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Gordon Ramsay’s Classic Side Dish

This pasta doesn’t get much attention: ORZO     In Italian it means “Barley” because it looks like a barley seed, but it’s actually pasta. It’s traditionally used in soups or as a substitute for...

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A Healthy(ish) Treat for the Weekend

I’m going to tell you a secret It’s the HARDEST part about preparing curriculum to teach healthy cooking classes to kids. It’s not the appetizer… Or entrees.. Or veggie sides…. It's not a breakfast,...

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MORE Veggie entrees That Kids Love

WHAT is inside a veggie patty? I asked myself this question while putting together the Food Network Favorite themes curriculum. And:  HOW could I get kids to eat a veggie patty? When I think of...

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Corn & Zucchini Cakes from Chef Aaron Sanchez

Celebrity Chef Aaron Sanchez has a swagger that’s fun to watch on shows like “Chopped” or “Masterchef” He’s a Mexican-American chef whose food style brings in spice, unique flavors and creativity....

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Can you get kids to eat cherry tomatoes?

Here's what I taught a group of kids yesterday for one of our first classes in Orange County We're starting our Food Network Theme class theme at 24 schools this week with a pasta dish from Giada de...

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Why We Chose Food Network Favorites

Some chefs are SO famous that if you just say their first names you know exactly who I'm referring to such as: Gordan Giada Bobby Jamie Guy Ina Quick test, do you know all of their last names? ...

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How to fix the “picky eater” problem

Happy Friday! I have something special for parents who have this problem: My child is a picky eater and won't eat (insert vegetable) Maybe your child will only eat steak and potatoes, but won't...

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Double Chocolate Fun

Hello parents, We're taking a detour today. We've been eating a lot of healthy foods recently. But isn't it time to enjoy a treat? After all, it's the summer and it's ok to indulge occasionally....

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