Kid Chef Taco Casserole

Try this tasty casserole, using Trader Joe items from the pantry, and it will become a family favorite! Rice and beans are a perfect protein, rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Cook ½ cup organic brown rice in 1¼ cup water for 50 minutes. During the last 20 minutes, add ½ cup chopped organic red…

Kid Chef Mushroom Orzo Soup

Make a quick, easy, and nutritious soup with Pacific Organic Mushroom Broth and organic whole wheat orzo. Whole Foods brand 365 frozen 10 ounce Organic Mixed Mushrooms (sliced white, cremini, shiitake, and portobello mushrooms) are the perfect addition. Heat 4 tbsp organic extra virgin olive oil a large soup pot. Chop 1 small organic red…

Kid Chef Pomegranate Veggie Feast

Bursting with flavor, this colorful plant based feast is bursting with nutrition, rich in protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Marinating the veggies in tangy organic pomegranate molasses brings even more antioxidants and delectable aromas to the dish.  Cook ½ cup organic brown rice in 1¼ cup water for 50 minutes. During the last 20…

Kid Chef Pumpkin Black Bean Enchiladas

Using taco seasonings and homemade tomato sauce, kids can create enchiladas with a twist. Pumpkin, black beans, and corn tortillas are a nutritional balance of protein, fiber, vitamins, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory compounds. Adding heart healthy chili powder brings capsaicin to the dish releasing endorphins in the brain to bring feelings of well being. Preheat the…

Kid Chef Cornbread Minis

Native Americans have been making cornbread for hundreds of years, grinding corn into their flour and meal. They used corn as a major food source, creating grits, mush, soup, tamales, and tortillas. Corn is a good source of fiber, rich in vitamin C, magnesium, and B vitamins. However, since the mid 90’s, corn has been…

Kid Chef Vegetable Barley Soup

Kids love this comforting organic barley soup, rich in nutrients. It’s fun and nutritious to try different whole grainsthat kids have been eating for thousands of years. Wheat, rice, and oats are so popular and available that other flavorful grains are overlooked. Organic whole grain barley is rich in fiber, niacin, selenium, copper, and phytonutrients…

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 Beet and Red Lentil Wrap

Kids enjoy wraps for lunch, and love the beautiful beet color next to the lettuce greens! Wrapped in a whole wheat tortilla, the secret of this powerhouse dish is to bloom the spices, or gently simmer them in oil. Beets are filled with health giving nutrients and lentils give kids that full feeling with no…

Kids pack Lunch boxes

The Lunch Box has changed from a box with a thermos to one with multiple containers and compartments, modeled on the Japanese bento boxes. There are many choices on the market today. Soft-sided insulated cooler bags are durable and easy to clean. Kids can used small eco-friendly stainless steel containers made especially for lunch kits…

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…