Learn about the featured food of the month

Health4U nutritionist Peggy Crum and MSU Corporate Chef Kurt Kwiatkowski team up to choose a slate of seasonal produce and pantry items to feature, one each month, throughout the year. Find links to the Recipe for Health newsletter and Chef's recipe.

Recipes

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Thai Braised Yardlong Beans

Long beans are very important in Thai cuisine. This is a seriously delicious, traditional dish

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Roasted Beet and Maytag Bleu Cheese Salad

This recipe features both golden and red beets—the colors of autumn on your plate. Bleu cheese adds creamy goodness to the earthy flavor of the beets. A flavor combination worth repeating!

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Shiitake Mushroom Consommé

Umami ingredients abound in this tasty soup!

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Baked Stuffed Apples

A savory twist on traditional baked apples

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Baba Ghanoush

This traditional Middle Eastern eggplant spread or dip is typically served cold or at room temperature with pita bread or thin slices of crusty French bread. Fabulous! as a sandwich spread.

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Red Wine-Poached Pears

When it comes to fruit desserts, there’s none better than this meltingly soft pear infused with red wine and served with pear-wine syrup. Served warm or chilled, love’s in every bite!

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Pan-Seared Walleye

Rather than the traditional deep fried walleye, Chef Kurt gives this fish a Mediterranean treatment. Pan-searing makes the fish delish. Add the sauce and crown with the sautéed vegetables for a truly memorable meal.

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Fire and Ice Melon Salad

A perfect dish for late summer. Contrast the coolness of sweet melons and the heat of chile peppers.

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Sofrito

What to do with an abundance of garden produce! This delicious sauce freezes well. Serve it by the spoonful to season vegetables or by the ladleful to top pasta. Add a sprinkle of cheese and you’ve got a meal!

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Grapes and Greens with Shallot Vinaigrette

This salad has everything. But, oh, the vinaigrette! It's sure to be a favorite you’ll return to time and time again.

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