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PRODUCE LIST

Watermelons

Sweet potatoes

Beets

Grapes

Pineapples

Mangoes

Potatoes

 Updated: July 17, 2026

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.

  • Chicken Salad Sandwich:

    • This chicken salad sandwich uses canned chicken, light mayonnaise or greek yogurt, and salt and pepper for a quick and easy lunch. Meal prep the chicken salad at the beginning of the week to make sandwiches all week long!

  • Cheesy Chicken Noodle Casserole:

    • This casserole combines pasta, canned chicken, canned soup, and canned or frozen peas for a nutritious and delicious dinner! The chicken in this recipe provides our bodies with protein, which helps to keep us feeling fuller for longer and keeps our muscles healthy.

🥕 Meat-Free Recipes

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

  • Ramen Noodle Stir Fry:

    • This recipe combined vegetables and Ramen noodles for a filling, nutritious meal.  Combining protein, vegetables, and grains can help provide your body with the energy and nutrients your body needs to work, complete exercise, and function properly!

  • Microwave Baked Ziti:

    • This baked ziti recipe combines canned pasta, pasta sauce, and cottage cheese for a quick meal. Add your favorite vegetable or use whole grain pasta for a boost of fiber. Fiber can help regulate your digestive system.

🍌 Dessert Recipes

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

  • Peach Cobbler in a Mug:

    • This quick dessert recipe combines canned peaches and oats for a sweet treat! The peaches provide us with vitamin C, which can help to support your immune system to prevent you from getting sick..

  • Cookie Dough Hummus:

    • This cookie dough hummus combines chickpeas, peanut butter, milk, and oats for a nutritious and filling sweet treat. Chickpeas provide our body with fiber, which can help us to feel fuller for longer. Try this recipe with apples, strawberries, or a whole grain cracker for a balanced snack!

 

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:

  • Elote Pasta Salad:

    • This pasta salad combines pasta, green bell peppers, corn, and green onions for a tasty pasta salad. Try making this at the beginning of the week and eating for lunch or dinner each day to save time in the kitchen!

  • Fiesta Tuna Salad:

    • This tuna salad is a twist on a traditional recipe! This recipe includes tuna, black beans, corn, bell peppers, tomatoes, and cilantro for a zesty salad. The tuna and black beans in this recipe provide fiber, which can help to regulate blood sugar levels.

  • Watermelon Lime Slushie:

    • This watermelon slushie is a refreshing way to cool down on a hot day! Blend watermelon, lime juice, mint, and honey for a sweet, cold drink for the summer.

  • Sweet Corn and Quinoa Salad:

    • This salad combines quinoa, sweet corn, and bell peppers for a light and refreshing salad! The bell pepper in this recipe provides vitamin C, which can help to support your immune system.

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.

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