Kid Chef Organic Pluot Jam

There are several plum-apricot hybrid varieties that kids can grow, with pluots being the most common. Pluots are first generation crossbreeds of 75% plum and 25% apricot. These hybrid trees are the result of pollinating the flowers of plums with the flowers of apricots. Both are stone fruits and grown widely in California. They are…

Kid Chef Blueberry Tart

Fresh organic blueberries in an organic 6” frozen pie shell make an awesome summer treat! Organic blueberries are an antioxidant super food, antibacterial as well as heart and brain healthy. Kids can grow their own blueberries in pots in an acid loving potting soil mix. Kids can make organic pie shells ahead of time and…

Kid Chef Fresh Peach Crumble

In the summer, backyard organic peaches are sweet, delicious, and nutritious. Kids love to eat fresh peaches right from the tree! Peaches are packed with nutrients, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatories and help eyesight, digestion, and bones.  For an amazing treat, kids can slice 3 organic peaches into a 6.5” x 6.5” casserole dish. Add ¼ cup…

Kid Chef Organic Avocado Toast

Avocado Toast is the latest craze across the country today. But bread and avocados have long been a hit in California and the avocado sprout sandwich on organic whole wheat sourdough bread was the biggest seller at my Health Food Store in 1977. Bread and avocados are a wonderful balance of flavors and nutrients. For…

Kid Chef Organic Raspberry Pie

Kids can make this awesome organic raspberry pie for a party. When kids grow an organic garden with a raspberry patch, they can harvest abundant berries in the summer. Kids can line a baking sheet with parchment paper, spread out the berries, and freeze thoroughly. Once frozen, pack the berries in a ziplock bag and…

Kids grow Container Citrus Trees

For thousands of years around the world, people have been growing citrus trees in clay pots and moving them to protected areas in the winter. Because citrus trees are attractive evergreen trees that produce masses of highly fragrant flowers that perfume the air, these potted trees have decorated palaces as well as patios and make…

Kid Chef Date Nut Delight

Kids love these bite size treats packed with goodness. Dates are a brain healthy food rich in fiber, antioxidants, and vitamins. Baking with organic whole wheat pastry flour makes a more flakey tender crust with less gluten than regular whole wheat flour. The walnuts and pecans are high in protein and give this treat a…

Kids cook with Lemons

When kids grow an organic Meyer Lemon tree in a pot on the patio or in a sunny room indoors, they can have a beautiful, sweet smelling tree that produces the most popular fruit on the planet.  Lemons are a  wonderful fruit to use in cooking; kids can use the juice and the zest to…

Kids Make Streusel Toppings

Kids can make a variety of nutty, sweet, flavorful toppings for a fruit cobbler, savory casserole, coconut yogurt, sorbet, or the top crust of a pie. Streusel toppings contain nuts and seeds that are toasted to keep them crispy and for deeper, richer flavor. Kids can spread organic nuts and seeds in a single layer…

Kids cook with Pomegranates

Pomegranates are a Superfood high in antioxidants that inhibit inflammation and protect against heart disease, cancer, and cognitive impairment. Kids can learn the secret to extract the hundreds of pomegranate seeds inside its thick and inedible skin. First score the skin of the pomegranate, which can be used to make a red dye, and cut…