Every week Sunday Suppers families share a healthy dinner around a family table. They learn about fresh and healthier foods, different cooking techniques, simple nutrition facts and the importance of family meals.
-President Barack Obama
Every week Sunday Suppers families share a healthy dinner around a family table. They learn about fresh and healthier foods, different cooking techniques, simple nutrition facts and the importance of family meals.
-President Barack Obama
Family Dinners Matter
There is extensive research demonstrating the many benefits of family meals. Kids do better in school, families communicate more, there is less alcohol and drug use among teens, leading to enhanced well-being. However, the national trend is that fewer and fewer families are sharing family meals.
Beyond Food Access
In many of our urban neighborhoods, fresh, healthy and affordable food is not readily accessible. Locally, organizations are working to alleviate this problem. Placing healthy food in these low access areas is a first step, but for those who aren't familiar with these healthier options, we need to reach beyond access and provide education and support.
Sunday Suppers makes a difference
Families attending Sunday Suppers make changes in what they are eating, how they prepare food and making family meals a priority. Participants are trying new foods and are using healthier cooking techniques. And they are drinking less soda and fewer sugary beverages. Their decisions about food and nutrition benefit the entire family.
From The Blog
Vegetable Ravioli Lasagna
Recipes
Ingredients: • Olive oil • 1 package ravioli cooked halfway (2 ½ minutes for the ones in your to go bag) • 1 jar marinara (with less sugar and calories) • 1 cup shredded part skim mozzarella cheese & ½ cup shredded parmesean cheese mixed together • 2 cups of chopped vegetables (examples: zucchini, yellow […]
Black Bean & Rice Enchilladas
Recipes
serves 6 Ingredients: • 2 T. oil • ½ c. onions, sliced • 1 pepper, diced • 1 garlic clove, minced • 1 15 oz. can black beans rinsed and drained • ½ c. enchilada sauce or salsa • 2 c. cooked brown rice • 1 tsp. cumin • ½ tsp. oregano • Salt & […]
Butternut Squash Soup
Recipes
Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 cups chopped yellow onions 1 tablespoons curry powder 5 pounds butternut squash 1 1/2 pounds apples 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 4 cups vegetable stock or water 1/2 cup apple cider Directions Heat the butter and olive oil; add onions & […]
Cabbage with Caraway
Recipes
Ingredients: • ½ large cabbage • ½ large onion • 3 T. olive oil • 1 T. caraway seeds • Salt & pepper Directions: 1. Take the hard core out of the cabbage and slice very thin. Slice onion very thin. 2. Heat a pan and add olive oil and onions, sprinkle with salt and […]
Stuffed Peppers
Recipes
Ingredients: • 4 large green, yellow or red peppers • 1 lb. ground turkey • 1 c. cooked rice • ¼ c. chopped onion • 2 garlic cloves minced • 24 oz. tomato sauce (divided into 16 and 8 oz.) • 5 T. Taco seasoning* (set aside 1 T.) Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. […]
Kale Chips
Recipes
Ingredients: • 1 bunch kale, washed and thoroughly dried • 2 T. olive oil • Sea salt, for sprinkling Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 275°. 2. Remove the ribs from the kale and cut leaf into 1½ inch pieces. 3. Lay on a baking sheet and toss with the olive oil and salt (or you […]
Pickles in 3 days
Recipes
Ingredients: • 1 qt. jar with a metal or plastic lid • 3 small cucumbers • 5 sprigs of fresh dill • 2-4 cloves of garlic crushed • 3 T. white vinegar • ½ -1 T. kosher salt • Distilled or spring water Directions: 1. Cut the pickles into discs or sandwich slices and add […]
Apple Crisp
Recipes
Ingredients: • 6 apples – peeled, cored, and diced • ½ c. butter, melted • 1 c. all-purpose flour • 1 c. white sugar • 1 c. quick-cooking oats • 2 T. ground cinnamon, divided • ¼ c. butter, cut into pieces Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350°. 2. Put apples in a 9×13 inch […]
Black Bean, Corn & Chicken Enchilada Casserole
Recipes
serves 6 Ingredients: • 1 lb. boneless chicken breast • 2 T. oil • ½ c. onions, sliced • 1 pepper, diced • 1 garlic clove, minced • 1 c. black beans rinsed and drained • ½ c. salsa • ½ c. corn • 1 tsp. cumin • ½ tsp. oregano • Salt • 6 […]
Braised Chicken with tomatoes, garlic & capers
Recipes
6-8 pieces of chicken (I use thighs and legs because they stay moist) olive oil 4 garlic cloves, sliced thinly or minced 1 large onion, peeled, halved and sliced thinly 1/2 cup chicken stock or water 1 ½ pounds fresh diced tomatoes or 24oz can diced tomatoes 1 Tbsp dried rosemary salt & pepper 2 […]
Vegetarian Ravioli Lasagna
Recipes
serves 4-6 • Olive oil • 1 package ravioli cooked halfway • 1 jar marinara (check the label – get one with less sugar and calories) • 1 cup shredded part skim mozzarella cheese & ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese mixed together • 2 cups of chopped vegetables (examples: zucchini, broccoli, cauliflower, red peppers, mushrooms) […]
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