Recipes
Our proud partners at NIU Campus Dining Services provide monthly food demonstrations for common items found at the Huskie Food Pantry. Learn how to become a Huskie Food Pantry chef by trying a recipe today!
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Ingredients
- Mashed sweet potatoes
- Parmesan cheese
Directions
- Preheat oven to 425°F
- Mix ingredients into a mixing bowl
- Once well mixed, scoop into balls on baking tray and bake for 15 minutes
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked turkey meat (cold), chopped
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 2 Tablespoons light mayonnaise
Directions
- Gather ingredients in a mixing bowl.
- Enjoy on whole wheat crackers, whole grain pita or atop lettuce to make a great salad
Ingredients
- 1 (15-ounce) can of creamed corn
- 1 medium tomato, chopped
- 2 tablespoons of green onion, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil (optional)
- Salt and pepper lightly to taste
Directions
- Gather ingredients and pour into mixing bowl
- Mix ingredients well
Ingredients
- 1 medium eggplant
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 eggs (lightly beaten)
- 1/4-cup bread crumbs
- 1/4-cup parmesan cheese
- 1-teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Marinara sauce for dipping (optional)
Directions
- Preheat oven to 425°F
- Cut eggplant into fry slices
- Mix breadcrumbs, parmesan and Italian seasoning
- Dip into flour, then egg, then breadcrumb mixture
- Place on baking sheet and bake for 7-10 minutes
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup dry rolled, instant, or steel-cut oats
- 2/3 cup milk or milk substitute (such as almond or soymilk)
- 2 Tablespoons chia seed, flax seed or quinoa (optional)
- 1-Tablespoon sugar or sugar substitute (honey, agave, maple syrup, banana or dates or Splenda)
- 1 pinch of salt
- Add your favorite nuts, dried fruit or fresh fruit!
Directions
- Place ingredients in a bowl or storage container and mix together
- Transfer into a tight fitted jar or storage container
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours
Ingredients
- 1 (12-ounce) can of tuna
- 1 cup finely chopped red peppers
- 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
- 1/2 cup finely chopped carrots
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 2/3 cup mayonnaise or mustard (as a healthier alternative)
Directions
- Gather ingredients and mix in a mixing bowl
- Serve and refrigerate
Ingredients
- Yogurt (plain, Greek, or low sugar)
- Fruit (berries, apples, raisins, etc.)
- Grains (granola, oats, or cereal)
Directions
- Add layer of yogurt to a cup and place fruit on top of it
- Add another layer of yogurt and top with grains
