Happy Monday! We’ve got a tasty recipe for your weeknight dinner when you want something QUICK and EASY. This taco recipe was a fun lesson this past Fall and we got to explore the foods of Bobby...
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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...
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,...
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...
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....
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...
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? ...
This WEIRD trick helps picky eaters eat vegetables
Hello parents,Since the announcement last Friday that I will be taking on 5 parents to transform their kids from picky eaters to veggie eaters, the response has been fantastic. If you'd like to join...
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...
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....