Cooking

Basics

Many SNAP-Ed programs teaching cooking skills. These SNAP-Ed-developed materials are examples of how programs teach cooking. Topics include cooking tools, food preparation, and substitutions.

Cooking Basics & Tips. SNAP-Ed. Purdue Extension. Nutrition Education Program.
Healthy Cooking Videos. SNAP-Ed. Oklahoma Nutrition Information & Education Program.
Cooking Basics. SNAP-Ed. Utah State University Extension. Food $ense.
Cooking Skills. SNAP-Ed. Utah State University Extension. Food $ense.
Mix In Healthier Ingredients. SNAP-Ed. Eat Together PA.

Microwave

SNAP-Ed programs teach people how to cook with the tools that are available. See what other SNAP-Ed programs use to teach microwave cooking. These resources have safety tips and recipes that work well for microwave cooking.

Microwave. SNAP-Ed. Utah State University Extension Food$ense.
Cooking Safely in the Microwave Oven. USDA. Food Safety Inspection Service.
Microwave Recipes. SNAP-Ed. Oregon State University. Food Hero.
Microwave Cooking Fact Sheet. SNAP-Ed. Montana State University.

Make-ahead Meals

Teaching people to make meals ahead of time can prevent food waste and save money. SNAP-Ed programs use these resources to give people tools to make meals ahead of time.

Save Money by Freezing Food. SNAP-Ed. Eat Together PA.
Quick and Easy Meals Using the Freezer. Connecticut/Rhode Island Family Nutrition Program.
Cook Smart. SNAP-Ed. Eat Smart Idaho.

No-cook Cooking

Need resources for teaching people how to eat well when cooking isn't an option? These recipes and ideas can help. Be sure to check out the tips on food safety during natural disasters as well.

No Cooking Required Recipes. USDA. What's Cooking? USDA Mixing Bowl.
The Healthy Hurricane/Disaster Cookbook. University of Florida IFAS Extension.
Ideas for "No Cook" Food Bags. North Carolina State Extension.

Cooking for 1 or 2

These SNAP-Ed program resources provide tips for cooking for a smaller crowd. Some SNAP-Ed cooking programs are geared toward people cooking for 1 or 2. These cooking tips will help prevent food waste and make food dollars stretch.

Simple Meals for One or Two. SNAP-Ed. University of Rhode Island.
Cooking for One or Two: A Nutrition Fact Sheet (PDF, 706 KB). SNAP-Ed. Montana State University. Buy, Eat, Live Better.
Cooking 101: Menus, Recipes and Tips for Singles and Couples. SNAP-Ed. North Dakota State University Extension Service.
Cooking for 1 or 2. Kansas State University. KState Research and Extension.

Food Demos

Food demonstration programs can be a great (and tasty!) way to share key SNAP-Ed messages. These resources are full of tips and ideas on how to plan and carry out successful food demos.

Food Demonstration Guide. SNAP-Ed. Arizona Nutrition Network.
Cooking Matters in Your Community. Share Our Strength/Cooking Matters.
Food Demonstration Guide. University of Illinois Extension.
Organizing a Cooking Demonstration at Your Farmers Market. Washington State Farmers Market Association.