If you’ve only ever had pesto from a jar, you’re in for a treat. The brightness that comes from fresh basil and freshly toasted pine nuts is incomparable to the stuff you buy on the shelf in your local grocery store. Throw this sauce on your favorite shape of pasta, into a big pot of…
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Chocolate Pomegranate Drops
These little chocolate bites remind me of something you can get from a large store in the individual packaged snack aisle. I like that I am creating less plastic and it’s a fun activity for the kids! They will know what a pomegranate looks like and how to get the arils out. For older kids,…
Fruit Nachos
A yummy, easy treat! I love this recipe with peaches. You can use fresh during the summer peach season, or frozen all year long for a perfectly balanced snack. With peach nachos, you flip the script and the peaches become your “chips”. Fruit Nachos Ingredients 2 cups peaches (fresh or frozen work best) 1 cup…
Raspberry Hand Pies
Hand pies are one of my favorite things to make in class. They are small enough for each kid to get their own to make and personalize. Often we go into the basics of pie embellishment and students will add some cute decor to the top. They are delicious and usually a crowd favorite. We…
Sparkling Orange Sunshine Drink
We don’t keep many drinks in the house for kids. They mostly get water and milk. Occasionally we will have juice or leftover pouch drinks if we’ve had a backyard party recently. Every now and then I like to make a festive drink for them. This one is so fresh and easy, that even my…
Citrus Shrimp Tacos
Growing up on the Gulf Coast made shrimp a familiar protein for me, but I find that is not the case for many of my students that grew up in Colorado. These sweet-glazed shrimp tacos are an easy way to introduce a somewhat unfamiliar food. The orange flavor can help with the strong flavor shrimp…
Skillet Elote
This side dish has the street corn flavors we love so much, but it is 100 x easier for kids to help with and comes together in 15 minutes or less. I love making it to top grain bowls and salad for the week, and it is the perfect thing to bring to a summer…
Pineapple Whip
A bright frozen treat that could not be easier for kiddos to help with. It is basically a really thick smoothie that you can eat like the freshest sorbet ever. Try it with full fat coconut milk for a pina colada vibe. Serve in an ice cream cone for extra festiveness. Some whipped coconut cream…
Mini Plum Galettes with Vanilla Ice Cream
These little galettes are so easy for kids to make and they get to have fun folding their galette dough in their very own way. We made these plum galettes in our Purple foods course. The plums get syrupy and sweet. These are delectable warm with a little vanilla ice cream. The tricky part of…
Cinnamon Applesauce
Fall is in the air! That means it is time to make some applesauce. Is there anything better than a pot of cinnamon scented apples bubbling away on the stove? I’m not sure, but I doubt it. This recipe couldn’t be simpler and relies on the sweetness of your apples. I recommend using a sweet…
Easy Carrot Hummus
If your kiddos love hummus, this carrot hummus is a great way to introduce carrots in a non-threatening manner. I love how it can introduce new flavors, add variety of color, and is super easy! We are harvesting carrots from our garden right now, and this is a perfect way to use up our excess….
Grilled Corn
Introducing a liked food cooked in a different way can be a great way to increase flexibility in eating. Flexibility is a good thing! It means they will learn that trying new foods can be safe and fun. If your kiddo is used to seeing canned corn, throwing it on the grill can be a…
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