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Sweet potatoes are one of the most nutritious and tasty vegetables you can eat! You can enjoy this recipe as-is, or jazz it up by adding in 1/4 cup maple syrup or 1 chipotle in adobo sauce. Try serving with Creole Meatloves with Trinity Gravy.
Serves 4-6
This exciting and fun-to-prepare meal has whole grains and fresh vegetables, making it both a delicious and nutritious meal for you and your family. You can also swap in or add Vegetarian “Veg-Head” Beans as a vegetarian option.
This dish was served in over 1600 New York City school's as part of Yum-o!'s collaboration with the New York City Department of Education's Office of SchoolFood!
Serves 4
Baked and bubbly, this combination of ingredients is irresistible! For a vegetarian meal, use tofu sausage.
Serves 4-6
We want to hear from you! The kitchen is an incredible place to learn, grow and build confidence. Cooking and eating brings families and friends together and builds memories that last a lifetime. In this section, we're featuring recipes and tips from friends who have shared how they have fun in the kitchen!
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Just in time for summer, Rita L. has shared this delicious snack that she makes with her kids!
Eight-year-old Erica loves to help her mom out in the kitchen. She even created her very own cookbook to keep track of her favorite recipes!
Kelly and her daughter Angela share some cool-colored potatoes and their favorite pork chops!
Jennifer's son Max loves to help in the kitchen by stirring ingredients together and tasting what's cooking to see how it's coming along! Jennifer makes a point to talk about what they're doing so that he can watch and learn now, and remember how to do it again later! Check out their favorite Now and Later Red Sauce recipe with another take on the same theme!
Sharleen's son Jagger just turned two and always wants to get in on the action in the kitchen. No fussy eater here – since starting to help prepare his meals, he's become a champ when it comes to cooking and eating!
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