Adapted from Catholic Health Initiatives Harvest of the Month Recipe type: Fruit and Vegetable Salad Cuisine: Light and crisp, this salad features the best of the spring harvest! This is a CACFP spring recipe for fresh Berries, Lettuce, and Peas. Prep Time30 min Total Time30 min Yield6 Serving Size6.5 oz Energy147 cal Course Salad USDA Meal Components…
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Fresh Fruit on a Watermelon Plate
Adapted from: Super Healthy Kids What a fun way to celebrate fresh summer melons. Create a watermelon plate for little eaters! This is a family and CACFP summer recipe for Melons and Berries. Prep Time20 min Total Time20 min Yield6 USDA Meal Components ½ cup fruit Diet Vegetarian Ingredients 1 watermelon, smaller, elongated shape if…
Simmered Greens
Adapted from the CA Farm to School Network, Harvest of the Month An easy, warm greens dish served with rolls or bread. This is an autumn CACFP recipe for Kale and two types of Onion. Cooking and prep level: Basic. Prep Time15 min Cook Time35 min Total Time50 min Yield15 Serving Size1/2 cup Energy100 cal…
Brussels Sprout Butterfly with Cherry Tomato Flowers
BRUSSELS SPROUT BUTTERFLY WITH CHERRY TOMATO FLOWERS Adapted from Super Healthy Kids This is a fun way to encourage kids to eat all of their vegetables and create art at the same time! This is a CACFP autumn recipe for Brussels Sprouts. Cooking and prep level: Basic. Prep Time20 min Total Time20 min Yield4 Serving…
Apple Yogurt Smoothie
Adapted from The Midwest Dairy Association This fresh and fruity combination of apple and orange blends with cool vanilla yogurt to make a refreshing afternoon boost. This is a CACFP winter recipe for local dairy. Cooking and prep level: Basic. Prep Time15 min Yield8 Serving Size1/8 cup Energy81 cal Course Breakfast USDA Meal Components CACFP…
Chicken Slider with Honey Mustard Aioli
USDA Mixing Bowl for CACFP An easy way to up the flavor of a chicken sandwich! This is a CACFP or food service winter recipe for honey or a summer recipe for local tomatoes. Cooking and prep level: Basic. Prep Time40 min Cook Time25 min Total Time1 hr 5 min Yield25 Serving Size1 sandwhich Energy172…
Pumpkin Apple Butter
Adapted from CA Farm to School Network A tasty way to introduce local pumpkin and apples to kids! This is an autumn family and CACFP recipe for Pumpkin and Apples. Cooking and prep level: Intermediate. Prep Time1 hr Cook Time2 hr 50 min Total Time3 hr 50 min Yield12 Serving Size4 Tablespoons Energy120 cal Course…
Pumpkin Bread
PUMPKIN BREAD Adapted from CA Farm to School Network A great way to introduce small children to pumpkin! This is a CACFP recipe for local grains and pumpkin. Cooking and prep level: Intermediate Prep Time1 hr 30 min Cook Time1 hr Total Time2 hr 30 min Yield20 Serving Size1/2 slice Energy180 cal Cuisine American Course…
Banana Oatmeal Cakes
BANANA OATMEAL CAKES Adapted from Color Me Healthy NC State EXT Fun and tasty pancakes made with local rolled oats and frozen berries. This is a CACFP recipe for local grains and local frozen berries. Cooking and prep level: Basic. Prep Time5 min Cook Time20 min Total Time25 min Yield6 cakes, 1/2 cup berries Serving…
Chicken Caesar Salad
CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD Idaho CACFP Menu Toolkit A crunchy delight, this salad uses local lettuce in the height of the season. This is a CACFP recipe for lettuce. Prep Time30 min Cook Time20 min Total Time50 min Yield25 Serving Size1 cup lettuce mixture, 2 ounces diced chicken HAACP Process2 Course Appetizer Main Course Salad USDA…