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.
Homemade Enchilada Sauce
Creating top-notch enchiladas is an art, and the secret sauce is where the magic happens. Brace yourself for our kid-approved, lip-smacking enchilada sauce recipe that will make you kiss store-bought sauces goodbye!
Rainbow Sushi & California Roll
We love this sushi recipe. It's a huge hit in our classes.
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.
Creamy French Toast With Fresh Fruit Syrup
Delicious fruity homemade syrup poured over a hot stack of French toast. It’s as easy as it is delicious! A sweet breakfast option the whole family will be excited to see in the morning!
Rainbow Wrap Sandwiches
Colorful and fun finger food for a kid-friendly lunch option or enjoyed as a healthy snack.
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.
Whole Grain Pita Pizza With Homemade Sauce
This pizza is one of our favorite meals you're sure to really love too.
Apple Cinnamon Waldorf Salad
A healthy spin on this delicious fruit and veggie filled classic. Savory with a sweet aspect, it’s a great way to introduce kids to salad!
Whole Grain English Muffin Pizza With Homemade Sauce
Kids can easily make these, they’re SO easy and quick and SO much healthier than store bought! Literally childsplay!
Whole Grain Pita Pizza, With A Citrus Vinaigrette Side Salad
A healthy pizza and a quick, easy salad. Kids are much more likely to enjoy a salad if they make it themselves. The slightly sweet, orange dressing adds a little bit of extra incentive. Our students are often surprised by quite how easy dressing is to make too.
Rainbow Mac & Cheese
This tantalizing recipe is simple to prepare. The delightful colors are sure to impress family, friends and even picky eaters. Perfect recipe for Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Black History Month.
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!
Sweet Potato Latkes
So healthy, yet so delicious. Kids enjoy the twist of sweet potato in this classic Jewish dish with its crisp exterior and pillowy middle. Perfect recipe for Hanukkah.
Double Chocolate White Bean Brownies
This simple dessert is packed with protein and chocolatey goodness. Toss everything in, bake, that's it! Perfect recipe for Valentine's Day.