Get your kids to help out in the kitchen and you will reap the benefits for years to come. When your kids help prepare meals, they learn essential life skills. It’s also a great time for you to bond.
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Crunchy Kale Chips
Who doesn’t love a salty, crispy snack? This recipe for crunchy kale chips is delicious and a great way to get your greens. It’s so easy, your kids can make it themselves with a little of your help.
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Fire-Roasted Padron Peppers
Fire-roasted Padron peppers are a great appetizer to try. These little green peppers are found at farmers markets and grocers in mid to late summer. This easy preparation is a great way to taste them for the first time.
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Pear, Strawberry & Yogurt Smoothie
Farm to Freezer! Have you heard of it? The concept is simple. Farmers freeze their fruits and vegetables at the peak of ripeness. That seals in all the deliciousness and nutrition so you can enjoy it anytime.
I used to think frozen produce meant lower quality, but I was wrong!Read about what changed my mind.
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Grilled Salmon With Spices
Salmon is one of the world’s healthiest foods. Rich in omega 3 fatty acids, potassium, and vitamin B12, salmon is nutrient-rich. Grilled salmon is especially tasty. With just 5 ingredients this salmon recipe couldn’t be simpler, and the flavor is extraordinary.
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Frozen Banana Pops
This is the easiest thing to make, ever. Frozen banana pops are one of the things I keep stocked all the time.
When the kids get off the school bus, I am just getting home from work. I need a healthy snack that they will gobble down. Banana pops are the perfect answer. At least they buy me a few minutes until I can rustle up something else.
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Roasted Roots & Leaves
Roasted root vegetables and kale – sounds yummy, right? A jumble of roasted vegetables is an easy and delicious side dish for any meal. While the root veggies become tender and sweet, the crispy kale adds another texture element to the dish.
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Grilled Flank Steak With Garlic
Grilled flank steak is great for feeding a crowd or for ensuring there are some tasty leftovers for salads or sandwiches later in the week. This flank steak is packed with flavor from fresh garlic and red chili flakes. Ideally served on top of greens.
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Frozen Broccoli & Cheddar Frittata
A frittata is a go-to recipe for a quick and easy main dish any time of day. Using frozen broccoli florets gives this frittata the same great flavor and nutrition as fresh broccoli. Plus it is easy to keep a bag of frozen broccoli in the freezer and whip up a delicious, nutritious meal.
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Garden Chef Pesto
Getting kids interested in where food comes from, growing their own food and cooking it are some of the best ways to set them up for a happier, healthier life. Turns out Farm to school and school garden programs across the country are helping to do just that!
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