Lunch Box Power Pasta Salad

This thick, creamy dressing has a garlicky kick that becomes deliciously muted if served the next day in a lunch box. Substitute garlic powder if fresh garlic is undesired. Add additional vegetables of choice, diced small, to make the dish more colorful. Recipe by New England Dairy.

Easy Cheesy Cauliflower Rice Bites

Enjoy the rich cheddar flavor you love in a fun new snack with these cheesy cauliflower bites. Made with just a few simple ingredients in 30 minutes, these bites are perfect for afterschool snacking, game day, or serving as an appetizer at your next get-together. This is how you get the whole family craving veggies. Recipe developed by Chrissy Carroll, MPH, RD, LDN of Snacking in Sneakers and available on New England Dairy.

Roasted Parsnips & Carrots

Parsnips are part of the parsley family and taste like a sweet cross between parsley and celery. This simple recipe is a good side dish or can be used to top grain bowls.

Stovetop Hominy

Hominy is a type of corn that has been used in the Americas for thousands of years. This recipe makes an excellent spiced side dish that goes well with any type of meat. You can even serve it by itself over rice!

Roasted asparagus with lemons

Oven Roasted Asparagus

Asparagus is a spring vegetable that can be cooked in many ways! Roasting brings out the vegetable’s sweetness.