Japanese Simmered Squash
Posted OnNovember 9, 2021 byIngredients 1 medium acorn squash, about 2 pounds 2 cups water 2 Tablespoons brown sugar 2 Tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce Optional Ingredients Materials Sharp knife Cutting board Vegetable peeler Spoon Measuring cups Measuring spoons Large skillet Aluminum foil Instructions Rinse squash and cut in half. Scrape out seeds with a spoon. Cut squash along the…Read More…
Lentil Mango Salad
Posted OnNovember 9, 2021 byIngredients 1 cup dried brown lentils 1 medium mango or apple 1 medium red bell pepper 1 large lemon ¼ cup canola oil ½ teaspoon cumin ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper Optional Ingredients ½ cup minced fresh parsley and/or cilantro ½ cup chopped walnuts or toasted coconut Materials Colander Cutting board Fork…Read More…
Mango Salsa
Posted OnNovember 9, 2021 byIngredients 2 large ripe mangoes 1 small cucumber 2 medium green onions 1 medium jalapeño pepper 2 medium limes ½ teaspoon salt Pinch of cayenne pepper Optional Ingredients 1 medium bell pepper ¼ cup fresh cilantro Materials Cutting board Measuring spoons Medium bowl Plastic wrap Sharp knife Instructions Rinse mangoes, cucumber, green onions, jalapeño pepper,…Read More…
Moroccan Carrot Salad
Posted OnNovember 9, 2021 byIngredients 6 medium carrots ½ small onion 1 large lemon 3 Tablespoons canola oil 1 teaspoon curry powder ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper ¼ cup dark or golden raisins Optional Ingredients Materials 2 small bowls Box grater Cutting board Measuring cups Measuring spoons Medium bowl Sharp knife Vegetable peeler Instructions Rinse and…Read More…
Peanut Butter and Banana Pockets
Posted OnNovember 9, 2021 byIngredients 3 ripe bananas 3 Tablespoons creamy peanut butter 1½ teaspoons honey ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon 4 (8-inch) whole wheat flour tortillas Non-stick cooking spray Optional Ingredients Materials Large skillet Measuring spoons Rubber spatula Sharp knife Small bowl Instructions Peel and slice bananas about ¼-inch thick. In a small bowl, stir together peanut butter, honey,…Read More…
Pineapple Carrot Muffins
Posted OnNovember 9, 2021 byIngredients 1 medium carrot 1 cup canned crushed pineapple with juice 5 Tablespoons canola oil ¼ cup cold water 1 Tablespoon white distilled vinegar 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour ¾ cup light brown sugar, packed 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon salt Pinch ground nutmeg, pumpkin pie spice, or apple pie…Read More…
Ratatouille
Posted OnNovember 9, 2021 byIngredients 1 small red onion 2 medium cloves garlic 1 small eggplant 1 medium zucchini 1 medium yellow squash 1 large tomato 3 Tablespoons canola oil 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 teaspoon dried oregano ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper Optional Ingredients Materials Baking sheet Cutting board Measuring spoons Medium bowl Sharp knife…Read More…
Sauteed Greens
Posted OnNovember 9, 2021 byIngredients 1 pound collard greens 4 medium cloves garlic 2 Tablespoons canola oil ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper Optional Ingredients Materials Cutting board Large bowl Large skillet Measuring spoons Mixing spoon Sharp knife Instructions Remove hard stems from greens. In a large bowl filled with cold water, add greens. Allow any dirt…Read More…
Sweet Potato Fries
Posted OnNovember 9, 2021 byIngredients 4 medium sweet potatoes 1½ teaspoons paprika ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper 1⁄8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 Tablespoon canola oil Non-stick cooking spray Optional Ingredients Materials Baking sheet Cutting board Fork Large bowl Measuring spoons Sharp knife Instructions Preheat oven to 450°F. Scrub and rinse sweet potatoes. Pat dry with a…Read More…
Tabbouleh
Posted OnNovember 9, 2021 byIngredients 2 medium lemons 1 cup bulgur wheat 1½ cups boiling water 1 cup fresh parsley 3 green onions 1 large tomato 1 small cucumber 2 Tablespoons olive oil ¾ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper Pinch ground cayenne pepper or paprika. Optional Ingredients 4 ounces feta cheese ¼ cup mint leaves Materials Colander…Read More…