Family Cooking – The Creative Kitchen https://www.thecreativekitchen.com Kids Cooking Classes & Events NYC Thu, 01 May 2025 02:41:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.5.32 Cooking Light: Tortellini, Chicken, and Arugula Salad https://www.thecreativekitchen.com/cooking-light-tortellini-chicken-and-arugula-salad/ https://www.thecreativekitchen.com/cooking-light-tortellini-chicken-and-arugula-salad/#respond Thu, 27 Apr 2017 13:00:45 +0000 http://www.thecreativekitchen.com/?p=11473 a mouthful from the creative kitchen logo

A common misconception about cooking is that in order to create a truly delicious and healthy meal, you have to buy dozens of ingredients and spend hours in the kitchen chopping, mixing, baking, and preparing your ingredients only to be completely exhausted afterwards. Our friends at Cooking Light prove that this isn’t the case at all! This Tortellini, Chicken, and Arugula salad comes together in a cinch thanks to the use of a few quality items such as hearty cheese tortellini and shredded rotisserie chicken. Prepare the dressing and pasta ahead of time to make the final assembly even faster. Who knew making dinner on busy weekday nights could be so easy?

 

Ingredients:

  • 1 (9-oz.) package refrigerated cheese tortellini (such as Buitoni), cooked according to package directions
  • 8 ounces skinless, boneless rotisserie chicken breast, shredded (about 2 cups)
  • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
  • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 cups baby arugula
  • 1/3 cup thinly sliced shallot
  • 3/4 ounce Parmesan cheese, shaved (about 1/4 cup)

Instructions:

  1. Place tortellini and chicken in a large bowl.
  2. Combine garlic and salt on a cutting board. Mash with the side of a knife to form a paste. Place in a small bowl. Add oil, rind, juice, sugar, and pepper; stir with a whisk.
  3. Add 2 tablespoons dressing to tortellini and chicken; toss to coat. Gently fold in arugula, shallot, and remaining dressing. Sprinkle with shaved Parmesan cheese.


Tips & Trick:

  • For a gluten-free option, substitute the tortellini for brown rice pasta or quinoa.
  • Kids can help shred the chicken and mix the dressing!

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

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Gear up for end of summer fun with some tasty treats and energizing treats that the entire family can enjoy. Then when school starts pack these snacks for a nutritious and energizing boost on the go! And these recipes from our friends at Cooking Light are quick and simple enough to get the kids in the kitchen to help.

Banana Split Sundaes

Believe it or not, banana splits are a great way for children to have a well-balanced sweet treat. The secret is to go heavy on the fruit. Click here for the recipe!

Trail Mix

The trick to get kids to eat trail mix−add just a little it of the sweet stuff to the nutritious stuff so it tastes like a treat! Pumpkin seeds are loaded with magnesium and zinc, and the cranberries are chock-full of vitamin C and fiber. Click here for the recipe!

Kale Chips

These chips are crispy, crunchy, salty, and so easy to make. Opt for them instead of potato chips next time you’re craving a salty snack. For a different flavor, try sprinkling the kale with grated Parmesan, red pepper flakes, or sweet paprika before baking. Click here for the recipe!

Hot-Pink Smoothies

Smoothies are the perfect bases for allowing kids to add their own personality and get creative. The yogurt gives it a dose of calcium. Be sure to use frozen fruit−it eliminates the need for ice. Click here for the recipe!

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.

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