Apple Cinnamon Muffins
These make a great breakfast or snack and can be changed to any fruit of your choice, berries are excellent fresh in the summer! Makes 12 muffins Ingredients – 1 […]
Category Archives: CKNW
Community Kitchens Northwest brings people together to prepare food and share it. Everyone gets involved in the food preparation, cooking and cleaning, and then we all eat a meal together. Some kitchens cook for the purpose of taking home ready-to-eat meals. In addition to leaving a community kitchen with food in-hand or a full belly, participants gain cooking skills, fresh ideas, nutrition awareness, and perhaps best of all, new friends.
White Bean, Chicken Noodle, and Spinach Soup
Makes 3-4 servings Ingredients: – 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil – 2 garlic cloves, chopped – 1/2 cup water – 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes – 1/4 teaspoon black pepper […]
Meat Lasagna Recipe
Makes 6-8 servings Ingredients: – 3/4 pound ground beef/turkey – 1 cup onion, chopped – 2 cloves garlic, minced – 3 cups (24oz) tomato sauce – 1 cup mushrooms, chopped […]
Massaged Kale Salad
Our most popular recipe from garden class comes from PCC Natural Markets. After cutting up the kale, it is massaged with salt until it turns bright green and starts to […]
Dishwashing in a Community Kitchen
-by Marta Jaeckel In community kitchens where there is no dishwasher available, it is important to stick to a few simple rules for hand-washing dishes. Proper technique will keep your […]
Recipes from Leika’s October Rainier Kitchen
Caramelized Balsamic Onions Tomato Sauce This twist on the usual tomato sauce adds distinct flavor and will make even the common spaghetti meal taste gourmet! Use for eggplant parmesan, lasagna, […]
Balsamic Vinaigrette
Here is a great recipe to try on any salad: 5 TBSP olive oil 2 TBSP balsamic vinegar Salt and Pepper to taste Mix well. Enjoy! Olive Oil and Health? […]
Canning Tips from Terrie
Are you canning applesauce and other fall produce? Check out these tips from Terrie to learn how to do this safely: Canning Safety Tips 2009
What to do with End of Season Plums
A great thing to make with those lovely, sweet end of season plums is plum butter. Pick and wash your plums then combine: 4 lb ripe plums with pits removed […]
