By Cindy H. This easy, crowd-pleasing brunch recipe is incredibly flexible and works well with whatever ingredients you have on hand. You can easily swap items to fit your pantry or dietary needs making it a great option for zero-waste cooking. For example, pancetta can be replaced with bacon or ham, or omitted entirely for a vegetarian version. Yellow onions can be swapped for white or red onions or leeks. Sweet peppers can be replaced with bell peppers, mushrooms, or other

By Carol T. Soft, slightly sweet, and perfect for cooler weather meals, these Honey Squash Dinner Rolls are a cozy addition to any table. Made with mashed winter squash and a touch of honey, they’re tender, flavorful, and great for sharing. Honey Squash Dinner Rolls 🍯🎃 Ingredients 2 packages active dry yeast ¼ teaspoon nutmeg ½ cup honey 1¼ cups milk ½ cup butter 12 oz (about 1⅓ cups) mashed winter squash 1 large egg, beaten 6 to 6½ cups flour Sesame seeds, for topping Inst

By Cindy H. This simple, crowd-pleasing recipe uses just a few ingredients and makes a hearty meal for a group. It fed 14 seniors at Cindy’s community lunch, with plenty of leftovers for dinner. Since the seniors have smaller appetites, Cindy cut the baked chicken breasts into thirds for individual servings. Cindy used a mix of chicken breasts and drumsticks, but you can use whatever cuts you have on hand. Be sure to save the leftover chicken broth , it makes an easy, flavorf

Did you know you can support Gleaners of Clackamas County, Inc. just by doing your everyday shopping? Through Fred Meyer’s Community Rewards Program , your purchases can help reduce hunger and waste at no extra cost to you! When you link your Fred Meyer Rewards Card to Gleaners, a portion of your purchases is automatically donated to our organization. You’ll continue to earn all your personal rewards, fuel points, and rebates. Fred Meyer simply donates on your behalf every ti

By Cindy H. This week’s main dish for Cindy’s senior community lunch was a mild turkey chili packed with veggies! Since many of the...

By Cindy H. Each week, Cindy prepares a main dish to serve about a dozen seniors at her community lunch. Mostly using ingredients from Gleaners , her senior community garden, her local Buy Nothing group, and the free bench in her community. Plus, a few items bought with SNAP, Cindy is able to create nourishing meals that feed many and leave extras for neighbors to take home. This week’s dish was a hearty Roast Chicken and Vegetables , made in a roasting pan and served with fo

By Carol T. Gluten-Free & Sugar-Free We love when our members share creative, healthy, and simple recipes! This week’s feature is a breakfast favorite— Oat Bran Pancakes. They’re gluten-free, sugar-free, and easy to make with just a few ingredients. Add your favorite toppings to make them your own! Oat Bran Pancakes 🥞✨ Ingredients 2 large eggs 2 Tbsp Greek yogurt ½ cup gluten-free oat bran (Bob’s Red Mill) Sprinkle of salt Optional: cinnamon, vanilla extract, blueberries In

By Carol T. At Gleaners, we know that creativity in the kitchen goes a long way—especially when it comes to using up larger-sized items you might not finish right away. One of our members, Carol recently shared this clever idea for turning leftover potato salad into a cozy, comforting soup. It’s simple, tasty, and a great way to reduce waste while feeding your family! Potato Salad Soup 🥔🥣 Ingredients 1 cup Reser’s Gourmet Red Potato Salad (or any potato salad you have on ha