Recipes & Reads Culinary Labs
Recipes & Reads Culinary Lab workshops serve up comprehensive, culinary literacy programs that include hands-on demonstrations of food and nutritional literacy; food acquisition methods; food handling, hygiene and safety; culture and history of food; and consumer cost-saving techniques and meal stretching. Each of the culinary lab workshops may include the use of fully stocked mobile, kitchen carts to aid in these food-related demonstrations. The labs are strategically located at library branches throughout the county and serve all ages. Registration may be required, at some locations, for Recipes and Reads Culinary Lab workshops.
Rethinking Food Waste Guide- Food Waste Prevention Week is April 7-13. Check out the guide and see how a little effort can go a long way.
Food Waste Prevention Week- April 6 - April 13
Preventing food waste is as easy as making lists. Start by planning out the meals that will be made for the week as well as listing out the ingredients needed. Shop for those ingredients in the refrigerator, freezer, and cupboards first to avoid buying items that may already be on hand. Next make a shopping list for missing items and stick to the list. Avoid food waste mistakes such as marketing that encourage bulk buys or prepackaged fruits and vegetables. Purchasing large quantities of items comes with the risk that items will spoil before they can be used.
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Spaghetti Pizza
Using up leftovers is a great way to prevent food waste. This easy recipe is a fun way to use leftovers and spaghetti!
• 3 cups cooked spaghetti (about ½ pound dried; leftover cold spaghetti works best)
• 2 TBS olive oil
• ½ cup tomato or pizza sauce
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• your choice of pizza toppings (such as pepperoni, ham, onions, peppers)
1.) Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Once oil is hot, add the pasta to the pan and press with spatula to make an even layer of spaghetti. Reduce heat and allow to cook for 3 – 5 minutes (or until lightly browned).
2.) Using an extra-large spatula flip the pasta over. Top with sauce, cheese, and desired toppings. Cover with lid and allow to cook an additional 5 minutes (or until cheese is melted – Bottom of pasta should be golden brown).
3.) Remove from the skillet and cut with knife or pizza cutter. Serve.