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That’s our philosophy with food, and the same goes for the resources here. Use what is helpful.

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!

Ways to Promote Healthy Eating

Whether you’re just getting started or looking to try something new!

Curriculum

Begin with a Simple Tasting Lesson or get in the kitchen with Cooking Lessons!

Cooking with Kids, Inc. actively uses this curriculum with more than 6,000 kids in Northern New Mexico. With that many kid taste-testers, you can be confident that our recipes have withstood the harshest of criticisms and won over some of the pickiest eaters. (Honestly, it’s the hands-on part that makes the difference—and there’s research to support that!)

These resources are included in the SNAP-Ed toolkit of evidence-based interventions that support healthy eating on a limited budget.

Simple Tasting Lessons

All Simple Tasting Lessons are available with customized activities for different ages—just click below to view and select your grade level (K-1, 2-3, or 4-6)

Tasting lessons are easy and require no cooking!

Fresh fruit and vegetable tasting lessons invite kids to explore healthy foods in a fun, relaxed setting.

Lessons include:

  • Step-by-step Instructions and Time Estimates for a 1-Hour Tasting Class
  • Student Activities in English & Spanish*
  • Suggestions for Enrichment Activities
  • Take-Home Recipes for Families in English and Spanish

*Students Activities are aligned with Common Core State Standards and Next Generation Science Standards and include:

  • nutrition information
  • food history
  • farmer letters
  • science and language arts activities
 
 

Cooking Lessons

All Cooking Lessons are available with customized activities for different ages—just click below to view and select your grade level (K-1, 2-3, or 4-5)

Thank you, Molina Healthcare New Mexico!

Thanks to their generosity, New Mexico residents can download ALL resources on this site for FREE.

Cooking Lessons Include:

  • Step-by-step Instructions and Time Estimates for a 2-Hour Cooking Class
  • Classroom Recipes in English and Spanish
  • Shopping Lists & Teaching Tips
  • Student Activities in English & Spanish*
  • Suggestions for Enrichment Activities
  • Take-Home Recipes for Families in English and Spanish

*Students Activities are aligned with Common Core State Standards and Next Generation Science Standards and include:

  • nutrition information
  • food history
  • botanical, math, and language arts activities
 
 
 
 

Recipes

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

Not sure what to cook first?

Try a family-scaled version of any of the recipes!

Recipe
April 19, 2018

Berbere Spice Mix

Español English Berbere Spice Mix Berbere is a blend of spices used in Ethiopian cooking. If you don’t have whole spices, you can use ground ones. Ingredients 1 whole cardamom pod 1 whole clove…
Robert
Love2
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…
Rachel
Love8
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…
Rachel
Love3
Recipe
January 8, 2019

Chapatis

Español English Chapatis Enjoy with Indian lentils, carrot rice pilaf, and mango fruit salad. Makes 16 chapatis 3 cups unbleached white flour 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 teaspoon salt…
Rachel
Love3
Recipe
April 18, 2018

Chermoula

Español English Chermoula Chermoula is a sauce or marinade that is very common in North African cooking. It can be made and used in many ways, from marinating fish to…
Anna Farrier
Love6
Recipe
April 19, 2018

Couscous

Español English Couscous Couscous is made from a special kind of wheat called durum wheat, the same kind of wheat that is used to make pasta. In Morocco, families pile…
Robert
Love3
Recipe
January 8, 2019

Crunchy Cabbage Salad

Español English Crunchy Cabbage Salad This recipe calls for napa cabbage, but the salad tastes just as good made with green cabbage. Napa cabbage is a type of cabbage often…
Rachel
Love2
Recipe
January 7, 2019

Cuban Beans and Rice

(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…
Rachel
Love9
Recipe
January 29, 2019

Cucumber Yogurt Salad

Español English Cucumber Yogurt Salad Enjoy as a side dish with Ethiopian lentils and injera. Serves 4 to 6 as a side dish Ingredients 2 cucumbers, peeled and sliced 1…
Rachel
Love4
Recipe
January 29, 2019

Ethiopian Lentils

Español English Ethiopian Lentils with Berbere Spice Mix Traditional Ethiopian cuisine is famous for hot spicy food served on top of a soft pancake-like bread called injera. Berbere is a…
Rachel
Love5
Recipe
January 11, 2019

Green Salad with Lime Dressing

Español English Green Salad with Lime Dressing Enjoy as a side with Cuban beans and yellow rice. Serves 4 - 6 Lime Dressing 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 teaspoon…
Rachel
Love2
Recipe
October 10, 2018

Homemade Applesauce

Español English Homemade Applesauce Applesauce is easy to make. By varying how long you cook the sauce, you can choose to make it chunky or smooth. Cooking unpeeled apples allows…
Rachel
Love14
Recipe
January 6, 2019

Indian Lentils

Español English Indian Lentils In India, lentils and rice are everyday foods for millions of people. Lentils are inexpensive, nutritious, and can be prepared in a a multitude of ways.…
Rachel
Love2
Recipe
January 29, 2019

Injera

Español English Injera Traditional Ethiopian cuisine is famous for hot spicy food served on top of a soft pancake-like bread called injera. True injera is made from a very nutritious…
Rachel
Love3
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.…
Rachel
Love5
Recipe
June 25, 2018

Mango Fruit Salad

Español English Mango Fruit Salad Enjoy with Indian lentils, carrot rice pilaf, and chapatis. Serves 6 as a side dish Ingredients 2 bananas peeled and sliced 1 ripe mango peeled and cut into ½-inch…
Robert
Love6
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…
Rachel
Love2
Recipe
December 10, 2018

Minestrone

Español English Minestrone Soup Minestrone makes a delicious meal in one pot. In Italy there are many kinds of minestrone soup. This version uses kale, a highly nutritious green leafy…
Rachel
Love3
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…
Robert
Love0
Recipe
January 8, 2019

Oranges with Fresh Mint

(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…
Rachel
Love1
Recipe
January 8, 2019

Pineapple Banana Salad

Español English Pineapple Banana Salad Fresh fruit adds natural sweetness to any meal. Enjoy as a side dish with Cuban Beans and Yellow Rice. Serves 8 as a side dish…
Rachel
Love6
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…
Rachel
Love11
Recipe
March 2, 2018

Red Chile Sauce

Español English Red Chile Sauce Enjoy with vegetable tamales or llapingachos. Makes about 2 cups Ingredients 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons unbleached white flour or masa harina…
Robert
Love1
Recipe
December 12, 2018

Simple Baked Pears

Español English Simple Baked Pears These baked pears are delicious as they are, but you could also add a handful of fresh or frozen raspberries or a sprinkling of nuts…
Rachel
Love4
Recipe
April 19, 2018

Stovetop Pizza

Español English Stovetop Pizza Making your own pizza is a satisfying accomplishment. This delicious version uses fresh tomatoes and less cheese than most. You can bake these pizzas on cookie…
Robert
Love10
Recipe
August 23, 2019

Sunset Salsa

Español English Sunset Salsa Serve with tortilla chips or whole grain crackers. Makes about 2 cups. Ingredients 1 red or yellow bell pepper, seeded and cut into ¼ inch pieces…
Rachel
Love4
Recipe
January 11, 2019

Sweet and Sour Red Cabbage

Español English Sweet and Sour Red Cabbage Enjoy with potato pancakes and homemade applesauce. Serves 4 to 6 as a side dish. Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter ½ red onion, chopped…
Rachel
Love2
Recipe
April 8, 2022

Tikil Gomen (Braised Cabbage)

Español English Tikil Gomen (Braised Cabbage) This Ethiopian-inspired recipe for braised cabbage and potatoes is flavored with garlic, ginger, cumin, and turmeric. Cooking a halved and seeded jalapeño along with…
Rachel
Love3
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…
Rachel
Love2
Recipe
December 9, 2019

Valencian Salad

Español English Valencian Salad Enjoy with vegetable paella and Mediterranean flatbread. Serves 4 - 6 Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon lemon juice ¼ teaspoon…
Rachel
Love9
Recipe
January 8, 2019

Vegetable Paella

(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…
Rachel
Love12
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…
Rachel
Love9

Videos

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

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How to Slice and Mince

Learn safe ways for children to use a knife and how to make a tasty cucumber salad, too! Starring Andrea and Dillan.

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How to Measure

Learn how to measure with Andrea and Elizabeth.

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How to Knead and Shape Dough

Learn how to make breadsticks with Dillan and Nathan!

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How to Use Herbs and Spices

How to use herbs and spices—featuring students Nathan and Dillan.

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How to Make Salad

Learn how to make a salad with Andrea and Sarah.

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How to Make Salad Dressing

Learn how to make a salad dressing with Dillan and Nathan, and their Dad too!

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Farmer Field Trip: A Visit to One Straw Farm

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Farmer Field Trip: A Visit to Western Family Farm

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Class and Cafeteria Connections

More Ways to Promote Healthy Eating

Whether you’re just getting started or looking to try something new, here are some simple ways to:

  • introduce healthy foods in a school or community setting,
  • highlight what kids are learning in hands-on classes,
  • and generate interest in healthy eating!

See the Research

BIG little Project cooking and tasting lessons are research-tested and evidence based. When kids help prepare healthy foods, they are more likely to eat and enjoy them!

Inspiration

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

Some of the resources on this site are free thanks to a historic grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Now, Molina Healthcare New Mexico is sponsoring free access to all resources on this site for New Mexico residents.

Cooking with Kids, Inc. is working hard to find underwriting to provide resources and support to everyone for free. If you know of a potential sponsor for your area, please contact us.

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