pizza

Ingredients:

1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce

1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon dried basil

½ teaspoon garlic powder

1 carrot, finely grated

Directions:

Ingredients:

1⅓ cups all-purpose flour, try half whole wheat

1 teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon salt

½ cup nonfat or 1% milk

2 Tablespoons oil

Directions:

When kids help make healthy food, they are more likely to try it.

Show kids how to:

❁ roll or pat dough into shapes with a rolling pin or clean hands.

❁ grate cheese or slice veggies and fruit.

❁ spread the sauce with the back of a spoon.

• Watch for sale pricing and coupons.

• Compare refrigerated and frozen options.

• Try store brands. They may be cheaper than national brands.

• Compare the nutrition facts, especially calories per serving.

• Add extra fruits and veggies of your choice.

1. Crust

For an extra-quick crust: use French bread, tortillas, pita or flat bread, English muffins or pre-baked crusts.

For a dough crust:

• Buy it pre-made—look in the grocery refrigerated case for dough in a bag or can. Check the “use by” date for best results.