Summer squash are usually available year round, but are freshest and less expensive from July through August.
Store in the refrigerator in an open plastic or paper bag to keep dry. For best quality use within 3 to 4 days.
When kids help make healthy food, they are more likely to try it. Show kids how to:
wash produce under cool running water.
measure ingredients and stir them together.
grate summer squash with a box grater.
When kids help make healthy food, they are more likley to try it. Show kids how to:
wash and clean peppers. measure and mix ingreidents. assemble bell pepper nachos.
Beets are packed with nutirents, inlcluding fiber, iron, folate, potassium and antioxidants.
Types of beets:
White beets Red beets Chiogga beets Golden beets
When kids help make healthy food, they are more likely to try it. Show kids how to:
safely handle sharp lids when opening cans. fill a blender part way and be sure the lid is on tight.
