KALE CHIPS
1 bunch Dinosaur Kale
High temperature cooking oil 9like sunflower oil)
Salt & pepper to taste
Cut kale into bite size pieces. Place oil and salt and pepper into a large bowl and mix. Place kale into bowl with oil and toss to coat. Place kale onto a baking sheet and bake at 375 for approximately 7 minutes (check on them often to make sure they do not burn)
SUPER HERO SALAD
The idea is to incorporate all of the colors in this salad - make it FUN! Try different ingredients for each color and see what the kids like most! Allow the kids to participate as much as possible!
Ingredients
1 to 2 tablespoons Ranch Dressing or other dressing of choice
Any combination of ingredients from the following suggestions:
RED
• Cherry tomatoes or sliced tomatoes
• Sliced red bell peppers
• Sliced apples
• Dried cranberries
• Raspberries, fresh or frozen
ORANGE
• Shredded carrots
• Orange wedges
• Sliced orange bell peppers
GREEN
• Green leafy lettuce
• Romaine lettuce
• Chard, spinach, kale, or a mix of these
• Mixed baby greens
• Broccoli, steamed or raw
• Sliced Granny Smith apple
BROWN
• Sliced crimini or button mushrooms
YELLOW
• Sliced yellow bell peppers
• Sliced yellow carrots
• Pineapple chunks
BLUE
• Blueberries, fresh or frozen
Preparation
Choose 1 ingredient from each color and mix together in a bowl. Drizzle 1 to 2 tablespoons of Ranch Dressing or other dressing of choice over the salad right before serving. Enjoy!
RANCH DRESSING
Ingredients
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon dried dill
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (optional)
• 1 to 2 tablespoons milk (to make thinner if desired)
Preparation
Add all ingredients to a bowl and stir together with a whisk until the herbs and spices are mixed evenly. For a thinner dressing add milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
MASHED PARSNIPS
Handful baby red potatoes
1 large parsnip
Butter
Salt and pepper
Slice potatoes and parsnip and boil. Once boiled add 1 tablespoon of butter and salt and pepper to taste. Mash together. Serve.
