Dinner Tonight

31/12/2025

Cultural food traditions do more than fill our bellies; they connect us to our roots, help us honor our heritage, and bring us closer to our communities. In a fast-paced world, taking time to engage in these rituals provides an opportunity to pause, reflect, and celebrate shared values. Passing these customs to younger generations ensures that the stories, meanings, and flavors of our heritage remain alive and cherished. Learn more about different traditions here: https://dinnertonight.tamu.edu/new-years-eve-food-traditions/

How do you and your family celebrate the New Year?

30/12/2025

New Year’s Eve Food Traditions Around the World: A Celebration of Culture and Connection

New Year’s Eve is a time for celebration, reflection, and hope for the future. Across the globe, food takes center stage as a way to usher in good fortune, prosperity, and health. While each culture has its unique customs, the common thread is the importance of gathering with loved ones and honoring traditions passed down through generations.

Here are some cherished New Year’s Eve food traditions from around the world!
Learn more at our website: https://dinnertonight.tamu.edu/new-years-eve-food-traditions/

27/12/2025

Cooking for Less $$$
- Shop Smarter! Stretch your budget with these tips.
-Who says saving money can't be tasty?
-Don't toss your cash in the trash! Reduce food waste with these savvy tips.

Get more cost conscious, easy, healthy recipes at https://dinnertonight.tamu.edu/recipes/

22/12/2025

Yes, it’s that easy! You don’t need a long grocery list to make something delicious and satisfying. With just 5 simple ingredients, you can whip up full, balanced meals that are quick, affordable and perfect for busy nights. Get more ideas here: https://dinnertonight.tamu.edu/5-ingredients-or-less/

21/12/2025

Make weeknight dinners easy with this flavorful beef teriyaki skillet. Tender beef, colorful vegetables, and a rich teriyaki glaze come together for a quick, delicious meal that’s simple to prepare and sure to impress.
Get the Beef Teriyaki Skillet recipe here: https://dinnertonight.tamu.edu/recipe/beef-teriyaki-skillet/

20/12/2025

Transform your weeknight dinners with our beef teriyaki skillet! This recipe combines tender beef and vibrant vegetables in a delicious teriyaki glaze, making dinner both quick and satisfying. Plus, explore our tips for cooking smart and saving money while reducing food waste. Don’t miss out on our essential cookbook filled with over 100 healthy recipes!
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Email from Healthy Texas + Easy Beef Teriyaki Recipe ready in 30 minutes RECIPES, EVENTS & MORE Make weeknight dinners easy with this flavorful beef teriyaki skillet. Tender beef, colorful vegetables,

19/12/2025

Potlucks, Tailgates, and Parties are fun, but food safety must always be a priority! Dive into each step on our website and keep your food (and your family and friends) safe this holiday season! https://dinnertonight.tamu.edu/food-safety-potlucks/
-Plan Ahead
-Preparation
-Transportation
-Serving
-Reheating Leftovers
-Storing Leftovers

17/12/2025

Eating foods with your fingers can be quite fun, but also tricky. Here’s the low-down of what you need to know before picking away: https://dinnertonight.tamu.edu/finger-food-etiquette/

16/12/2025

Charcuterie Boards are very on-trend right now but for good reason, they make sense in a lot of situations! Whether you are looking to create a charcuterie board for a gathering of friends and family, or just looking to put out some snacks to keep hunger away, charcuterie boards are a new go-to. While the concept is fairly simple, we want to provide you with tips to balance your board. https://dinnertonight.tamu.edu/charcuterie-boards/

13/12/2025

Elevate your gatherings with charcuterie boards and delicious cookies! Discover essential tips for finger food etiquette and food safety practices for potlucks and parties. Plus, don’t miss out on our cookbook filled with over 100 healthy recipes, perfect for your menu planning!

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11/12/2025

Ingredient of the week! PUMPKIN 🧡
Learn more about this fruit (yes a fruit)! and try some nutrient packed pumpkin in our newest recipe: Pumpkin French Toast Bake https://dinnertonight.tamu.edu/recipe/pumpkin-french-toast-bake/

10/12/2025

Here are 10 creative and practical ways to use canned pumpkin:
1. Pumpkin Oatmeal Booster
Stir a heaping spoonful of pumpkin puree, a dash of cinnamon, and a little milk into your morning oatmeal. The pumpkin adds flavor, fiber, and vitamin A.
2.Creamy Pumpkin Spread
Mix canned pumpkin with a touch of honey or sweetener, then spread it on toast, bagels, or rolls for a nutritious and tasty snack.
3. Pumpkin Pancakes or Waffles)
Add canned pumpkin to pancake or waffle batter. Spice with cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice for enhanced flavor. The pumpkin boosts moisture and nutrients.
4. Pumpkin Muffins, Breads, or Cookies
Incorporate pumpkin into baked goods like muffins, quick breads, cookies, and crumb cakes. In these baked goods, the pumpkin adds moisture and a subtle flavor boost.
5. Pumpkin Pasta Sauce
Blend pumpkin with ricotta or cottage cheese (or with tomato sauce), season with salt, pepper, nutmeg and garlic and serve over pasta for a creamy, richer sauce.
6. Pumpkin Soup
Add pumpkin to vegetable or chicken broth (with onions, garlic) for pumpkin soup.
7. Pumpkin Hummus
Blend canned pumpkin with chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and a pinch of cumin. It makes a creamy, slightly sweet twist on traditional hummus—perfect for dipping veggies or spreading on wraps.
8. Pumpkin Smoothie
Blend canned pumpkin with low-fat vanilla yogurt, brown sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of nutmeg for a quick, creamy pumpkin smoothie.
9. Pumpkin Cream Cheese Spread
Mix pumpkin puree with cream cheese (and optional warm spices) to create a flavorful spread—ideal for bagels or fruit dips.
10. Pumpkin Seed Snack
If using fresh seeds for homemade puree, roast them with butter, garlic/onion powder, or Parmesan for a savory snack.

Use that can of pumpkin in our newest recipe Pumpkin French Toast Bake: https://dinnertonight.tamu.edu/recipe/pumpkin-french-toast-bake/