! (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] Thanksgiving brings families together, provides…
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