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Honey Squash Dinner Rolls
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
Jan 122 min read


Turkey Chili with Veggies
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 seniors prefer less spice, Cindy kept this version gentle on the palate. But if you like a kick, she suggests tossing in a few Gleaners hatch chile peppers and doubling (or tripling!) the spices for some extra heat. This recipe is wonderfully flexible, swap in what you have on hand! Try ground beef instead of turkey, yellow onions for red, or a m
Oct 7, 20252 min read


Roast Chicken and Vegetables
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 fork
Sep 17, 20252 min read


Oat Bran Pancakes
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
Sep 12, 20251 min read
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