UT Extension - Healthy Families, Healthy Communities

05/28/2026

Mom: “Do you want chips or air-fried broccoli with your sandwich”
Kid: “Air-fried broccoli!”🥦
Broccoli, olive oil, salt, pepper and lemon🍋🥦
Run! Don’t walk to this recipe:
https://www.healthyfamilies.tennessee.edu/recipes/air-fryer-broccoli/

05/26/2026

Add a heart-healthy veggie to your cart this week! 🥦
Broccoli is in season in Tennessee and can be used in quick simple meals.
Try it air-fried, add to pasta or serve as a cool, crunchy snack with dip.
Store broccoli in the refrigerator to keep it fresh until you’re ready to eat it.
Wondering where to store your other fruits and vegetables? Check out this refrigerator vs. countertop guide:
tiny.utk.edu/storingproduce

05/22/2026

05/21/2026

One head of cabbage can go a long way!
Use half for a crunchy coleslaw and save the other half for soup, stir-fry, or an easy skillet meal.
Less waste. More meals. 🌟
Store cabbage in the refrigerator to keep it fresh until you’re ready to use it.
Wondering where to store your other fruits and vegetables? Check out this refrigerator vs. countertop guide:
tiny.utk.edu/storingproduce

05/21/2026

Whether it’s steaks, burgers, or chicken, the only way to guarantee safety is by checking internal temperatures – always! Learn more: https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/safe-temperature-chart

05/15/2026

Stretch SNAP dollars at the farmers’ market.
With Double Up Food bucks, shoppers can get extra dollars for fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables at participating Tennessee farmers’ markets and farm stores.
More fresh produce for your family. More support for local farmers.
Win. Win.
Find a participating market near you:

Get double the fruits/veggies with DUFB. Use your EBT Card across Tennessee to get twice the fruits/vegetables with Double Up Food Bucks.

05/15/2026

Fresh or frozen strawberries 🍓
Enjoy strawberries plain, sliced into a salad, blend them into a smoothie, or simmer them with a little water and sugar for a simple homemade syrup for pancakes, waffles or French toast!
Save this smoothie recipe:

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05/12/2026

It's Strawberry season in Tennessee!🍓
Enjoy them in smoothies, desserts, salads, or as a quick snack.
To help them last longer, store strawberries in the refrigerator when you’re not eating them.
Wondering where to store your other fruits and vegetables? Check out this refrigerator vs. countertop guide:
tiny.utk.edu/storingproduce

05/07/2026

Do you have beans and diced tomatoes in your pantry?🥫🫘
You’re halfway to dinner!
Pick up sweet potatoes, an onion, and a bell pepper to make this hearty Sweet Potato Chili.🍠🧅🫑
Serve it over brown rice to complete the meal.
Get the recipe: https://www.healthyfamilies.tennessee.edu/recipes/sweet-potato-chili/