RECIPES
Developed by Nutritionists, Approved by Kids
3 R’s of Our Recipes
Relatable - appeal to kids Reachable - budget friendly Repeatable - simple and consistent
Our recipes are always affordable and quick to prepare, using ingredients that are widely available in mainstream supermarkets. They can be adapted to accommodate dietary restrictions and must be flexible to allow for substitutions and modifications. They are low on utensil use for easy clean-up, and most importantly, the majority of our students must like what they cook. This recipe collection has been assembled over several years by a passionate team of nutritionists, educators and parents and has been stringently tested to meet all these criteria.
Spaghetti and Turkey Meatballs
This recipe is simple and delicious, everybody loves meatballs.
Chocolate "New-tella" Spread/Dip
This innovative spread is a wonderful alternative to the sugar-filled chocolate hazelnut spread. Use it as a crepe filling or slathered on whole grain toast or crackers.
Hoppin' John with Collards
Hoppin' John is a traditional dish eaten on New Year's Day. The black-eyed peas represent coins and the collards dollar bills, ushering in a prosperous year ahead. Perfect recipe for Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Black History Month.
Three Sisters Soup
Three Sisters Soup, a delightful harvest soup, combines the nutritious blend of corn, squash, and beans. This traditional Native American dish is beloved by families everywhere! Perfect recipe for Native American Heritage Month.
Easy Chicken Enchiladas
Get ready to fiesta with this scrumptious Easy Chicken Enchilada Recipe! Packed with juicy shredded chicken and ooey-gooey cheese, drenched in our simple enchilada sauce, then baked to perfection. This mouthwatering homemade classic is a surefire hit with the family, making weeknight dinners a breeze!
Breakfast Power Burrito
Cook up these super nutritious ingredients including eggs, black beans, peppers, onion, red bell pepper and all of your favorite toppings wrapped inside a warm tortilla. What’s not to love.
Brazilian Black Bean Bowl
This recipe always gets “wows”. Seasoned rice and beans with loads of seasonal vegetables and mango make for a healthy sweet and savory hit.
Chinese Cabbage Dumplings
These dumplings filled with tofu and vegetables are always a major hit in our classroom. Just like the ones in restaurants but lower on sugar, fat and sodium. ‘Yes’ on so many levels! Perfect recipe for the Lunar New Year.
Spicy Black Bean Quesadillas With Guacamole
Crisping the quesadilla is the secret that sets this recipe apart! Load black beans, cheese and salsa onto a quesadilla, fold then crisp in a little olive oil for three minutes on each side. So quick! Our students absolutely LOVE this one.
Holiday Vegetable Wreath Platter
Transform a boring crudite platter into a holiday treat with all your favorite vegetables. Adapted from Eating Well.
Ginger Veggie Stir Fry
This colorful, tasty and easy stir fry recipe is jam-packed with fresh vegetables.
Tofu Tikka Masala
A flavorful and popular Indian classic curry, that’s ready in just 40 minutes. Kids Cooking for Life students love it and often return for seconds. Serve it with some brown rice and maybe some mango chutney, and you have a healthy and hearty meal.
Rainbow Fajitas
A healthy and flavorful take on this South American classic. Because you can add your favorite toppings, the whole family can adjust it to exactly how they like it, and everyone will be happy!
Vegetable Chili With Rice
This fragrant and comforting vegetarian chili recipe is packed with a hearty blend of vegetables and beans. Download one page lesson summary.
Vegetable Tortilla Soup
Fresh and flavorful tortilla soup topped with crispy tortilla strips is a satisfying meal any day of the week.
Red Lentil Dal
Rich, fragrant and packed with protein for a vegetarian yummy meal you can feel good about.
Potato Asparagus Frittata With Easy Tomato Side Salad
Need a healthy and simple weeknight meal? Try making a frittata. This can be a meal in itself or a nice addition to a fresh salad. It can be eaten hot, warm or room temperature.
Korean-Style Vegetable Pancakes
This Korean vegetable pancake combines a mixed vegetable filling and simple pancake batter for crispy, flavorful veggie pancakes.
