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.

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.

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.

Struggling to find a good milk alternative for a child who is nut-free, soy-free, and/or dairy-free? Good Karma has a new solution out on the market: flaxmilk. Their new Unsweetened Vanilla Flaxmilk + Protein flavor has the same amount of protein per serving as dairy milk and has less calories and more nutrients per serving! Here at The Creative Kitchen we cannot get enough of this product!

From the Mouth of a Kid:

I can’t wait to finish my cereal in the morning! I just want to get to the milk so bad!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

Good Karma Unsweetened Vanilla + Protein Flaxmilk is a go-to for me and my family in the morning! It’s a great non-dairy alternative for children with a nut or soy allergy and I do not have to make up for protein in other parts of their diet! Also, flaxmilk is rich in omega-3 which is great because it is essential to our health and it is not produced by our bodies. This product is especially great for pregnant moms since omega-3’s play a role in early development.

Flavorful Features:

Good Karma has many different options and flavors for their flaxmilk:

The Icing on the Cake:

Benefits to switching to Good Karma Unsweetened Vanilla Flaxmilk + Protein includes:

Time to Eat?!

Great for breakfast and also to pack away for lunch!

Mix it Up!

Good Karma Unsweetened Vanilla + Protein Flaxmilk is great to add into overnight oats! This will cut back sugar and increase the protein content than what is usually provided in a packet of instant oatmeal. Additionally, preparing breakfast the night before will save mom time in the morning, and overnight oats can be customized for each child so even our picky eaters will wake up to a meal that they are excited about! Check out Good Karma’s recipe for delicious Banana Sunflower Butter Overnight Oats here!

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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.

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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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.

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.

Not all eggs are created equal. The Creative Kitchen loves Organic Valley cage free eggs because we know their chickens are the happiest and healthiest, which results in better quality eggs for you and your family. With access to organic pastures, their chickens spend their days eating from the earth and being cared for by Organic Valley farmers. Ready for more good news? Organic Valley eggs are GMO-free and have no antibiotics, synthetic hormones, or toxic pesticides.

The Creative Kitchen is excited to feature Organic Valley eggs in our Whole Foods classes this week, where we’ll be making this Organic Mama Veggie Frittata!

From the Mouth of a Kid:

Mommy says the chickens that made these eggs are happy and healthy! They make yummy eggs for me to eat.

From the Eyes of a Parent:

Choosing organic products for my family is very important to me, and I feel good about choosing Organic Valley eggs because there’s no antibiotics or synthetic hormones. I also like the Organic Valley egg whites in a carton for my omelets; I don’t feel wasteful throwing away yolks and it’s so easy to just pour into the pan.

The Icing on the Cake:

Not getting enough Omega-3 fatty acids? Organic Valley’s Omega-3 Eggs provide more than twice as many omega-3 fatty acids as regular eggs – just by feeding their chickens flax seeds.

Time to Eat?!

Eggs are a great way to start your day, but can also be incorporated into lunch and dinner, or your post-workout snack.

Mix it Up!

Try making a Buddha bowl for dinner tonight with your choice of grain, vegetables, protein, and top it off with a poached egg and voila! You’ve got a well-rounded, nutritious AND delicious meal!

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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.

Often in the summertime you want a quick and easy meal without any of the fuss of having to cook. This Veggie Salad in a Jar from our friends at Cooking Light is the perfect choice. Super versatile, these salads can be made a day ahead and your little ones can have fun picking and choosing what ingredients they’d like to add to this appetizing meal.

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. Combine olive oil, vinegar, mustard, pepper, and salt in a 1-pint mason jar with a lid; shake well to blend. Divide dressing between 2 (1-pint) mason jars.

2. Divide onion between the 2 jars. Repeat procedure with chickpeas, bell pepper, hearts of palm, tomatoes, and quinoa.

3. Divide lettuce between the 2 jars, gently pressing down to fit. Divide cheese between the 2 jars; secure lids on jars.

4. Refrigerate salad up to 1 day. Shake jar to distribute dressing before serving. Eat straight from the jar, or empty contents into a bowl.
 

Tips & Trick:

• Pack your salads tightly with the dressing on the bottom, followed by denser ingredients that won’t get soggy while they marinate.
• This recipe is easily adaptable and easy to transport.

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.

Get back-to-school lunchbox inspiration with Harvest Snaps latest campaign, Lunchspiration! Create your own healthy and fun bento box by scrolling through the photos. Once you’ve selected the perfect bento box, share it on Pinterest, Facebook or Twitter to be entered to win one of three prizes up to $1,000 for school.

The bento box theme comes just in time for back-to-school lunch ideas and better-for-you snack options, including Harvest Snaps! Harvest Snaps are great for the whole family; they’re:

• Gluten-free
• Baked, not fried
• Snapea crisps are made from 70% pea
• Lentil snaps are made from 65% lentil
• High in protein and fiber
• Low in sodium and fat
• 40% less fat than regular potato chips

For more information on Harvest Snaps, plus where to buy them, visit www.HarvestSnaps.com!

Teach your kids to cook and eat healthy, and you just might be rewarded with a VIP trip to Washington, DC!

Do you have a budding chef in your family between the ages of 8 and 12? Help your master-chef-in-the-making create an original, tasty, and affordable lunchtime recipe to submit to the 3rd Healthy Lunchtime Challenge for a chance to win the trip of a lifetime to the White House for a Kids’ “State Dinner” this summer.

Hosted by the First Lady Michelle Obama and Epicurious, the challenge aims to find 50 fresh, simple, and yummy recipes—one from each state! Your junior chef’s entry should be made up of at least half vegetables and fruits, and include a great story of how the dish was developed.  Submit your recipe by this Saturday, April 5th here, where you’ll also find all the rules and regulations, as well. Now get set, get creative, and get cooking!

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.

This yummy recipe book features oodles of tasty noodles from renowned chefs, that have created Asian noodle dishes that your family is sure to love! What makes this book even better is that The Creative Kitchen’s very own Cricket Azima is featured, showing her recipe for ‘Coco-Noodle Doo Soup’, a fresh noodle soup with dash of lime juice and sprinkling of cilantro! Yum!

From the Mind of a Parent:

I love the great noodle dishes in this recipe book! I have tasted many of the featured noodle recipes before, but was never quite sure how to approach making them at home for my family. Now these recipes are finally accessible for the busy parent and I can’t wait to try my hand at them! Click here to purchase your very own copy now!   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.