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a variety of vegetables from a community event in Ithaca, New York
Kidney Bean and Coconut Curry Soup

Kidney Bean and Coconut Curry Soup

By: Co+op Recipe Information Total Time:  35 minutes; 20 minutes active Servings: 4 Vegetables and convenient canned beans simmer in...
February 2026 Report

February 2026 Council News

from RJ Isley, Council President Highlights from the February Council Meeting At its February regular meeting, Council received information about...
March Partner for Change - Foodnet Meals on Wheels

March 2026 Positive Change Recipient – Foodnet Meals on Wheels

A Note from GreenStar: Foodnet Meals on Wheels was selected by GreenStar members to be among our twelve 2026 Partners for...
Hibiscus Lemongrass Mint Tea

Hibiscus, Lemongrass and Mint Tea

By: Co+op Recipe Information Total Time:  40 minutes; 10 minutes active Servings: 5 The first time you buy dried hibiscus flowers,...
Spanish Pinto Bean and Sausage Stew

Spanish Pinto Bean and Sausage Stew

By: Co+op Recipe Information Total Time:  35 minutes; 20 minutes active Servings: 6 This quick stovetop dish gets a punch...
Parsnip Mulligatawny

Parsnip Mulligatawny

By: Co+op Recipe Information Total Time:  45 minutes; 20 minutes active Servings: 6 Mulligatawny is a dish that Indian chefs...
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Cardamom Bundt Cake

By: Co+op Recipe Information Total Time:  75 minutes; 15 minutes active Servings: 16 Swedish bakers love adding fragrant cardamom to...
February Partner for Change - NAMI Finger Lakes

February 2026 Positive Change Recipient – NAMI Finger Lakes

A Note from GreenStar: NAMI Finger Lakes was selected by GreenStar members to be among our twelve 2026 Partners for...
Chocolate-Peanut Butter Protein Shake

Chocolate-Peanut Butter Protein Shake

By: Co+op Recipe Information Total Time:  5 minutes Servings: 2 You don’t need protein powder to make a protein-rich shake. Yogurt,...
Refried Kidney Beans

Refried Kidney Beans

By: Co+op Recipe Information Total Time:  25 minutes; 20 minutes active Servings: 4-6 A dinner of tacos or enchiladas isn’t complete...
January 2026 Council Meeting Report

January 2026 Council News

from RJ Isley, Council President Highlights from the January Council Meeting At its January regular meeting, Council received information about...
Hot Honey Brie Brulee

Hot Honey Brie Brulee

By: Co+op Recipe Information Total Time:  35 minutes; 10 minutes active Servings: 4 A round of brie is perfect for serving...