Looking for new ways to serve vegetables to your family? Yondu Vegetable Umami is the perfect plant-based liquid savory seasoning for your kitchen. Just a spoonful of this seasoning packs in a ton of unique flavor, leaving the whole family asking for more. But wait, it gets better! Created with mixture of fermented soybeans and a concentrated broth of 8 vegetables, it provides an umami seasoning that is not only 100% natural but vegan, gluten free, and does not include any artificial ingredients. Yondu is an incredibly versatile and unique ingredient, making each dish you add it to burst with a savory deliciousness that deepens flavor. Add Yondu to your vegetables, salads, soups, pastas – the list is endless!

by Rebecca Skriloff, 2023

From the Mouth of a Kid:

I love the flavor mom added to my veggies! They taste extra yummy!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

I don’t know how, but this seasoning makes any savory dish taste better. It adds such a unique flavor that everyone in my family loves! Yondu has so many uses too, I can add it to veggies, pasta, meat dishes, and I love making broth with it. My kids ask me to put this on everything so I always make sure I have some in the kitchen!

The Icing on the Cake:

Yondu Vegetable Umami is non-GMO, gluten free, vegan, has no preservatives, and it is perfect for various dietary restrictions.

Time to Eat?!

Anytime you are looking for a way to enhance the flavors of your meal without adding extra condiments or seasonings? Use Yondu Vegetable Umami!

Mix it Up!

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The Creative Kitchen™, LLC, teaches children about food and how to cook in a fun, safe, and educational manner. Targeting families with children ages two to teen, the company focuses on teaching, writing creative content and curriculum, special events, recipe development, spokesperson work, webisode production and consulting to present educational and entertaining content through food-related activities. The founder, Cricket Azima, is an expert in cooking for and with children. She inspires kids to express themselves creatively through food and cooking, while complementing lessons with traditional educational material such as social studies, math, arts, science, and more. Visit www.thecreativekitchen.com for more information.

Serves 4

Ingredients

• 8 slices whole grain bread 
• 4 tbs mayonnaise 
• 4 tbs unsalted butter 
• 8 ounces Le Gruyere AOP, grated
• 4 ounces turkey breast, thinly sliced
• 1 apple, cored and thinly sliced

Directions

1. Spread 1/2 tbs mayonnaise on one side of one slice of bread. Set aside and repeat with remaining slices of bread 
2. In a large skillet, over medium low heat, melt butter. 
3. To skillet, add four slices of bread, mayonnaise side down. 
4. Evenly distribute Gruyere AOP, turkey breast, and sliced apple on top of bread in skillet. Top with remaining 4 slices of bread, mayonnaise side up. 
5. Cook sandwiches for approximately 4 minutes, or until bottom slices of bread are golden brown. 
6. Flip sandwiches and cook for an additional 4 minutes.

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Appenzeller Mac and Cheese

Serves 6

Ingredients

• 16 ounces shell pasta
• 3 cups chopped cauliflower florets (chopped into 1-1 ½ inch pieces) 
• 2 cups whole milk 
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp salt 
• ½ tsp black pepper 
• ½ cup unsalted butter 
• ½ cup all purpose flour 
• 2 ½ cups grated Appenzeller cheese

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. 
2. Lightly grease a 2-quart baking dish. Set aside. 
3. In a large pot, add water and heat until boiling. Add macaroni and cauliflower and cook for 6 minutes, or until macaroni is tender. Drain and set aside. 
4. In a medium mixing bowl, stir together milk, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Set aside. 
5. In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, melt butter. Add flour and whisk to combine.  Slowly add milk and whisk until smooth.  
6. Continue to whisk frequently until mixture thickens and begin to boil. 
7. Remove saucepan from heat and add Appenzeller cheese. Stir until cheese is melted. 
8. In a large mixing bowl, stir together cheese mixture with pasta and cauliflower mixture. Transfer to greased baking dish. 
9. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until edges begin to bubble. 

The Creative Kitchen™, LLC, teaches children about food and how to cook in a fun, safe, and educational manner. Targeting families with children ages two to teen, the company focuses on teaching, writing creative content and curriculum, special events, recipe development, spokesperson work, webisode production and consulting to present educational and entertaining content through food-related activities. The founder, Cricket Azima, is an expert in cooking for and with children. She inspires kids to express themselves creatively through food and cooking, while complementing lessons with traditional educational material such as social studies, math, arts, science, and more. Visit www.thecreativekitchen.com for more information.

The Good Crisp Chicken Tenders

Serves 4 

Ingredients

• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 ½ cup crushed The Good Crisp Sour Cream & Onion Potato Crisps
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 pound chicken tenders 

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Lightly grease baking sheet with cooking oil spray. Set aside. 
3. Place beaten eggs and milk in shallow bowl and stir to combine. Set aside.
4. Combine The Good Crisp Potato Crisps, salt, and pepper in second shallow bowl. Set aside. 
5. Dip one chicken tender into beaten egg/milk mixture and then into crumb mixture to completely and evenly coat chicken pieces. Place chicken tender on baking sheet. Repeat with remaining chicken tenders.
6. Bake in oven for 10 minutes. Flip each chicken tender over. Continue to bake for additional 10 minutes, or until fully cooked. 

*Alternative cooking method: Chicken tenders may be fried in pan with oil over medium heat, turning once so cooked evenly on both sides.

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Le Gruyere AOP Potato Salad

Serves 4-6

Ingredients

• 24 ounces red baby potatoes, boiled and quartered 
• 5 hardboiled eggs, peeled and diced 
• 6 ounces Le Gruyere AOP, diced into 1/2 inch dice
• 4 slices deli ham (approximately 3-4 ounces) diced 
• 1/4 cup finely chopped chives 
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 1/3 cup sour cream 
• Salt and pepper, to taste 

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl, add potatoes, eggs, Gruyere AOP, ham, chives, mayonnaise, and sour cream. Gently stir to combine.
2. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. 
3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour prior to serving. 

The Creative Kitchen™, LLC, teaches children about food and how to cook in a fun, safe, and educational manner. Targeting families with children ages two to teen, the company focuses on teaching, writing creative content and curriculum, special events, recipe development, spokesperson work, webisode production and consulting to present educational and entertaining content through food-related activities. The founder, Cricket Azima, is an expert in cooking for and with children. She inspires kids to express themselves creatively through food and cooking, while complementing lessons with traditional educational material such as social studies, math, arts, science, and more. Visit www.thecreativekitchen.com for more information.

From the Mouth of a Kid:

Can I have some more sweet poppers? They’re so chewy and yummy!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

The Icing on the Cake:

Time to Eat?!

Incorporate some Yumble Protein Poppers into breakfast for some added protein! They’re also a great choice for an after-school snack…even a sweet dessert.

Mix it Up!

Take snacking to the next level by dipping Yumble Protein Poppers yogurt, nut butter, or seed butter…maybe even chocolate? The possibilities are endless!

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Whipping up a delicious meal can be daunting, we know. With limited time during busy weekday nights, trying to pack in the flavor and create a delicious meal can feel challenging! Thankfully, there’s Crush Cube, an all-natural, easy way to cook fresh meals with big flavor; Crush Cubes are pre-portioned cubes of seasonings and sauces that will help save you time while cooking! Their impressive variety of flavors make it easy to add a POP of flavor to your next culinary creation whenever you need it! Don’t have time to make your own pesto? Well, Crush Cube has you covered with their Pesto Sauce Cubes, ready to serve over pasta, bread, fish, and more!

From the Mouth of a Kid:

The cube turns my pasta GREEN!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

Crush Cube has become a lifesaver at dinnertime! I can easily add a lot of flavor to our meals, and they have so many different herbs and sauces, that we use them on a daily basis for almost everything! My kids love pesto, but sometimes I don’t always have the time to make it myself; Crush Cube Pesto Sauce saves the day!

Flavorful Features:

Crush Cube comes in a variety of flavors. Here are their herb flavors:

• Glorious Ginger
• Beautiful Basil
• Perfect Parsley
• Savory Shallots
• Cool Cilantro
• Gorgeous Garlic
• Divine Dill
• Exotic Epazote

Crush Cube also comes in a variety of butter flavors:

• Maple
• Honey Cinnamon
• Garlic Herb
• Pesto
• Red Pepper
• Lemon Pepper

Don’t forget to check out their Soup-er Cubes, Rice Seasoning, and sauces!

The Icing on the Cake:

All Crush Cube products are flash-frozen fresh so there’s no loss of nutrients, flavor, color, or texture!

Time to Eat?!

Crush Cubes are perfect for adding flavor to your favorite pasta or chicken dish, or why not try one of their sweet butters at breakfast?

Mix it Up!

Try the Maple or Honey Cinnamon butter the next time you make your favorite batch of pancakes! Or why not use some in your favorite cookie recipe?

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Summer is quickly approaching, and with it comes the onset of backyard barbecue season! Sharing delicious meals with friends and family on warm summer nights, what more do you need? Our friends at Cooking Light have put together Kicky Black Bean Burgers that make a fantastic vegetarian meal, and can be easily customized to please dozens of different palates. Instead of using Pepper Jack, why not use provolone or mozzarella and top the patties with basil leaves instead of lettuce? Or, take the Mexican theme further with sliced ripe avocado and a dash of hot sauce.

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. Place beans in a large bowl; mash with a fork. Place 1 toasted bun, torn, in a food processor; pulse until fine crumbs form. Stir breadcrumbs, cumin, and next 5 ingredients (through egg white) into beans.

2. Divide and shape bean mixture into 4 (1-inch-thick) patties. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add patties to pan; cook 4 minutes on each side or until browned.

3. Divide cheese evenly among patties; cook 1 minute or until cheese melts. Top bottom halves of remaining 4 buns evenly with patties, pico de gallo, lettuce, and top halves of buns.

Tips & Trick:

• If you don’t have a food processor, you can sub about 2/3 cup plain breadcrumbs for the torn bun.
• Kids can help mix the ingredients and form the patties!

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Is pasta a mealtime favorite in your house? Our friends at Cooking Light have a delicious pasta recipe that is full of bold flavor and is easy to whip together on a busy weeknight. This recipe for Mostly Veggie Pasta with Sausage uses hot Italian sausage as the main flavor agent in the sauce, and includes colorful vegetables like yellow squash, broccoli florets, and mushrooms. Tomato paste adds a robust flavor; look for the kind sold in tubes so you can use as little or as much as you need. Little chefs can help chop ingredients and stir them all together!

 Serves 4 (serving size: 1/2 cup pasta and 3/4 cup sauce)

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain.

2. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high. Add sausage; cook 4 minutes, stirring to crumble. Add onion and garlic; cook 3 minutes. Add mushrooms and squash; cook 4 minutes. Stir in tomato paste and oregano; cook 1 minute.

3. Add broccoli, salt, pepper, and tomatoes to pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes, breaking up tomatoes with a spoon. Spoon sauce over pasta; top with basil.

Tips & Trick:

• For the vegetarians at your table, omit the sausage and add another vegetable of your choosing!
• Beyond pasta, spoon this veggie-packed sauce over breaded and baked eggplant slices or roasted spaghetti squash halves.

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Meal time can be difficult, especially when you’re pressed for time. Love Child Organics makes savory baby meals in a convenient spouted pouch that are perfect for on the go, or whenever you need a quick idea for meal time that’s also nutritious. The convenience factor of these pouches are undeniable, and they are bursting with bold flavors that your baby will love! Each pouch has 4-5 grams of protein plus nutrient-rich veggies; a complete meal that tastes homemade!

From the Mouth of a Kid:

This is so yummy and I like to squeeze it!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

These baby food pouches are a lifesaver on busy days when we are out of the house at lunchtime! I can throw one or two in my bag and be prepared for the day ahead. They are so good that even my toddler likes them, which is great because it’s packed with veggies and lots of nutrients.

Flavorful Features:

These savory baby food pouches come in a variety of flavors:

• Vegetarian chili with sweet potato and kale
• Veggie casserole with lentils and quinoa
• Pumpkin risotto with spinach and chickpeas
• Ratatouille with lentils and white beans

The Icing on the Cake:

Time to Eat?!

These convenient pouches are great any time of day your baby needs some veggies!

Good to Go?

These compact and shelf stable pouches are made for on-the-go parents and are perfect for busy days and road trips! 

Mix it Up!

For older kids, use these pouches as a sauce over chicken or fish, or a dip for veggies or crackers.

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The Creative Kitchen™, LLC, teaches children about food and how to cook in a fun, safe, and educational manner. Targeting families with children ages two to teen, the company focuses on teaching, writing creative content and curriculum, special events, recipe development, spokesperson work, webisode production and consulting to present educational and entertaining content through food-related activities. The founder, Cricket Azima, is an expert in cooking for and with children. She inspires kids to express themselves creatively through food and cooking, while complementing lessons with traditional educational material such as social studies, math, arts, science, and more. Visit www.thecreativekitchen.com for more information.