December 2012 Orange County CCSA Meals Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 3 4 5 6 7 Bran flakes, apricot halves, milk Whole grain waffles, applesauce, milk Banana bread, orange juice, milk Cinnamon toast, crushed pineapple, milk Corn Chex, bananas, milk Cheese sandwiches, lentil soup, broccoli, milk Chicken salad, bagelettes, spinach, cooked carrots, milk Spaghetti w/ meat sauce, tossed salad (spinach), peach slices, milk Baked salmon loaf, whole grain French bread, mashed potatoes, zucchini salad, milk Homemade chex mix, kiwis Bean dip w/ tortilla chips (crackers), melon wedges, Homemade granola bars, tangerines Carrot sweet potato muffin squares, fruit cocktail 10 11 12 13 14 Crispy rice cereal, sliced pears, milk English muffins w/ honey, pineapple juice, milk Toasted oats cereal, melon wedges, milk Orange bread, bananas, milk Whole grain waffles, tangerines, milk Cheese quiche, broccoli, orange wedges, milk Chicken and noodles, raw broccoli & cauliflower (cooked), green beans, milk Breaded fish filet sandwich, cooked cabbage & apples, three bean salad, milk Swedish meat balls, brown rice, peas, applesauce, milk Bean & cheese dip with tortilla chips (flour tortillas), collard greens, mango chunks, milk Tortilla wedges with pimiento cheese Sliced turkey sandwich, pineapple chunks Ginger bread, kiwis Vegetarian chili w/ beans & vegetables, whole wheat bread sticks, orange wedges, milk Cheez-its, pineapple chunks Graham crackers with yogurt fruit dip Crispy rice cookies, apples (bananas) 17 18 19 20 21 Cornflakes, oranges, milk French toast, kiwis, milk Banana apple bread, orange juice, milk Toast w/ jelly, Mandarin oranges, milk Crispix, bananas Homemade cheese pizza, lima beans, crushed pineapple, milk Beef and rice scramble, spinach, sliced peaches, milk Soft fish tacos w/ cheese, broccoli, potato wedges, milk Macaroni and cheese, beets, carrot salad (carrots), milk BBQ chicken drumsticks, ww bread sticks, slaw (cabbage), sweet potato sticks, milk Homemade Chex mix, grape juice Yogurt and homemade granola Animal crackers, apples (bananas) Tuna salad sandwiches, pears Cranberry apple crisp with oatmeal topping 24 CCSA Kitchen Closed for the Holidays until Wednesday, January 2nd 31 December 2012 Early Nutrition Matters Newsletter Sweet Potatoes Did you know that North Carolina farmers grow 40% of the sweet potatoes in the United States? Sweet potatoes have been an important food throughout the history of this country. They are filled with nutrients for healthy eyes and skin, a healthy heart, and good digestion. There are many types of sweet potatoes. One common type is pale orange and dry, and another type is dark orange and sweeter. Keep sweet potatoes in a cool, dry place, but not in the refrigerator. Clean them well before cooking. Bake them whole with the skins on for extra nutrition. Sweet potatoes are a favorite during winter holidays. However, many recipes are high in sugar and fat. Here is a healthier recipe for you to try. Most of the sweetness comes from the sweet potatoes and a secret ingredient. Sweet Potato Casserole Can your family guess the secret sweet ingredient? 8 cups peeled, diced sweet potatoes 4 tablespoons unsalted butter/margarine ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 cup nuts (pecans, walnuts, almonds) 3 ripe bananas 2 tablespoons brown sugar salt, to taste Place the sweet potatoes in a medium saucepan and add water to cover. Cook with a lid on until the sweet potatoes are very tender. Drain the water. Cut the bananas into 1-inch pieces and mash them with a potato masher. Add the cooked warm sweet potatoes, butter, and 1 tablespoon of brown sugar. Mash and stir together. Add nutmeg and salt to taste. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Pour the sweet potato mixture into a glass baking dish. Sprinkle with nuts and 1 tablespoon of brown sugar. Bake for 15-20 minutes until the nuts are lightly browned and the casserole is heated through. References: www.ncsweetpotatoes.com, www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov, image: www.babyfood101.com