Rachael Ray's Non-profit Organization Yum-o!

With the school year wrapping up, it’s the time of year when kids and families are asking for easy-to-prepare summertime snack ideas that kids can make themselves. So in this month's Kitchen Road Map, we're sharing a light and flavorful dip that tastes delicious with your favorite veggies and works well as a spread on your favorite sandwich or wrap, too! Plus, check our our tips for setting a good example for your children when it comes to establishing healthy habits.  

There's something about the warm colors of harvest veggies and fall leaves and the warmth of family and friends gathering together for Thanksgiving that really gets us in the spirit of the season. In this edition of the Yum-o! Kitchen Road Map, we've included ways to "warm up" that the whole family will enjoy, plus a recipe that will use a few of those fall harvest apples you might be picking!

In this month's Kitchen Road Map, we're sharing the first recipe to be served in school lunchrooms across New York City as part of the NYC SchoolFood program! We've also included tips for adding a tradition of outdoor family fun to your Turkey Day celebration this month. Happy Thanksgiving!

In the spirit of Halloween, in this month's Yum-o! Kitchen Road Map, we're sharing one of our favorite pumpkin pasta recipes that the whole family will enjoy. We've also included tips from our friends at the Alliance for a Healthier Generation on how to keep your little monsters a little healthier this Halloween, too. Trick or treat!

Fall is the perfect time of year to start cooking your favorite soups. In this month's Yum-o! Kitchen Road Map, we’re adding one more to your list by including one of Rach’s favorites, Mini Meatball and Orzo Soup! We’ve also included some tips that will keep your fitness level moving forward, even when the clock “falls back.”