Author: Michael Hetrick

Asian vegetables grown during trial at local Texas A&M AgriLife facility donated to East Texas Food Bank

The future of local farmers markets and produce sections could include a lot more bok choy, red mustard greens and other Asian vegetables.

Last month it was announced that the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service have teamed up for a yearlong trial to examine the feasibility and possible benefits of growing Asian vegetables in Texas. The trial is being held at four AgriLife facilities across the state.
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Annual Charlie Brown Thanksgiving benefits East Texas Food Bank

It’s time for the ninth annual “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” benefiting the East Texas Food Bank.  The event will take place at Bergfeld Park Amphitheatre in Tyler, on Friday, November 9th at 5:30 pm.  The public is asked to bring plastic jars of peanut butter to donate to the East Texas Food Bank.  A special presentation of A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving will begin at 6:00pm
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Peanut Butter Oatmeal Pancakes

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Peanut Butter Oatmeal Pancakes

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Course: Breakfast
Keyword: Breakfast
Ingredients
  • ½ cup all- purpose flour
  • ½ cup whole wheat flour
  • ½ cup quick oats
  • 1/4 cup peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup non-fat milk
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 large banana
  • non- stick cooking spray
Instructions
  1. In large bowl, combine and mix flours, oats, baking powder, and salt.
  2. Peel banana and mash up using a fork. Add banana, peanut butter, and milk to bowl and mix well.
  3. Coat large skillet with non-stick cooking spray and heat to medium-high.
  4. Measure out ¼ cup batter and pour onto skillet for each pancake.
  5. Flip pancake when bubbles appear on top of batter and edges are slightly browned, about 3-4 minutes.
  6. Cook until second side is browned, about 2-3 minutes.

Roasted Veggies with Sweet Potatoes

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Roasted Veggies with Sweet Potatoes

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Keyword: Side
Ingredients
  • 2 to 3 sweet potatoes washed and dried
  • 2 onions
  • Veggies of choice: carrots eggplant, garlic, zucchini, squash, broccoli
  • 1 to 2 Tablespoons olive or canola oil
  • Spices of choice: garlic powder pepper, rosemary, paprika, lemon pepper
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400◦F and spray baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. Cut potatoes, onion, and veggies into small chunks (about 2x2 inches).
  3. In a large bowl, combine oil, spices, and all veggies. Toss until coated.
  4. Arrange veggies on baking sheet so that they do not touch. Bake for 35-45 minutes.
Recipe Notes

Adapted and modified from Share Our Strengths, Cooking Matters™

Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries

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Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries

Adapted and modified from Share Our Strengths, Cooking Matters™

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Keyword: Side
Ingredients
  • 2 sweet potatoes
  • ¼ tsp seasoning of choice such as: paprika, garlic powder, rosemary
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ Tbsp. canola oil
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 450◦F and spray baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. Scrub, rinse, and pat dry the sweet potatoes.
  3. Cut potatoes unto thick strips (about a ½ inch wide each).
  4. In a large bowl, combine all spices and oil. Add potatoes and toss until coated.
  5. Bake for approximately 15 minutes, and then turn fries over and bake another 10-15 minutes.