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When kids help make healthy food, they are more likely to try it. Show kids how to:

Wash cherries under cool running water.

Remove pits from cherries.

Measure ingredients and stir them together.

When kids help make healthy food, they are more likely to try it.

Show kids how to:

wash veggies under cool running water.
measure liquid ingredients.
cut green onions with kitchen scissors.
grate cheese.

When kids help make healthy food, they are more likely to try it. Show kids how to :

❁ set the timer for cooking rice.

❁ package cooked rice to store in the refrigerator or freezer.

❁ chop fruits, veggies or proteins for a rice bowl.

When kids help make healthy food, they are more likely to try it. Show kids how to:

❁ rub apples under cool running water.

❁ choose apples at the store.

When kids help make healthy food, they are more likely to try it.

Show kids how to :

❁ pull the husk and silk off the corn.

❁measure ingredients.

❁wash vegetables under cool running water.

When kids help make healthy food, they are more likely to try it. Show kids how to:

❁ swish greens in a bowl of water to remove dirt.

❁ peel or cut fruit or veggies.

❁ measure and stir ingredients for salad dressings.

When kids help make healthy food, they are more likely to try it.

Show kids how to:

❁ measure and mix ingredients together.

❁ wash and cut up fruits and vegetables for dipping.

When kids help make healthy food, they are more likely to try it. Show kids how to:

❁ measure and mix ingredients.

❁ slice veggies on the diagonal, Asian style.

❁ use a long-handled spoon or spatula to stir foods safely during cooking.

When kids help make healthy food, they are more likely to try it. Show kids how to:

❁ peel bananas. Try starting at the end away from the stem. The skin is less fibrous and easier to pull apart.

❁ mash bananas with a fork. A flat dish or plate might make mashing easier.

When kids help make healthy food, they are more likely to try it. Show kids how to:

❁ wash produce under cool running water. A vegetable brush works well on turnips.

❁ use a vegetable peeler to remove only a thin layer of skin from vegetables.

When kids help make healthy food, they are more likely to try it. Show kids how to:

❁ wash produce under cool running water.

❁ measure and mix ingredients.

❁ slice or chop produce on a cutting board by cutting down and away from their fingers and body

Asparagus cooks quickly. Cook it until just barely tender. Thicker stalks take longer to cook. Overcooked or reheated cooked asparagus may become bitter and stringy or mushy.

❁ Boil or blanch in enough water to cover the stalks.

❁ Steam over boiling water.

When kids help make healthy food, they are more likely to try it. Show kids how to:

❁ wash strawberries under cool running water and pull off the green caps.

❁ cut strawberries into slices, chunks, or even fun shapes. Ripe strawberries cut easily.

❁ Watermelon is a classic summer treat. Just slice into triangles and eat.

❁ Cut into bite-size pieces and add to fruit salads.

❁ Freeze chunks of watermelon to use as edible ice cubes in water, lemonade or iced tea.

When kids help make healthy food, they are more likely to try it.

Show kids how to:

❁ wash pears under cool running water.

❁ safely use a can opener.

❁ use a spoon to remove the seed core and cut a long ‘v’ to remove the fibers from the core to the stem.

When kids help make healthy food, they are more likely to try it.

Show kids how to:

❁ wipe off can lids before opening.

❁ use a can opener and safely handle sharp edges.

❁ mix ingredients together.

When kids help make healthy food, they are more likely to try it.

Show kids how to:

❁ measure and mix ingredients.

❁ crumble tofu or cut it into slices, cubes or sticks.

When kids help make healthy food, they are more likely to try it.

Show kids how to:

❁ peel hard-cooked eggs.

❁ cut or tear bread into cubes.

❁ mix ingredients together.

When kids help make healthy food, they are more likely to try it.

Show kids how to:

❁ roll or pat dough into shapes with a rolling pin or clean hands.

❁ grate cheese or slice veggies and fruit.

❁ spread the sauce with the back of a spoon.

When kids help make healthy food, they are more likely to try it.

Show kids how to:

❁ find and remove small rocks or other seeds and plant parts from dried lentils.

❁ use a colander to rinse lentils under cool running water.

When kids help make healthy food, they are more likely to try it. Show kids how to:

❁ grate cheese with a box grater.

❁ measure and mix ingredients.

❁ sprinkle cheese and filling on tortillas.

❁ cut quesadillas with a pizza cutter.

When kids help make healthy food, they are more likely to try it. Show kids how to:

❁ wash produce under cool running water.

❁ measure ingredients and stir them together.

❁ peel or cut vegetables.

When kids help make healthy food, they are more likely to try it. Show kids how to:

❁ wash produce under cool running water.

❁ peel fruit or vegetables with a peeler to take off only a thin layer.

❁ measure and mix ingredients

When kids help make healthy food, they are more likely to try it. Show kids how to:

❁ wash kale in a deep bowl of water.

❁ strip the leaves off the stem.

❁ measure and mix ingredients.

✿ Peaches are a tasty snack eaten whole, chopped, or sliced.

✿ Add cut peaches to yogurt, cold cereal, or oatmeal to add sweetness and flavor.

✿ Peaches can be mixed into the batter of pancakes, waffles, muffins, or bread.

When kids help make healthy food, they are more likely to try it. Show kids how to:

❁ rinse blueberries under cool running water.

❁ lightly beat an egg.

❁ sprinkle toppings on crisps or sundaes.

When kids help make healthy food, they are more likely to try it. Show kids how to:

wash tomatoes by rubbing.
spread cheese mixture on bread.
open cans safely to avoid sharp lid edges.

Cook grains in large batches to use later:

❁ Divide cooked, cooled grains into single-use amounts in freezer bags or containers. Label and date. Refrigerate or freeze.

❁ Use refrigerated cooked grains within 3-4 days. Use frozen cooked grains within 2-3 months.

When kids help make healthy food, they are more likely to try it. Show kids how to:

❁ swish greens in a bowl of water to remove dirt.

❁ tear or cut leaves away from thick or tough stems

When kids help make healthy food, they are more likely to try it. Show kids how to:

❁ scrub sweet potatoes under cool running water.

❁ prick whole sweet potatoes with a fork before baking or microwaving.