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.
Ground Turkey Tacos
This is a very basic taco that is easy and quick to prepare making it ideal for weeknight dinner.
Spaghetti and Turkey Meatballs
This recipe is simple and delicious, everybody loves meatballs.
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.
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!
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!
Rainbow Sushi & California Roll
We love this sushi recipe. It's a huge hit in our classes.
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!
Quinoa Black Bean Burgers
These vegetarian burgers are so delicious our young chefs can't get enough of them! Serve on a bun with your favorite toppings.
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.
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.
Ginger Veggie Stir Fry
This colorful, tasty and easy stir fry recipe is jam-packed with fresh vegetables.
Roasted Red Pepper Soup & Mediterranean Grilled Cheese
This comforting hot and delicious pairing is a match made in heaven.
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!
Rustic Butternut Squash Soup
Easy, satisying, healthy comfort food! Kudos to Journey bug, whose recipe we adapted it from. Especially atmospheric on cool fall days, but delicious anytime!