recipe

Makes:   10 Servings 

Use your whole grain oats to make pancakes that taste good and are good for you.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• 1 egg
• 1 1/2 cups cooked oats
• 1 1/2 cups evaporated milk
• 1/4 cup water
•   nonstick cooking spray

Directions

1. Mix flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl. 

Makes:   12 Servings 

Extra loaves can be frozen, and they will still taste as good when thawed.

With the help of Derek Stegelman, College of Health and Human Sciences assistant director of IT for application development; Edie McSherry, a Larimer County Extension agent; and a team of volunteers from across Colorado, the food preservation app was launched this spring. 

"Overall, CSU Extension has seen a rise in website viewers using mobile devices," said Shackelton. "But our online resources aren't mobile-responsive, so we wanted to incorporate our food preservation fact sheet information into the app to meet that need." 

Makes:   5 Servings 

The main ingredient is potato. For a heartier dish, add 2 cups diced cooked chicken or turkey ham.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons light buttery spread
1 small onion (chopped)
2 medium potatoes (baked, peeled and mashed)
3 cups prepared instant nonfat dry milk 
1 can low-sodium chicken broth (about 14.5 ounces)
1 cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese (shredded)
  salt and pepper (to taste)

Makes:   6 Servings 

This dish can be baked in the oven or if you are short on time, pop it into the microwave. Use your favorite frozen or canned vegetables.

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 15 minutes

Makes: 6 Servings

Add Asian flavors to a traditional chicken soup using soy sauce, garlic, and ginger.

Makes:   12 servings 

Stuffed with fruits and veggies, this hearty cake can be shared after a light lunch or dinner. 

Makes:   6 Servings 

Keep a batch of these pancakes in the freezer for those busy mornings when you need a quick breakfast. Just pop them in the microwave or toaster and enjoy. 

Makes:   6 Servings 

This basic tomato sauce is filled with flavor and fresh ingredients. Use as a topping for pasta or baked chicken to add a boost of vitamin C to your meal.

Makes:   8 Servings 

Want a side dish for your meal? This recipe uses corn flakes in a creative potato-based dish to make it crunchy. 

Ingredients

2 cups corn flakes cereal (crushed into crumbs)
2 pounds potatoes (peeled and grated)
1/4 cup margarine (melted)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 onion (chopped)
1 can low-sodium cream of chicken soup (about 10 ounces)
3/4 cup fat-free sour cream
1 cup low-fat cheddar cheese (shredded)