We’re excited about our newest (and cutest!) partner, Miffy! Check out the “Berry Delicious” salad we created for the launch of their new site! Visit the Miffy website to view our recipe there and learn more about Miffy!

Berry Delicious Salad:

Serves 6 to 8

Ingredients

Dressing:

1/3 cup Raspberries, mashed
2 Tbsp Honey
1/4 cup Red wine vinegar
1/2 cup Olive oil
3 Tbsp Plain Greek yogurt
1/2 tsp Salt, or to taste
1/4 tsp Pepper, or to taste

Salad:

5 oz. Baby spinach leaves, washed
2 cups Washed, hulled, and thinly sliced strawberries
1 cup Blueberries, washed
1 cup Washed and halved grape tomatoes
3/4 cup Peeled and shredded carrots
1 Yellow pepper, finely diced
1 15-oz. can Beets, drained, rinsed and chopped
1 15-oz. can White beans, drained and rinsed
1 Avocado,pitted, peeled and diced
1/2 cup Feta cheese crumbles
1/3 cup Roasted unsalted sunflower seeds
Salt and pepper, optional and to taste

Directions

To make the dressing: in a small bowl, combine mashed raspberries, honey, vinegar and olive oil.

Whisk in yogurt and stir until combined. Add salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.

In a large bowl, combine spinach, strawberries, blueberries, tomatoes, carrots, yellow pepper, beets, white beans, avocado, feta cheese and sunflower seeds.

Pour 1/2 of dressing over salad, distributing evenly. Toss until well combined. If desired, add remaining dressing, a little at a time, to taste.
Salt and Pepper to taste.

*Optional: serve with sliced grilled chicken breast.

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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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.

Ingredients:

1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker® peanut butter cookie mix

3 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 tablespoon water

1 egg

2 tablespoons sugar

36 Hershey’s® Kisses® Brand milk chocolates, unwrapped

Instructions:

1. Heat oven to 375°F. In medium bowl, stir cookie mix, oil, water and egg until dough forms.
2. Shape dough into 36 (1-inch) balls; roll in sugar. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
3. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until light golden brown. Immediately press 1 milk chocolate candy in center of each cookie. Remove from cookie sheets. Cool completely, about 20 minutes. Store cookies in tightly covered container.

Makes 3 dozen cookies

Tips & Tricks: 

Peanut Butter Blossoms can be made with any type of kisses or candies! Get your kids helping in the kitchen by allowing them to help decorate these yummy cookies with their favorite treats.

Ingredients:

1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker® sugar cookie mix

1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted

1 egg

1/4 cup Gold Medal® all-purpose flour

1/4 cup unsweetened baking cocoa

1/2 cup finely chopped almonds

1 teaspoon almond extract

60 Hershey’s® Kisses® Brand milk chocolates, unwrapped

3/4 cup powdered sugar

Instructions:

1. Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, stir cookie mix, butter, egg, flour, cocoa, almonds and extract until soft dough forms
2. Shape dough into sixty 3/4-inch balls; wrap each around 1 milk chocolate candy. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
3. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until set. Immediately remove from cookie sheet. Cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
4. Roll cookies in powered sugar. Cool completely, about 15 minutes. Re-roll cookies in powdered sugar. Store tightly covered.

Makes about 5 dozen cookies

Video:

For more tips and a video how-to by Cricket Azima, view the video below.

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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I like mixing two flavors together and making a big bubble!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

It’s so nice to let the kids chew gum and fun, without having to worry about the artificial ingredients. And, the classic gumball shape makes them a fun and colorful filler for a treat container in the kitchen.

Flavorful Features

The Icing on the Cake:

Tree Hugger Natural Bubble Gum is available in Citrus Berry including: Tangerine, Classic Bubble Gum, Orange, Lemon-Lime & Berry

OR

Fantastic Fruit including: Pomegranate, Classic Bubble Gum, Watermelon, Lemonade & Wildberry.

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.

-Jason Scott Rosen