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Cooking It Forward is all about inspiring people to cook as a way to build healthy families and communities. As others have done for us, we pass along the cooking tradition. So, take a bit of time and enjoy Cooking it Forward!

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Lemon Garlic Shrimp

Dec 11

Dec 11 Lemon Garlic Shrimp

Carol Altomare, MS RDN

Entrees - Meat & Fish

Baked Lentils and Rice

Nov 4

Nov 4 Baked Lentils and Rice

Carol Altomare, MS RDN

Entrees - Vegetarian, Side Dishes

Chicken Tacos Pronto

Oct 16

Oct 16 Chicken Tacos Pronto

Carol Altomare, MS RDN

Entrees - Meat & Fish

Swordfish Mediterraneo

Oct 15

Oct 15 Swordfish Mediterraneo

Carol Altomare, MS RDN

Entrees - Meat & Fish

Mexican Style Cheese Strata

Oct 10

Oct 10 Mexican Style Cheese Strata

Carol Altomare, MS RDN

Breakfast & Brunch, Entrees - Vegetarian

Overnight Oat Muffins

Sep 25

Sep 25 Overnight Oat Muffins

Carol Altomare, MS RDN

Breakfast & Brunch, Baking, Snacks & Beverages

Build Your Own Toast

Aug 23

Aug 23 Build Your Own Toast

Carol Altomare, MS RDN

Breakfast & Brunch, Snacks & Beverages, Kids Can Cook

Build Your Own Oatmeal Bowl

Aug 23

Aug 23 Build Your Own Oatmeal Bowl

Carol Altomare, MS RDN

Breakfast & Brunch

Cornell Barbecue Sauce for Chicken

Jul 17

Jul 17 Cornell Barbecue Sauce for Chicken

Carol Altomare, MS RDN

Entrees - Meat & Fish, Sauces & Marinades

Sopa Azteca (Mexican Tortilla Soup)

Jun 29

Jun 29 Sopa Azteca (Mexican Tortilla Soup)

Carol Altomare, MS RDN

Soups & Salads, Veggies

Guisado (Summer Vegetable Stew)

Jun 22

Jun 22 Guisado (Summer Vegetable Stew)

Carol Altomare, MS RDN

Side Dishes, Entrees - Vegetarian

Agua de Pepino (Cucumber Limeade)

Jun 21

Jun 21 Agua de Pepino (Cucumber Limeade)

Carol Altomare, MS RDN

Snacks & Beverages

Whiskey Marinated Steak

Jun 10

Jun 10 Whiskey Marinated Steak

Carol Altomare, MS RDN

Entrees - Meat & Fish, Sauces & Marinades

Homemade Custard Ice Cream

May 26

May 26 Homemade Custard Ice Cream

Carol Altomare, MS RDN

Desserts, Grandma's Favorites

Apr 20

Apr 20 Satay Your Way

Carol Altomare, MS RDN

Entrees - Meat & Fish, Appetizers

Vermont Oatmeal Bread

Mar 14

Mar 14 Vermont Oatmeal Bread

Carol Altomare, MS RDN

Baking, Breakfast & Brunch, Grandma's Favorites

Feb 24

Feb 24 Basic Crepes

Carol Altomare, MS RDN

Desserts, Breakfast & Brunch

Mint Surprise Cookies

Dec 1

Dec 1 Mint Surprise Cookies

Carol Altomare, MS RDN

Baking, Desserts, Grandma's Favorites, Christmas Favorites