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 Updated: October 9, 2025

Fresh Bites: Recipes of the Month

Seasonal produce meets pantry staples – easy, budget-friendly meals for every table.

Each month, we feature simple, flavorful recipes that highlight what’s in season and what you might already have from your pantry or food box.

Whether you're cooking with meat, going meatless, or craving something sweet, there's something here for everyone.

🍗 Meat-Based Recipes

Hearty meals featuring lean proteins paired with seasonal produce and pantry staples.

  • 6-Can Chicken Tortilla Soup - A quick, flavorful soup made from canned ingredients like chicken, beans, tomatoes, corn, and broth.

  • Salsa Tuna Salad - A fresh, zesty twist on tuna salad with canned tuna, salsa, and simple mix-ins for a protein-packed meal.

🥕 Meat-Free Recipes

Delicious, filling recipes perfect for vegetarians or anyone looking to stretch their grocery dollars.

  • Chickpea Noodle Soup - A cozy, vegetarian-friendly soup with chickpeas, noodles, carrots, and herbs simmered in a savory broth.

  • Broccoli Rice Casserole - A creamy, comforting bake with rice, broccoli, and a cheesy sauce made from pantry staples.

🍌 Dessert Recipes

Simple sweet treats using in-season fruits and common pantry ingredients.

 

Recipes from Our Nutrition Classes

Each month, our Nutrition Education team shares recipes in our classes that are easy, affordable, and made with ingredients you might already have in your pantry.

🍴Here’s what we’ve been cooking together this month:

  • Sweet Potato Fries with Honey Mustard - A simple, affordable dish featuring in-season sweet potatoes roasted with spices and paired with a tangy homemade honey mustard dip made from pantry staples. 

  • Cucumber Pineapple Salsa - A fresh, low-cost salsa that combines sweet pineapple with crisp cucumber and zesty lime, highlighting low-cost produce for a budget-friendly side or topping.

  • Southwestern Pasta Salad - A colorful, affordable dish made with pantry staples like beans, corn, and pasta, brightened with fresh seasonal vegetables and zesty spices.

  • Tuna Salad - A budget-friendly classic made with canned tuna and crisp seasonal veggies, tossed in a light, tangy Greek yogurt dressing. 

Interested in hosting a nutrition education class? Please reach out to Kathryn Clanton at kathrync@bvfb.org.

 

Recipe Collections

Each recipe collection below highlights a common pantry ingredient and shows how it can be used in several simple, healthy, and affordable recipes. These collections are designed to give practical ideas for everyday meals using ingredients often found in food pantries.