cooking tips

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

❁ pour milk into glasses to drink with a meal.

❁ shake or blend a smoothie.

❁ stir milk into pudding mix and add fruit.

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

❁ scrub sweet potatoes under cool running water.

❁ prick whole sweet potatoes with a fork before baking or microwaving.

❁ mix sweet potato cubes with oil and seasonings before roasting.

Fresh/Raw: Serve sticks or thin rounds with your favorite dip, or grate and toss in a salad.

Cook grains in large batches to use later:

❁ Divide cooked, cooled grains into single-use amounts in freezer bags or containers. Label and date. Refrigerate or freeze.

❁ Use refrigerated cooked grains within 3-4 days. Use frozen cooked grains within 2-3 months.

❁ Leeks can be eaten raw or cooked.

❁ Use sliced leeks in salads– green, pasta or potato.

❁ Add leeks to casseroles for a mild onion flavor.

❁ Roast leeks in the oven along with your favorite vegetables.

❁ Add leeks to soups or stews.

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

❁ wash produce under cool running water. A vegetable brush works well on turnips.

❁ use a vegetable peeler to remove only a thin layer of skin from vegetables.

❁ Choose turnips that are smooth skinned without cuts or soft spots. They should be firm and heavy for their size.