• Pepper & Bean Casserole

    Published on July 30, 2021
    Try this recipe using bell peppers, especially when bell peppers are in season! It makes great leftovers, too!

  • Broccoli Potato Soup

    Try this nutritious, hot meal with just a few ingredients.

  • Potato, Black Bean, & Kale Skillet

    This skillet is flexible! Sweet potatoes and peppers? Lentils and spinach? Use what you have on hand!

  • Cucumber Salad

    This fresh salad requires few ingredients and you can season to your taste!

  • Southwestern Rice Bowl

    Try this easy, quick recipe.

  • Recipe: Kimchee Slaw

    Published on May 7, 2018
    Crunchy and tangy, this kimchee slaw is full of cabbage, daikon, and ginger.

  • Recipe: Sheet Pan Chicken Dinner

    Published on August 28, 2018
    Prepare a whole meal on one sheet tray with this recipe for roasted chicken and cauliflower.

  • Recipe: Curried Onion and Apple Soup

    Published on May 7, 2018
    Full of Michigan apples and onions, this curried soup is a great celebration of fall flavors.

  • Lentil Spaghetti

    Whether you purchase sauce or use home made, add cooked or canned lentils for a boost of fiber and protein!

  • Garden Sloppy Joes

    Adding vegetables to your favorite meat dish pumps up the vitamin, mineral, and taste factors. We added vegetables to a low-fat sloppy joe recipe and the results were fantastic!

  • Roasted Root Vegetables

    Published on May 13, 2019

  • Cheesy Hamburger Skillet

    This dish will keep everyone in the family satisfied, with minimal clean up.

  • Easy Guacamole Dip

    Try this tasty, easy guacamole dip! Did you know there are nearly 20 vitamins and minerals in one avocado. Eat up! Remember to eat in moderation and share this dip with friends.

  • Recipe: Crispy Sweet Onions

    Published on March 7, 2018
    Serve these crispy sweet onions with a sprinkle of fresh herbs and parmesan fonduta.

  • Asparagus Guacamole

    Try this fresh idea for using asparagus!

  • Recipe: Lentil Soup

    Published on May 7, 2018
    Lentil soup is a warming meal full of legumes and Michigan vegetables.

  • "What's U.P. @ UPREC?" May 21, 2020 Transplanting organic onions

    Published on June 7, 2020

    The 'North Farm' crew at UPREC is transplanting organic onions on black plastic mulch-covered beds today. Some will be included in a taste evaluation by local chefs and cooks.

  • The Easiest Way To Dice and Onion

    Published on October 25, 2020

    Onions are tricky to dice. Try our quick method to prevent the tears.

  • Beginning Vegetables

    Published on February 19, 2024

    Vegetables are easy to try as a new grower, or as a new crop among other enterprises. Learn the types of vegetables to consider for different markets and some techniques for their production at smaller scales.

  • Becoming an Insect Investigator

    Published on March 1, 2024

    You can sleuth out what’s eating your vegetables by gathering evidence at the “scene of the crime,” using the same evidence-based approach. It’s not only fun, it also will help you protect your vegetables from future issues.