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Make soup for an easy, complete meal.

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Try plant-based proteins in your favorite recipes to benefit your health and your budget!

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Beans and lentils are a less expensive food option at the store. Check out the blog this week for a round-up of some easy bean and lentil recipes.

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Cook winter squash at home with our tasty recipes.

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Check out the blog this week for our October recipe of the month. Slow Cooker Refried Beans are a quick and easy recipe for a busy time of year.

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Preserve food at home successfully with help from ISU’s AnswerLine.

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Kristin shares how she uses her freezer to reduce food waste and eat well on a budget on this week’s blog.

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Fresh herbs are delicious and easy to grow. Learn more about how to use them in this week’s blog.

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We have updated a Spend Smart. Eat Smart. favorite recipe. Find the full Banana Oatmeal Bread recipe on the blog.

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Is it getting hard to make ends meet with the increased cost of groceries and gas? Check out our blog this week for programs that make it easier to buy healthy foods.

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A child’s perspective on eating healthy on a budget can be different from an adult. Read more on the blog this week.

Spend Smart. Eat Smart.

Zucchini is a versatile vegetable. Use it in salads, muffins, wraps and more.