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Preparing a meal, this person generously fills their taco with desired toppings. Many restaurants, like Bartaco, are providing a take-home meal kit option so their food can still be enjoyed in the comfort of customers’ homes during the pandemic.

The Brook Cook: Enjoying restaurants meal kits at home

Justine Hooker, Section Editor
November 9, 2020

Deliciously stacked, these chunks of chocolate embody the rich, sweet, and indulgent flavors that chocolate-lovers are so attached to. National Chocolate Day is the perfect occasion to treat yourself by adding a little sweetness to some of your meals.

The Brook Cook: Celebrating National Chocolate Day

Justine Hooker, Section Editor
October 28, 2020

Displayed in this fall arrangement are apples and pumpkins that signify the cozy and delicious feelings of the season. With so many options to choose from this time of year, take the opportunity to try out some new produce items and recipes.

The Brook Cook: Highlighting seasonal fall produce

Justine Hooker, Section Editor
September 21, 2020

Fresh and warm from the oven, this chickpea chocolate chip cookie is fluffy, delicious, and will satisfy any cookie lover. There are so many healthy and innovative ways to use canned beans like the ones appeared above, and all it takes is some inspiration and creativity!

The Brook Cook: Delicious ways to revamp canned beans

Justine Hooker, Section Editor
May 8, 2020

Displayed is a colorful arrangement of fruits that are full of vitamins that can give an extra health boost. Smoothies are a perfect way to pack in different nutrients that might be more difficult to receive individually.

The Brook Cook: Immunity smoothies that leave you feeling good

Justine Hooker, Section Editor
April 18, 2020

Oozing from the surface, these juicy blueberries add a burst of flavor and sweetness to this baked oatmeal. When it is hard to frequently go to the store, opt for hearty oats and frozen fruits that can last you a long time so you can still create delicious meals at home.

The Brook Cook: Pantry oats for a cozy family breakfast

Justine Hooker, Section Editor
April 3, 2020

Layered on a bed of fresh salad greens are beetroot hummus, black beans, and roasted sweet potato with warm flavors that make the perfect salad for this season. Incorporating raw and cooked vegetables to salads can make them more interesting and filling to eat.

The Brook Cook: Say goodbye to boring salads

Justine Hooker, Section Editor
December 18, 2019

Layered in a neat stack and topped with syrup, these pumpkin pancakes are a delicious treat to have for breakfast. Pumpkin puree is a perfect addition to add to a pancake recipe for added flavor, nutrition, and a lovely orange hue.

The Brook’s Cook: Jumping into pumpkin season

Justine Hooker, Section Editor
November 4, 2019

Topped with various fruits, acai bowls can be seen as a delicious and beautiful work of art. Mix and match your favorite ingredients to make the perfect bowl tailored for you.

The Brook Cook: Summer recipes to beat the heat

Justine Hooker, Staff Reporter
May 22, 2019

Looking delicious, this burrito bowl is filled with healthy ingredients like black beans, spinach, bell peppers, red onion, and corn. When you get to make this Chipotle inspired bowl yourself, you get to pick and choose what you want, and can inspire new, innovative ways to eat.

The Brook Cook: Fast food alternatives to make at home

Justine Hooker, Staff Reporter
March 20, 2019

Chopping your ingredients into smaller pieces, like in the image above, makes your pasta salad easier to eat. A pasta salad is a fantastic lunch option that will definitely keep you full throughout the long school day.

The Brook Cook: Reinvent your school lunches

Justine Hooker, Staff Reporter
February 18, 2019

Cooling from coming out of the oven, these egg muffins show an array of colors from the different ingredients cooked inside. “Eating the rainbow” puts you in a mindset to eat a variety of foods so you can get a wide range of nutrients which is important when starting your day.

The Brook Cook: Making breakfast a priority

Justine Hooker, Staff Reporter
December 19, 2018

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