PCK Holiday Recipes

December 7, 2022
7:53 pm

This holiday season, enjoy two savory side recipes from our talented Philabundance Community Kitchen (PCK) chefs. These delicious recipes are sure to be a hit at the table. Bon Appétit!

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER AND SMOKED GOUDA MAC AND CHEESE Serves 8
CAULIFLOWER	SAUCE
3 cups cauliflower florets, cut small 1 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper 1 tbsp garlic powder 1 tbsp honey ¼ cup olive oil Preheat oven to 400 degrees Toss cauliflower florets with salt, pepper, garlic, honey, and oil. Spread evenly on baking sheet and bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes or until cauliflower is lightly toasted. Let cool and keep aside.	While you’re waiting for the cauliflower to finish, start the sauce. 4 tablespoons butter 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 3 cups whole milk 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese (1.5 cups reserved) 3 cups shredded smoked gouda (1.5 cup reserved) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic First, prepare a roux by heating a large pot over medium/high heat. Add butter. When the butter is melted, add flour, and whisk until the butter and flour form a crumble or paste. Slowly add milk to the pot, whisking constantly. Continue to whisk the roux over medium/high heat for about 4-6 minutes or until the roux thickens. When the roux is thick, remove from heat and add 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and 1 cup of smoked gouda. Whisk until the cheese has melted. Add granulated garlic, salt, and pepper to the cheese sauce. Mix well.
MAC
1 lb. cooked cavatappi or elbow noodles Cheese sauce Roasted Cauliflower 1.5 cups reserved shredded cheddar 1.5 cups reserved smoked gouda Preheat Oven to 375 degrees. In a large bowl, mix noodles, cheese sauce, roasted cauliflower, ½ cup of the reserved smoked gouda and ½ cup reserved shredded cheddar cheese Place mac mixture evenly in a 5 qt oven safe casserole dish and cover the top with the remaining cheese. Cover and place in oven and bake for 15-20 minutes Uncover and finish baking for approximately 5 minutes or until the cheese on top is completely melted.

BRUSSEL SPROUT AND BROCCOLI SALAD
Serves 8

SALAD

VINAIGRETTE

1 lb. brussels sprouts, thinly sliced
1 or 2 heads broccoli, cut into small florets
½ red onion, finely sliced
3 cups shredded kale
1 cup toasted sliced almonds
½ cup craisins

Preheat oven to 400 degrees
Toss cauliflower florets with salt, pepper, garlic, honey, and oil.
Spread evenly on baking sheet and bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes or until cauliflower is lightly toasted. Let cool and keep aside.

½ cups mayonnaise
3 tbsp half and half
2 tbsp granulated sugar
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp poppy seeds
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard powder
pinch of salt and pepper

In a large bowl, whisk together mayo, half and half, sugar, apple cider vinegar, poppy seeds, and mustard powder until fully combined.
Add in sliced brussels sprouts, broccoli florets, red onion, kale and craisins and toss together until salad is fully covered in the vinaigrette. Season with salt and pepper.
Place in a serving bowl and finish with a sprinkle of sliced almonds on top.

Philabundance Awards 49 Member Agencies with Capacity Grants

June 18, 2025

Philabundance has announced $250,000 in 2025–2027 Capacity Grants for 49 member agencies across Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey. This funding will provide the operational capital needed to allow organizations to remain flexible and able to adapt to changing needs.

From faith-based institutions in Delaware County to social service agencies meeting the needs of diverse families across Philadelphia County, the 2025–2027 Philabundance Capacity grantees are among the hundreds of organizations that partner with Philabundance to support the more than 600,000 individuals in our region experiencing food insecurity.

The grantees include

Bucks County: Bucks County Opportunity Council; Faith Baptist Church
Delaware County: Blessed Virgin Mary; Loaves & Fishes; Prayer Chapel Church of God in Christ
Mercer County: Prince of Peace Center
Montgomery County: Bethel Community Church; ElderNet of Lower Merion and Narberth; Grace Lutheran Norristown; Love Works Resource Center; Mitzvah Circle; Upper Merion Area Community Cupboard; Patrician Society
Philadelphia County: African Family Health Organization; Alexander McClure Elementary School; Bebashi; Bethany Missionary Baptist Church; Breaking Bread on Broad; Bright Hope Baptist Church; Broad Street Love; Brothers of Strawberry Mansion; Calvary Agape Outreach Services; Casa Del Carmen; Cast Your Cares; Christ Apostolic WOSEM; Community Center at Visitation; Episcopal Community Services; The Family Practice & Counseling Network; First Church Worship Center; Germantown Avenue Crisis Ministry; Grace Community Christian Center; Kensington Health Sciences Academy; Lutheran Settlement House; Mighty Writers; Mi Salud Wellness; Nationalities Services Center; North Light Community Center; Old Pine Community Center; Open Door Ministries; Our Brothers Place; Paul L Dunbar School; Project H.O.M.E.; Southwest Family Service Center; St. Paul Outreach; Word In Action International Ministries
York County: Bethlehem Baptist Church; Mattie Dixon Community Center
Southern New Jersey: Puerto Rican Unity for Progress; SisterHood Inc.

Philabundance Capacity Grants help improve each organization’s ability to operate more efficiently and deliver effective food distribution programs and services. To date, $4.4 million dollars in Philabundance Capacity Grants have been allocated for capacity-building infrastructure, such as refrigerators, freezers, refrigerated vans and technology to empower community partners and improve the food distribution network.

“As federal resources continue to shrink and hunger remains a distressing reality in the Greater Philadelphia region, community-based nonprofits are often a lifeline for families in need of healthy food,” said Loree D. Jones Brown, CEO of Philabundance. “Investing directly in our partners and their infrastructure allows us to swiftly and efficiently meet the needs of thousands of our friends and neighbors experiencing food insecurity.”

“Breaking Bread on Broad is [very] grateful for the new refrigerators we will be able to purchase with our Philabundance grant,” said Dan Seltzer, co-leader of Breaking Bread on Broad (BBoB). “Breaking Bread on Broad is the food pantry of Congregation Rodeph Shalom whose mission is to provide our neighbors in need with food, diapers and period supplies each week. With this grant, we will be able to provide our BBoB neighbors with more fresh fruits, vegetables, and protein to better feed their families.”

“With this funding, Casa Del Carmen will invest in critical hardware—such as commercial refrigeration, durable shelving, metal prep-table and mini hand pallet jack—that will enhance the efficiency and reliability of our food pantry operations,” said Janet DeJesus, office manager at Casa Del Carmen. “These improvements will allow us to store more fresh and nutritious food, reduce waste, and serve our neighbors more quickly and with greater dignity. By strengthening our infrastructure, we are not only improving daily logistics but also deepening our commitment to food security and community well-being.”