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Welcome! Here you’ll find lessons, recipes, videos, and inspiration developed by Cooking with Kids over the past 30 years.

Kid-tested. Teacher-approved.

Curriculum

More than just a recipe! Lessons for hands-on nutrition education support academics.

Recipes

Cook these family-scaled recipes with your littles and get a BIG thumbs up!

Videos

Kid-friendly skills videos, farmer field trips, and more!

Inspiration

Not sure where to start (or looking for something new)? Here are some ideas to get you rolling.

The BIG little Project provides resources created by Cooking with Kids, Inc. to support, facilitate, and nurture experiences where grown-ups and kids explore and cook healthy food together.

Grounded in years of hands-on programming, these resources are evidence-based, classroom-tested, and kid-approved—supporting healthy eating on a limited budget.

Thank you, Molina Healthcare New Mexico!

Thanks to the generosity of Molina Healthcare New Mexico,

New Mexico residents can download ALL resources on this site for FREE.

This collection of resources has grown out of Cooking with Kids’ 30 years of experience of providing hands-on nutrition education to children.

Kid-Tested. Teacher-Approved.

Curriculum

More than just a recipe! Lessons for hands-on nutrition education support academics.

Recipes

Cook these family-scaled recipes with your littles and get a BIG thumbs up!

Videos

Kid-friendly skills videos, farmer field trips, and more!

Inspiration

Not sure where to start (or looking for something new)? Here are some ideas to get you rolling.

”Kids really had fun with the tasting and tried foods they had not tried before.

Teacher, Afterschool ProgramPennsylvania

”The recipes are simple and easy to follow and tasty. I like the language of "I might like this later".

Teacher, Pre-K - 1st gradeNew Mexico

”The most beneficial part of the materials are the emphasis on healthy eating and the fact that we can tie educational standards into lessons.

SNAP Educator, County ExtensionMichigan

”The tasting lesson plans were well thought out and applicable to my classroom.

Garden & Nutrition TeacherCalifornia

Kid-Tested Recipes to Inspire

Recipe
October 23, 2018

Vegetable Tamales

(Serve with Sesame Flatbread and Tomato Cucumber Salad) Kids really love to mash, so no need to use a food processor when making hummus! Enjoy as a dip for your…
Recipe
January 2, 2019

Tri-color Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Español English Tri-color Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette Enjoy with stovetop pizza. Balsamic Vinaigrette Ingredients 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard ¼ teaspoon salt ⅛ teaspoon black pepper ⅓…
Recipe
December 10, 2018

Breadsticks

Español English Breadsticks It is believed that breadsticks were first made in medieval times. The Italian word for breadsticks is grissini. Check out our how-to videos "How to Measure" and…
Recipe
January 14, 2019

Mediterranean Flatbread

(Serve with Sesame Flatbread and Tomato Cucumber Salad) Kids really love to mash, so no need to use a food processor when making hummus! Enjoy as a dip for your…
Recipe
December 5, 2018

Potato Pancakes

Español English Potato Pancakes Baking potatoes, often called russet or Idaho potatoes, make the best potato pancakes. Potato pancakes are a perfect example of how a few simple ingredients can…
Recipe
April 18, 2018

North African Tagine

Español English North African Tagine In Morocco, tagine means both a traditional stew and the type of special clay pot that it is cooked in. The pot has a shallow…
Recipe
January 8, 2019

Japanese Rice Bowl

Español English Japanese Rice Bowl Traditionally, a bowl of white rice is part of every meal in Japan, even breakfast! Pickled vegetables, fish, and a miso broth are often served.…
Recipe
January 8, 2019

Carrot Rice Pilaf

Español English Carrot Rice Pilaf Enjoy with Indian lentils, chapatis, and mango fruit salad. Serves 4 to 6 as a side dish Ingredients 1½ cups basmati rice 2 tablespoons butter…
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