As we turn the page to a new year, we have the opportunity to reflect. To think about the goals and dreams we wish to pursue, the practices we want to continue, and the changes we’d like to embrace. Whether you’re beginning 2025 with a fresh start or a gentle adjustment, we hope this calendar will spark your culinary creativity and add delight to your meals throughout the year.
Sharing recipes is just one of the many ways Vermont Foodbank works towards our vision of a Vermont where everyone:
- has equitable access to enough nourishing food every day
- takes action to eliminate hunger and poverty
- has what they need to thrive
Whether you love to cook or are just starting out, we invite you to explore more recipes, as well as kitchen tips and tricks, in our VT Fresh recipes area. From our VT Fresh webpages, you can also sign up to become a Recipe Tester and receive monthly recipes directly to your inbox.
Wishing you a bright and flavorful new year!
Vermont Foodbank Team
January
Warmly spiced with a delicate sweetness, Creamy Curry Sweet Potato Soup is a yummy bowl of deliciousness.
February
Purple daikon and watermelon radishes pair up in this beautiful roasted radish dish.
March
Vermont “Champ” is a creamy mashed potato dish with the addition of garlic scapes. Disclaimer; this dish does not contain actual lake monster.
April
This recipe is simple and delicious, even for those who don’t normally like parsnips!
May
The minimal prep and cook time make it convenient; the flavor makes it a winner!
June
Feeling pickle-ish? Make your own with this easy recipe.
August
Bursting with blueberries, easy to make and no baking required. Perfect!
September
This classic recipe welcomes you to the kitchen with an enticing sizzle and fragrant aroma.
October
This creamy, sweet squash is absolutely delicious and will bring a smile to your plate.
December
If you are looking to bring the flavor to your meal, our recipe for Asian-Inspired Sautéed Green Beans & Onions will not let you down!
Across the state, the Foodbank is sharing recipes and cooking demonstrations with visitors at fresh produce distributions. Together, we’re making sure more people in Vermont can bring home the fresh food they want and need, along with information on how to prepare and enjoy it.
The start of a new year offers us a chance to pause and reflect. It is a time to consider goals and dreams, practices we wish to continue, changes we’d like to make, and accomplishments we want to work toward.