Recipes

Apple Crumble / Manzanas Crujientes

Apple Crumble / Manzanas Crujientes

This recipe requires the use of an oven Recommended materials: Baking tray, mixing bowl, knife, cutting board, fork, measuring spoons (or one big spoon and one small spoon), measuring cups. Ingredients: 2-3 apples (cut into thin slivers) 3 soft quaker bars (crumbled)...

Carrot Raisin Salad / Ensalada de Pasas y Zanahorias

Carrot Raisin Salad / Ensalada de Pasas y Zanahorias

Recipe adapted from / Receta adaptada de: Serious Eats  Ingredients 6 medium carrots, peeled and grated (about 4 cups) 1 or 2 apples, peeled and diced into small pieces 1-2 packs sunflower seeds 1/2-1 box raisins 1/2 cup yogurt 2 Tbsp orange juice 1 Tbsp fresh orange...

Carrot Ginger Soup / Sopa de Zanahoria y Jengibre

Carrot Ginger Soup / Sopa de Zanahoria y Jengibre

Recipe courtesy of Chef Mataio Gillis, Food Services Culinary Program Supervisor / Receta cortesía de Chef Mataio Gillis, Supervisor del Programa Culinario de Servicios Alimentarios   This recipe requires the use of a blender or food processor and a heat source...

Orange Smoothie / Licuado de Naranja

Orange Smoothie / Licuado de Naranja

This recipe requires the use of a blender or food processor Recommended materials: Blender or food processor, knife, cutting board, tablespoon (or one big spoon), ½ cup measuring cup.   This recipe makes roughly 3-4 cups of smoothie.  Ingredients: 1 orange...

Naan

Naan

This recipe requires a heat source Recommended materials: Grill or electric griddle or skillet, large bowl, mixing spoon, tablespoon and teaspoon (or one big spoon and one small spoon), measuring cups, cloth towel (big enough to cover bowl). Ingredients: 1 ½ cups warm...

Jack-O-Lantern Stuffed Peppers

Jack-O-Lantern Stuffed Peppers

This recipe requires a heat source Recommended materials: Saucepan, knife, cutting board, peeler (or knife), measuring spoons (or one big spoon and one small spoon), measuring cups, toothpicks. This recipe makes roughly 4-6 stuffed peppers. Ingredients:  4-6 bell...

Vegan Banana Ice Cream

Vegan Banana Ice Cream

This recipe requires a blender or food processor Recommended materials: Blender or food processor, knife, cutting board, bowl, tablespoon (or one big spoon), measuring cups. Ingredients: 2-3 frozen bananas (sliced) 2 ½ TBSP cocoa powder 1 TBSP honey (or any sweetener)...

Cauliflower Tacos

Cauliflower Tacos

This recipe requires a heat source Recommended materials: 2 skillets, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons (or one big spoon and one small spoon), one half measuring cup. Ingredients: 8 corn tortillas 1 head cauliflower (cut into 1’’-2’’ florets) 1 onion (diced) 1...

Quick Pickles

Quick Pickles

This recipe requires a heat source and 2 mason jars or airtight glass containers Recommended materials: Medium Saucepan, knife, cutting board, funnel, wooden spoon, 2 quart sized mason jars with lids (or other airtight GLASS containers), measuring spoons (or one big...

Rainbow Rice / Arroz Arcoiris

Rainbow Rice / Arroz Arcoiris

This recipe requires a heat source Recommended materials: Pot, saucepan, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons (or one big spoon and one small spoon), measuring cups, fork. Ingredients: 4 cups cooked brown rice (= 1 cup uncooked rice) ½ cup squash (diced) ½ apple...

Chickpea Curry/Curry de Garbanzos: WINTER COOKING 2019-2020

Chickpea Curry/Curry de Garbanzos: WINTER COOKING 2019-2020

Serves/ Sirve 4- Ingredients: 1 x 16 oz cans coconut milk 1 x 16 oz cans chickpeas, drained 1 x 16 oz can diced tomatoes 1⁄2 onion, diced 1-2 c. mixed vegetables, diced 2 cloves garlic 1-2 TBSP olive oil 1 tsp cumin 2 tsp turmeric 1⁄2 tsp salt 1 TBSP curry powder 1⁄2...

Confetti Slaw / Ensalada de Col

Confetti Slaw / Ensalada de Col

Recommended materials: Knife, cutting board, large bowl, small bowl, fork, measuring spoons (or one big spoon and one small spoon), measuring cups. Ingredients:  ¼ of a red cabbage (cut into thin strips) ¼ of a green cabbage (cut into thin strips) 6 leaves kale or...

Hummus in a Blanket / Rollitos de Pure de Garbanzo

Hummus in a Blanket / Rollitos de Pure de Garbanzo

Recommended materials: Large bowl, small bowl, knife, peeler (or knife), cutting board, measuring spoons (or one big spoon and one small spoon), masher (or fork). This recipe makes roughly 6 hummus in a blankets.   Ingredients: 6 leaves, kale or another leafy...

Pasta Primavera

Pasta Primavera

This recipe requires a heat source Recommended materials: Saucepan, Skillet, knife, cutting board, large bowl, spatula, tablespoon (or one big spoon), measuring spoons. Ingredients:  1 12 oz box of whole grain pasta  2 cups of chopped vegetables (bell peppers,...

Veggie Quesadilla

Veggie Quesadilla

This recipe requires a heat source Recommended materials: Baking sheet, large bowl, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons (or one big spoon and one small spoon), measuring cups. This recipe makes roughly 4 quesadillas, using medium sized tortillas. Ingredients:  2 ⅔...

Veggie Soup

Serves: 6 Ingredients:  Vegetables of choice such as: carrots, onions, garlic, celery, potatoes, swiss chard, or anything else you have on hand4 cups vegetable broth½ tsp dried rosemary½ tsp dried thyme½ tsp ground black pepper 2 tbsp olive oil Directions:  Wash...

French Toast

French Toast

This recipe requires a heat source Recommended materials: Skillet, shallow bowl, whisk (or fork), spatula, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons (or one big spoon and one small spoon), measuring cups. This recipe makes roughly 4 pieces of french toast. Ingredients: ...

Chana Masala

Chana Masala

This recipe requires a heat source Recommended materials: 2 skillets, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons (or one big spoon and one small spoon), measuring cups. Ingredients:  2 16 oz cans coconut milk 1 16 oz can chickpeas, drained 1 16 oz can diced tomatoes About...

Veggie Frittata

Ingredients: 1 TBL olive oil2-3 cups of veggies, chopped (onions, peppers, potatoes, squash, spinach, etc.)10 eggs½ cup whole milk½ cup cheese, grated Directions: Wash hands.Preheat oven to 350 FSauté vegetables with olive oil in a panIn a bowl, whisk together eggs,...

Huevos Rancheros

Huevos Rancheros

This recipe requires a heat source Recommended materials: Blender (optional), two small pans, large skillet, spatula, grater, knife, cutting board, tablespoon (or one big spoon), measuring cups. Ingredients: 3 cans diced tomatoes 1-2 onions (finely chopped) 3 cans...

Oatmeal Granola

Oatmeal Granola

This recipe requires the use of an oven Recommended materials: Baking sheet, large bowl, tablespoon (or one big spoon), measuring cups. This recipe makes roughly 4.5 cups of granola. Ingredients:  3 cups oats 1.5 cups sunflower seeds 2 TBSP cinnamon 6 TBSP honey ¼ cup...

Southwest Bean Burgers

Ingredients: 6 hamburger buns 6 cups pinto beans (cooked or canned)3 eggs1 1/2 cups whole grain bread crumbs3/4 cup chopped cilantro1 cup onion, diced2 cups corn (fresh, canned, or frozen)1 1/2 tsp cumin3/4 tsp pepper1 1/2 tsp salt2 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)½ cup...

Mediterranean Orzo Salad

Mediterranean Orzo Salad

This recipe requires a heat source Recommended materials: Saucepan, large bowl, small bowl, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons (or one big spoon and one small spoon), measuring cups.   Ingredients: ⅓ cup olive oil 3 TBSP lemon juice, or juice of 2 lemons 1...

Scrambled Eggs with Veggies

Scrambled Eggs with Veggies

Ingredients: 12 eggs Salt Pepper 2 Zucchini 1 bunch kale Directions: Wash hands. Crack eggs into large bowl Add salt and pepper Chop zucchini and rip kale, add to separate bowl Add eggs to frying pan and let cook a minute Add chopped zucchini and kale and cook a few...

WWU Outback Farm Veggie Stir Fry

Ingredients: 1 bundle of kale 4 large carrots 3 cloves garlic ½ cup of Sugar snap peas ½ teaspoon of salt/ pepper Nutritional yeast 1 teaspoon coconut oil Directions: Wash hands Rip kale into bowl Chop carrots and garlic Add oil to pan, then add carrots and kale Add...

Garden Tacos

Serves 4-5 Ingredients: 5-7 leaves of lettuce or kale1 can garbanzo beans3 radishes½ cup of Sugar snap peas½ teaspoon of salt/ pepperOil and vinegar Nutritional yeast Directions: Wash handsOpen and drain can of garbanzo beansChop radishesUse lettuce or kale leaves as...

Popcorn with a Twist

Popcorn with a Twist

This recipe requires the use of a heat source Recommended materials: Pan, large bowl, tablespoon (or one big spoon), measuring cups. This recipe makes roughly 4 cups of popcorn. Ingredients:  ½ cup coconut oil ½ cup popcorn kernels 2 tsp salt 1 TBSP olive oil 1 tsp...

Zoodles with Marinara

Serves 4-5 Ingredients: 4-5 Zucchini2 20 oz cans of diced tomatoes2 onions3 garlic cloves1 teaspoon oregano/ basil/ salt1 tablespoon olive oilNutritional yeast, for taste (optional) Directions: Wash hands.Use a spiralizer to create zoodles from zucchiniChop onions and...

Sunbutter Snails

Serves: 6 Ingredients:  3 tbsp sunflower butter1 apple3 celery stalks6 chives Directions:  Wash handsSlice apple into 6 even slicesSlice celery stalks in halfSpread about ½ tbsp of sunbutter on each piece of celeryPlace an apple slice skin side up on top of the...

Whole Wheat Pancakes

Serves 7 Ingredients: 2 cups whole wheat flour4 ½ tsp baking powder½ tsp salt2 cups +2 tbsp milk2 large eggs2 tbsp vanilla extract Directions: Wash handsIn a bowl whisk flour, baking powder, and saltIn another bowl whisk egg, milk, and vanilla extractWhisk the wet and...

Whole Wheat Berry Muffins

Whole Wheat Berry Muffins

This recipe requires the use of an oven Recommended materials: Muffin tin, large bowl, medium bowl, small bowl, whisk (or fork), large mixing spoon, measuring spoons (or one big spoon and one small spoon), measuring cups. This recipe makes roughly 12 muffins....

Southwest Pasta Salad

Serves 4-6 people Ingredients: 1 box of whole grain pasta2 cups of black beans1 cup of corn1 can of diced tomatoes½ medium onion, diced2 cups of chopped greensOlive oil, cilantro, salt, pepper, cumin, or oregano, to taste. Directions: Cook pasta Add rinsed beans,...

Root Vegetable Latkes

Root Vegetable Latkes

This recipe requires a heat source Recommended materials: Skillet, large bowl, grater (or knife), cutting board, measuring spoons (or one big spoon and one small spoon), measuring cups, paper towels. This recipe makes roughly 6-8 latkes Ingredients: 3 cups grated (or...

Breakfast Burritos / Burritos de Desayuno

Breakfast Burritos / Burritos de Desayuno

This recipe requires a heat source Recommended materials: 2 skillets, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons (or one big spoon and one small spoon), measuring cups. This recipe makes about 4 burritos. Ingredients: 8 eggs, scrambled (tofu or beans optional subs) ½...

Veggie Spaceships

Serves up to 8 preschoolers Ingredients: CrackersCucumberCherry tomatoesBlack sesame seeds Hummus Directions: Wash hands.Slice cucumbers, and cut the cherry tomatoes in halfSpread hummus on crackerStack the cucumber on top of the hummusStack the halved tomato cherry...

Taco Salad

Taco Salad

This recipe requires a heat source Recommended materials: Skillet, grater, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons (or one big spoon and one small spoon), measuring cups. This recipe makes roughly 4 bowls of taco salad. Ingredients: 20 leaves of kale, cabbage, lettuce,...

Tomato & Olive Cracker Bugs

Serves 4-5 Ingredients: 1 box of whole wheat crackers 1 cups cherry tomatoes¼ cup olives ½ cup hummus (store-bought or homemade)2 Tbsp chives1 Tbsp sesame seeds Directions: Wash hands.Cut tomatoes in halfCut olives in halfTake cracker, spread hummus on itPlace 2...

Tea Time Sandwiches

Tea Time Sandwiches

Recommended materials: Knife, cutting board, spoon. This recipe makes roughly 12 sandwiches. Ingredients:  6 slices of whole wheat bread (cut into 4 pieces each) 1 medium cucumber (cut into ¼ inch rounds) ½ cup hummus (store-bought or homemade) Directions: Wash hands....

Three Sisters Stew / Estofado de las tres hermanas

Three Sisters Stew / Estofado de las tres hermanas

This recipe requires a heat source Recommended materials: Large saucepan, knife, cutting board, peeler (or knife), measuring spoons (or one big spoon and one small spoon), measuring cups.   Ingredients: ½  medium squash (peeled and cut into cubes) 1 14.5 oz can...

Borscht / Sopa de repollo y remolacha

Borscht / Sopa de repollo y remolacha

This recipe requires a heat source Recommended materials: Saucepan, knife, cutting board, grater (or knife), measuring spoons (or one big spoon), measuring cups.   Ingredients:  1 tablespoon olive oil ½  medium yellow onion (finely chopped) 4-5 garlic cloves...

Kale Salad / Ensalada de la Col Rizada

Kale Salad / Ensalada de la Col Rizada

Recommended materials: Large bowl, small bowl, knife, cutting board, whisk (or fork), measuring spoons (or one big spoon and one small spoon), measuring cups. Ingredients: 15 chard or kale leaves (or other leafy greens) 2 tsp olive oil 2 tsp dijon mustard 2 tsp honey...

Noodle Bowl

Noodle Bowl

This recipe requires a heat source Recommended materials: Skillet, cutting board, knife, peeler or grater (knife also works), spatula, tablespoon and teaspoon (or one big spoon and one small spoon), one cup measuring cup. Ingredients: 8 ounces of cooked rice noodles 3...

Tomato Marinara Sauce

Ingredients 1 (28-ounce) can peeled plum tomatoes, no salt or herbs added 5 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 small white onion, peeled and cut in half Kosher salt Directions Wash your hands. Put a 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the tomatoes, butter, onion...

Veggie Tacos

Serves 10 preschoolers for snack Ingredients: Pack of six-inch corn tortillas (12+) Carrots (3) Sugar snap peas (20) Purple cabbage (2 cups) Yogurt (1 cup) Herbs (chives, dill) Garlic powder (two-three pinches, or ¼ tsp) Lemon juice (1 tsp) Salt (¼ tsp) Directions:...

Fruit and Veggie Insects

Serves up to 10 preschoolers for snack Ingredients: Strawberries (3) Clementines/tangerines (3-5) Apples (2) Sugar snap peas (20 peas, at least) Kale (10 leaves) Beets (2-3) Purple cabbage (1 cup, shredded) 2 cups each sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds (also for...

Sunny Hummus

Sunny Hummus

Recommended materials: Large bowl, knife, cutting board, potato masher (or fork), measuring spoons (or one big spoon and one small spoon), measuring cups. This recipe makes roughly 2 cups of hummus. Ingredients: 1 can garbanzo beans (15 oz) ⅓ cup sunbutter ¼ cup lemon...

Crispy Chickpea Salad

Crispy Chickpea Salad

This recipe requires a heat source Recommended materials: Skillet, two large bowls, cutting board, knife, grater (knife also works), spatula, measuring spoons (or one big spoon and one small spoon), measuring cups, paper or cloth towel. Ingredients: 4 TBSP olive oil...

Black Bean Soup / Sopa de Frijoles Negros

Black Bean Soup / Sopa de Frijoles Negros

This recipe requires a heat source Recommended materials: Saucepan, knife, cutting board, grater (or knife), measuring spoons (or one big spoon and one small spoon), measuring cups. This recipe makes roughly 8 cups of soup. Ingredients: 2 cans black beans (drained and...

Veggie Spring Rolls

This recipe requires a heat source Recommended materials: Skillet, knife, grater (can also use knife), cutting board, measuring spoons (or one big spoon and one small spoon), one cup measuring cup. Ingredients: 8 rice paper spring roll wraps 2 cups of kale, shredded...

Veggie Bean Soup

Ingredients 1 15 oz can cannellini, garbanzo, or kidney beans 1 15 oz can diced tomatoes 1 onion 1-2 stalks celery 2 cloves garlic 1 medium sized potato 4 leaves kale 4 cups vegetable broth 1 medium sized carrot Olive oil Salt & pepper to taste Directions Wash...

Beans and Greens Burritos/Burritos de Frijol Y Verduras

Ingredients 15 oz can of black beans ½  medium onion 1 clove garlic 2 oz, ½ cup grated cheese 4-6 leaves kale 1 carrot ¼ cup salsa ½ tsp cumin ¼ tsp salt ¼ tsp pepper 1 TBSP olive oil Tortillas (optional make your own with 2 cups corn masa Directions Wash hands....

Potato Kale Cakes

Potato Kale Cakes

This recipe requires a heat source Recommended materials: Large saucepan, large bowl, skillet, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons (or one big spoon and one small spoon), one fourth measuring cup, masher (or fork). This recipe makes roughly 10 3-inch sized cakes....

Vegan Crepes

Vegan Crepes

This recipe requires a heat source Recommended materials: Skillet, large bowl, spatula, butter knife, measuring spoons (or one big spoon and one small spoon), measuring cups. Ingredients: 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour 3 TBSP brown sugar 1 tsp baking powder 1 ½ - 2 cups...

Black Bean Dip/Salsa De Frijol Negro

Serves 4 Ingredients: 1 can black beans 1/2 cup mild salsa 1/4 cup cilantro, minced 1 TBSP lime juice 1/2 tsp garlic, minced 1/2 tsp cumin 1/8 tsp salt Directions: Wash hands. Use a knife to chop up cilantro and garlic. Combine all ingredients together in a...

Ants in a Blanket

Serves 4 Ingredients: 8 leaves of swiss chard, collards, or raisins Nut butter of choice 1 cup raisins Directions: Wash hands. Lay out leaf and spread with nut butter down the center Line raisins along the centerline, on top of the nut butter Roll leaf up like a...

Garden Stir-Fry

Garden Stir-Fry

This recipe requires a heat source Recommended materials: Large skillet, knife, cutting board, grater (or knife), measuring spoons (or one big spoon and one small spoon), measuring cups. This recipe was prepared during the 2017-18 winter cooking series. Read about the...

Potato Curry

Potato Curry

As prepared in the classroom during the 2017-2018 winter cooking series! Read all about it here, and download recipe cards below. This recipe requires a heat source Recommended materials: Saucepan, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons (or one big spoon and one small...

Lentil Salad

As prepared in the classroom during the 2017-2018 winter cooking series! Ingredients: 2 cups green lentils, rinsed 6-8 leafy greens (chard or kale work well) 1 carrot 4 scallions 1 TBSP olive oil 1 TBSP + 1 tsp lemon juice ½ tsp of salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme...

Plant Part Salad

As prepared in the classroom during the 2017-2018 Winter cooking series! Ingredients: 15 chard or kale leaves, ripped 2 tsp olive oil 2 tsp lemon juice 1 carrot 4 chive stems 4 broccoli florets ½ cup dried cranberries 2 TBSP sunflower seeds Salt and pepper to taste...

Tomato Marinara

Ingredients 1 (28-ounce) can peeled plum tomatoes, no salt or herbs added 5 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 small white onion, peeled and cut in half Kosher salt Directions Wash your hands. Put a 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the tomatoes, butter, onion...

Soil Salad

Ingredients 1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed 1 cup cooked rice (preferably brown) ¼ teaspoon salt 1-2 carrots, washed, peeled, and shredded ½ can corn, drained ½ pint-sized container cherry tomatoes, washed and cut in half ½ green pepper, washed and chopped ⅓...

Nettle Pesto

Ingredients 3 cups fresh nettle leaves 4 garlic cloves ¼ cups olive oil ½ tsp sea salt 1 Tbs lemon juice ¾ cups pine nuts or sunflower seeds ¾ cups hard cheese, shredded (optional) Directions Wash your hands. Put a pot of water on and when its boiling dump the fresh...

Egg Salad

Ingredients: 4 hardboiled eggs 1 TBSP yogurt Lemon juice Salt and pepper Instructions: Mash eggs with yogurt and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper according to taste. Enjoy with sliced carrots, cucumbers, or crackers!

Fruit & Sunbutter Roll-ups

Ingredients Two whole wheat tortillas OR rice paper salad rolls ½ cup sunflower seeds* 2 – 3 tbs coconut oil, melted* 1 banana, thinly sliced 1 apple, thinly sliced ½ cup blueberries 1 tbs honey Directions 1. Wash your hands. 2.Add blueberries and honey to skillet...

Butternut Squoodles/Fideos de Calabaza Butternut

Butternut Squoodles/Fideos de Calabaza Butternut

This month, classes are making our last recipe in our 2016-2017 cooking season - Butternut Squash Noodles tossed in a sweet curry sauce! Students have been learning to use peelers to make noodles out of the squash as well as exploring where food comes from around the...

Applesauce / Puré de manzana

Applesauce / Puré de manzana

This recipe requires a heat source Recommended materials: Large skillet, bowl, knife, cutting board, masher (or fork), measuring spoons (or one big spoon and one small spoon), measuring cups. This recipe makes roughly 2 cups of applesauce. Ingredients: 4-5 apples...

Beet & Chickpea Hummus

Beet & Chickpea Hummus

Recommended materials: Large bowl, grater (or knife), cutting board, masher (or fork), tablespoon (or one big spoon), measuring cups. This recipe makes roughly 2 cups of hummus. Ingredients: 1 can chickpeas (garbanzo beans) 1 small beet (grated or finely chopped) 4...

Rice and Kale Salad

Rice and Kale Salad

One of the recipes used with our cooking in the classroom series! Ingredients: 10 leaves kale, rinsed 2 cups cooked rice (any variety) 1 apple, chopped 1/2 cup onions, chopped (optional) 2 Tbsp olive oil 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 4 Tbsp lemon juice 1/8 tsp salt...

Carrot Bliss Balls

Carrot Bliss Balls

This recipe requires the use of a blender or food processor Recommended materials: Blender or food processor, grater (or knife), cutting board, measuring spoons (or one big spoon and one small spoon), measuring cups. This recipe makes roughly 10-14 bliss balls...

Dirt Cups

Serves 4-5 Ingredients: 2 ripe avocados 1⁄2 cup dates 1⁄4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tsp vanilla extract 1⁄8 tsp salt 1⁄4 cup water or milk of choice Shredded coconut, optional Fresh mint, optional Note: If possible, soak dates in hot water for at least 30 minutes...

Pinto Bean Quesadillas

Pinto Bean Quesadillas

This recipe requires a heat source Recommended materials: Skillet, grater, one cup measuring cup. This recipe makes roughly 4 quesadillas (using small tortillas). Ingredients: Tortillas (your choice on type/size) Cooked pinto beans (1 ½ cups or 1 can) 1 cup cheese...

Bumblebee Salad / Ensalada de Abejita (Abejorro) 

Bumblebee Salad / Ensalada de Abejita (Abejorro) 

Recommended materials: Large bowl, small bowl, knife, cutting board, whisk (or fork), measuring spoons (or one big spoon and one small spoon), measuring cups.   Ingredients: 1½ cups (or 1 can) of cooked black beans 2 cups cooked corn 1 cup sweet red pepper...

Veggie Sushi

Veggie Sushi

Recommended materials: Large bowl, small bowl, knife, peeler/grater (can also use knife), cutting board, tablespoon (or one big spoon), measuring cups. This recipe makes roughly 6 sushi rolls. Ingredients: Toasted Nori wraps 2 cups dry short grain brown or white rice...

Rainbow Roots

Rainbow Roots

Here is the second recipe of the 2015-2016 Winter Cooking session at local schools! It has been a hit with kids, and many have taken the recipe home to make with their families. Note that you can mix it up a bit and use different colored beets (e.g. red, golden),...

Harvest Dinner Recipes

Harvest Dinner Recipes

Looking for information about the upcoming Harvest Dinner?  Find it here!   A number of people have asked for the recipes from Harvest Dinner in the past, and they are all available here on our website. Have a look: Sweet Kale Salad Butternut Squash and Beet Soup...

Roasted Root Vegetables

As tasted at the 2017 Harvest Dinner! Ingredients: 2 lbs root vegetables 5 Tbsp oil salt rosemary or garlic What to do: Preheat oven to 450 F Wash vegetables well Cut vegetables into wedges using apple corer or knife; place in large mixing bowl Cover potatoes with...

Butternut Squash and Beet Soup

Butternut Squash and Beet Soup

As tasted at the 2017 Harvest Dinner! Ingredients: Beets 4 medium sized beets 2 Tbsp olive oil sea salt 4-6 oz. chicken or vegetable stock 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar 1 tsp fresh rosemary Squash 2 Tbsp coconut oil 1 onion, minced 2-2.5 lbs butternut squash 2 cups...

Pasta Festa

Ingredients: 1 cup whole wheat cavatappi or rotini pasta, cooked 1/2 cup small broccoli florets 1/2 cup roma tomatoes, diced 1/4 cup chickpeas, drained 1/4 cup cucumber, chopped 1/4 cup black olives, sliced 1/4 cup carrots, shredded 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp apple cider...

Cabbage Slaw

Ingredients: 1 ripe California avocado 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1/2 cup orange juice (I used fresh squeezed, about 1 large, juicy orange) Chives, chopped 1 clove garlic 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 3 cups chopped green cabbage 2 cups...

Zucchini Patties

Ingredients: 2 cups zucchini, chopped 2 eggs ¼ cup chopped onion ½ cup all-purpose flour ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional) ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese (optional) ¼ teaspoon black pepper 2 tablespoons vegetable oil Materials: Knives Graters Cutting boards...

Pasta/Pizza Sauce

A versatile sauce! Can be used in both pizza and pasta recipes. Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 clove garlic 1 3/4 lbs tomatoes 1 carrot and/or zucchini 2 kale leaves 2 Tablespoons parsley, minced 2 Tablespoons basil, minced Salt and...

Flatbread

Ingredients: 2 cups bread flour 1 tsp salt 2 Tbsp vegetable oil 2/3 cups water Materials: Large bowl Fork Cast iron pan or an electric skillet What to do: Mix together flour & salt in a large bowl Add oil and mix in with a fork until crumbly Add water and mix...

Pita Pockets with Falafel

Pita Pockets with Falafel

  This recipe requires the use of a food processor or blender and a heat source Recommended materials: Food processor or blender, skillet, large bowl, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons (or one big spoon and one small spoon), measuring cups. This recipe makes...

Zucchini Linguini with Pesto

Ingredients: Zucchini Herbs (basil, cilantro, parsley and/or mint) Toasted sunflower seeds 1 clove fresh garlic 1/4 cup olive oil salt & pepper to taste Materials: Colander Vegetable peeler Blender What to Do: Wash Zucchini and herbs in colander and pat dry To...

Veggie or Fruit Salad Rolls

Ingredients: Rice paper Fresh fruit of your choice Cucumber Carrot Honey Mint (You can also put just fruit or just veggies or any combination of fresh fruits and veggies inside these rolls...have fun experimenting!) Materials: Large bowl of warm water Colander Cutting...

Honey Seed Balls

Recipe adapted from: Life Lab Ingredients for variation 1: 1/2 cup of sesame seeds 1/2 cup of sunflower seeds 1/2 cup of oats (use gluten-free certified if necessary) 1/2 cup of cocoa powder 1/2 cup of honey Berries Ingredients for variation 2: ½ cup sunbutter ½  cup...

Green Smoothie

Green Smoothie

This recipe requires the use of a blender or food processor Recommended materials: Blender or food processor, large bowl, knife, cutting board, measuring cups. Ingredients: 6 large kale leaves or 1 handful of spinach (or any other leafy green) 1 cup plain or greek...

Tzatziki Sauce

Tzatziki Sauce

Recommended materials: Medium bowl, mixing spoon, knife, cutting board, grater (for lemon zest), measuring spoons (or one big spoon and one small spoon), measuring cups. This recipe makes roughly 1 cup of sauce. Ingredients: 1 cup Greek whole milk plain yogurt 2...

Cucumber Salad

Ingredients: 2 English cucumbers 1 small red onion 1 1/2 tablespoon salt 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon white/red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon sugar 2 teaspoons dried dill or 2 tablespoons fresh dill Materials: Knife Spoon Colander Medium bowl What to Do: Slice the...

Lemon Mint Sorbet

Ingredients: 5 cups sugar 4 cups chopped fresh mint Zest of 4 lemons, grated 4 cups water 2 cups lemon juice (6-8 lemons) Materials: Ice cream scoop Graters (2-3) Juicer (2) Scissors Small bowls (3) Salad spinner Measuring cups Electric skillet (2) Ice chest Ice cream...

Pizza

Dough Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups warm water or whey 3 Tablespoons honey 3 Tablespoons yeast 1/2 teaspoon salt 5 cups flour (approximately) Oil Materials: Mixing bowl Mixing spoon Grain grinder *optional Measuring cups Measuring spoons What to Do: In a bowl, mix water,...

Salsa

Ingredients: 1 lb tomatoes 1/2 onion 1 large bell pepper 1/4 cup cilantro 2 cloves garlic 2 Tablespoons lime juice 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper Materials: Knives Cutting boards Bowl Measuring spoons Measuring cups Mixing spoon Garlic press (if...

Super Kale Salad

Super Kale Salad

As tasted at the 2017 Harvest Dinner and the recipe used in Lesson 1 of our 2015-2016 Winter Cooking in Schools series! Salad ingredients 3-4 leaves of kale 1/2 Tablespoon olive oil 1/2 Tablespoon lemon juice 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup sunflower seeds 1/4 cup dried...

Crunchy Bean Burritos

Ingredients (Makes 4 tortillas): 1/2 cup corn masa flour 1/3 cup water Pinch of salt 1 can black beans, drained 1/2 cup cheese, grated Assorted chopped/grated garden veggies Salsa Ranch dressing Materials: Measuring cups Mixing bowl Rolling pin or tortilla press Wax...

Strawberry Smoothie

Strawberry Smoothie

This recipe requires the use of a food processor or blender  Ingredients: (include as much of each as you like!) Strawberries (rinsed) Coconut milk Orange juice Directions: Wash hands. Rinse your strawberries and add them to the blender. Add coconut milk and orange...

Rainbow Salad

Ingredients: Lettuce Carrots Beets Radish Purple cabbage Kohlrabi Calendula petals/nasturtium Dressing option #1: 3 Tablespoon olive oil 2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 Tablespoon Agave nectar 1 teaspoon soy sauce Dressing option #2: 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 Tbsp apple...

Veggie Fried Rice

Veggie Fried Rice

Ingredients: ● 1 tablespoon olive oil ● 1-2 cloves garlic ● 2-2 1/2 cups mixed vegetables (chopped broccoli, shredded carrots, shredded kale, peas, etc.) ● 3 cups cooked brown rice ● 2-3 eggs ● 3 Tbsp soy sauce or tamari (add up to 1 Tbsp more if you use tofu) ● Green...

ABC Salad/Ensalada ABC

Time: Prep time 15 minute Serves: 4-6 Ingredients: Apples Beets Carrots 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon salt Materials: Graters Cutting boards Mixing bowl Mixing spoon Measuring spoons Knife What to Do: Grate apples, beets, and carrots...

Apple Juice Vinaigrette

Time: Prep time 5 minute Serves: 4-6, makes ¾ cup Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil 2 Tablespoons cider vinegar ½ cup apple juice ½ teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder Materials: Measuring spoons Liquid measuring cup Blender and spray bottle or jar What to...

Plant Part Sandwiches

Time: Prep time 15 minutes Serves: 4-6 Ingredients: 1 Root (carrot, beet, radish, etc.) 1 Stem (celery, beet stem, chard stem, etc.) 1 Leaf (lettuce, beet green, chard, spinach, etc.) 1 Flower (broccoli, calendula, nasturtium, cauliflower, etc.) 1 Fruit (tomato,...

Edible Flower Salad

Time: Prep time 10 minute Serves: 4 Ingredients: 4 Leaves (spinach, lettuce, Swiss chard, beet green, etc.) 4 Edible flowers (calendula, nasturtiums, borage, pansies, violas, etc.) *optional: Herbs (cilantro, oregano, thyme, basil, etc.) *optional: a grated root...