What’s bright red, round, tart and delicious in desserts, salads, baked goods, main entrees and in dairy recipes? CRANBERRIES! Featured Food Facts: While cranberries may, or may not, have been served at the first Thanksgiving in Plymouth, Massachusetts in 1621, the Pilgrims were aware of cranberries having been introduced to them by Native Americans who…
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Parsley
You can include parsley in a plated salad, as an ingredient in hot or cold dishes like sauces, cold salads, casseroles, main entrees like pizza, in recipes substituted for dried spices, or as a taste test item. Included on this website are featured curriculum connections for parsley and fresh herbs along with recipes for food…
Garlic
You can include fresh garlic an ingredient in a dish, as added flavor to entrees and sauces, or roasted as a taste test item on crackers or french bread. Garlic can be added to quick pickled veggies and added to cold savory salads. Included on this website are featured curriculum connections for garlic, along with…
Cranberries
You can include fresh or frozen cranberries on the salad bar tossed with other greens, or in a plated salad, as an ingredient in a fruit salad or sauce, in baked goods like quick breads and muffins , or as a taste test item. Included on this website are featured curriculum connections for cranberries along…
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Herry’s Blueberry Lemon Parfait
Herry's Blueberry Lemon Parfait Adapted from Sesame Street in Communities and CACFP.org An easy way to utilize local or homemade yogurt and local, fresh blueberries in a tasty breakfast or snack! This is a CACFP summer recipe for blueberries and local dairy. Cooking and prep level: Basic. Prep Time15 min Cook Time25 min Total Time40…
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Mardi Gras Rice
Adapted from GeniusKitchen.com This is a great way to bring local grains into your food service menu while celebrating a mid-winter holiday. This is a winter school food service recipe for local grains, onions and cabbage. Cooking and prep level: basic. Prep Time20 min Cook Time1 hr 10 min Total Time1 hr 30 min Yield100…