Ingredients 1/2 onion 12 ounces of lean smoked ham 1 to 2 cloves of garlic 2 cans low-sodium navy beans 15 ounces crushed tomatoes 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard 1/2 cup molasses 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1/2 cup water Directions Dice up the onion and sauté in

Cooking, Fun & Play Chef Sierra and Chef Maggie experimented with spices and created a delicious, flavor-filled marinara sauce that the chefs used on their individual pizzas. Check out all the fun they had!

Ingredients 2 cups brown rice – prepared ahead of time 2 egg whites, beaten 3 tablespoons butter 1/3 cup onion – chopped 3 to 4 green onions – chopped 1 handful cashew or almond pieces 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce 1/3 cup water Directions Cook egg whites in butter substitute

Ingredients 1 zucchini 1 tomato 2 potatoes 1/2  white onion 1/2 red onion 1/4 pound cherry tomatoes 1/4 cup olive oil Spices of choice Directions Preheat 350 degrees. Cut vegetables into 1/4 inch sized pieces (except for the cherry tomatoes). Coat pan with layer of olive oil. Put all vegetables

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter-oil mixture, melted 1-1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 5  slices of bread   Directions Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Add butter-oil mixture, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning into large mixing bowl. Slice bread into cubes and add to bowl. Toss bread cubes in bowl

Ingredients 1 (6 ounce) package Baby spinach 1 pint strawberries – washed, stemmed and sliced 1 medium red delicious apple – cored and sliced 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup bottled low fat raspberry vinaigrette   Directions Combine spinach, sliced strawberries, apple and cheese in salad bowl. Toss

Cook’s Fun Facts: Tabouli is a light and refreshing grain salad traditional to Middle Eastern cookery. The flavors of lemon, garlic, tomato and herbs unite with bulgar wheat to make a delicious and unusual dish all will enjoy.

Ingredients: Pasta 24 oz cheese tortellini 4 fresh peaches 1/3 cup chopped parsley 1 cup sliced celery Dressing 5 Tablespoons white vinegar 2 teaspoons basil 2 Tablespoons sugar 1-1/2 teaspoon thyme 2 cloves garlic 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/2 cup olive oil or canola oil Directions: Mix dressing

Ingredients: Salad 1 cup watermelon – removed from rind then cubed 1/2 cup apples – sliced 1/4 cup red onions – half moon slices 2 to 3 handfuls of mixed spring salad greens 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbles Sweet Balsamic Vinaigrette (optional) 3/4 cup balsamic vinegar 2 Tablespoons sugar 1/3

Ingredients: 6 potatoes Spices of choice (salt, pepper, garlic powder…) Oil Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Wash and peel potatoes. Cut potatoes into fry-like shapes. Must be flat on one side. Put fries in bowl and toss with oil and spices of choice. Lay out flat on baking sheet.