Zucchini is a type of summer squash that can be used in a variety of ways. Whether you make it sweet, spicy or savory, it provides a nourishing amount of vitamins A, C and K, plus potassium and other minerals. This handout provides tips and recipes for preparing and preserving zucchini.

This handout provides tips and recipes for preparing and preserving potatoes.

Turkey anyone? Who can resist the smell of turkey roasting in the oven, growing ever more golden brown almost by the minute, its gravy-making juices crackling and sizzling in the bottom of the roaster pan.

Beans are one of the most commonly eaten foods around the world because of their versatility, nutritional value and cost effectiveness.

Protein is essential to life and needs to be consumed with each meal. The amount of protein you need depends on your height, weight, whether you are a boy or girl, and your level of activity. In general, teenage boys need about 52 grams of protein per day, while teenage girls need about 46 grams per day. However, if you are small or large for your age, or very active, your needs are different.

Pulse foods include chickpeas (or garbanzo beans), lentils and split peas. These inexpensive foods provide protein, complex carbohydrates, and several vitamins and minerals. Like other plant-based foods, they contain no cholesterol and little fat or sodium. They are an excellent source of fiber and folate, along with many other vitamins and minerals.

Learn about growing, storing and preserving cilantro, and view cooking tips and recipes.

Learn about growing, storing and preserving dill, and view cooking tips and recipes using dill.

Learn about growing, storing and preserving basil, and view cooking tips and recipes using basil.

Learn about growing, storing and preserving rosemary, and view cooking tips and recipes using rosemary.