Adapted from: the WSDA (Washington State Farm to School) Easy to make apple muffin squares will be a good fit on breakfast or lunch menus! This is an autumn apple and winter grain school food service recipe. Cooking and prep level: Intermediate Prep Time40 min Cook Time20 min Total Time1 hr Yield100 Serving Size1 slice…
Roasted Balsamic Beets
Tangy and sweet; caramelized beets are a wonderful way to expose your students to this earthy vegetable! This is a winter school food service recipe for beets. Cooking and prep level: Basic. Adapted from Epicurious.com Prep Time26 hr Cook Time1 hr Total Time27 hr Yield50 Serving Size2.5 oz Energy70 cal HAACP Process2 USDA Meal Components…
Holiday Resource:
December Celebrations with Harvest of the Month With the build-up to the holiday break, December is a festive and busy month. Sometimes good nutrition can get lost in all the sweets and festivities. But, that doesn’t have to be the case! Change the Celebration Focus to Healthier Choices Need help incorporating better holiday snacks into…
Simple Roasted Beets with Flavor Variations
SIMPLE ROASTED BEETS WITH FLAVOR VARIATIONS Adapted from http://allrecipes.com/ Getting your kids interested in trying these beauties can be as easy as roasting a variety of beets in a hot oven. This is a winter family and CACFP recipe for beets. Cooking and prep level: Basic. Prep Time20 min Cook Time50 min Total Time1 hr…
Avocado and Grilled Corn Salsa
AVOCADO AND GRILLED CORN SALSA Adapted from: wearenotmartha.com A new and exciting salsa featuring grilled corn and creamy avocados! This is a summer family recipe for sweet corn. Prep Time20 min Cook Time15 min Total Time35 min Yield4 Cuisine Mexican Course Appetizer Snack Cold Salsa Dish Diet Vegetarian Ingredients 2 large avocado, diced 1 cup…
Quick and Easy Lettuce Wraps
Adapted from: Foodnetwork.com Melissa d'Arabian This is a wonderful recipe for a warm spring day. A tasty and crunchy oriental salad on a lettuce leaf cup makes mealtime fun and interesting! This is a spring or summer family recipe for lettuce. Prep Time20 min Cook Time15 min Total Time35 min Yield6 Ingredients 1 lb ground…
Waldorf Cole Slaw
Crisp and tart, this salad combines green apples with fresh cabbage in a delightful salad. This is an autumn family recipe for cabbage. Adapted from Epicurious.com Prep Time30 min Total Time30 min Yield10 Energy312 cal Ingredients 2 ½ -pound white cabbage, cored and chopped (about 12 cups) 4 Granny Smith apples, cut into julienne strips…
Green Apple Chicken Salad from Lunch’s in L.A.
GREEN APPLE CHICKEN SALAD FROM LUNCH’S IN L.A. Adapted from latimes.com/food Elevate your chicken salad with crisp local apples! This is an autumn family recipe for Apples. Prep Time25 min Total Time25 min Yield1 quart Serving Size1/6 quart Energy188 cal Cuisine American Course Appetizer Salad Ingredients ⅓ cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 1 tablespoon…
Peanut, Carrot, and Cabbage Slaw
PEANUT, CARROT, AND CABBAGE SLAW Adapted from thekitchn.com This crunchy salad has a subtle bite from the citrus, a nuttiness from the sesame oil, and a creaminess from the peanut butter. This is an autumn family recipe for Cabbage. Prep Time20 min Total Time20 min Yield4 Cuisine American Course Appetizer Salad Snack Diet Vegetarian Ingredients…
Farmer’s Market Potato Salad
FARMER’S MARKET POTATO SALAD Adapted from myrecipes.com A wonderful mix of farmer’s market potatoes, fresh corn and zucchini makes this roasted, cold salad exciting and delicious. This is a summer and autumn family recipe for Potatoes, Summer Squash, fresh Herbs, and Tomatoes. Prep Time20 min Cook Time45 min Total Time1 hr 5 min Yield6 cups…