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All our Cooking with Kids recipes have been kid-tested in Northern New Mexico schools (the secret is that kids help make them, so check out our how-to videos, too!)

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December 13, 2017

Basil and Parsley Pesto

Español English Basil & Parsley Pesto Toss this pesto over your favorite store-bought pasta OR for a special treat, make…
Robert
Love6
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April 19, 2018

Berbere Spice Mix

Español English Berbere Spice Mix Berbere is a blend of spices used in Ethiopian cooking. If you don’t have whole…
Robert
Love2
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April 18, 2018

Black Bean Tostadas

(Serve with Sesame Flatbread and Tomato Cucumber Salad) Kids really love to mash, so no need to use a food…
Robert
Love6
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December 10, 2018

Breadsticks

Español English Breadsticks It is believed that breadsticks were first made in medieval times. The Italian word for breadsticks is…
Rachel Shreve
Love8
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January 8, 2019

Carrot Rice Pilaf

Español English Carrot Rice Pilaf Enjoy with Indian lentils, chapatis, and mango fruit salad. Serves 4 to 6 as a…
Rachel Shreve
Love3
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January 8, 2019

Chapatis

Español English Chapatis Enjoy with Indian lentils, carrot rice pilaf, and mango fruit salad. Makes 16 chapatis 3 cups unbleached…
Rachel Shreve
Love3
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April 18, 2018

Chermoula

Español English Chermoula Chermoula is a sauce or marinade that is very common in North African cooking. It can be…
Anna Farrier
Love6
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January 6, 2019

Chinese American Fried Rice

(Serve with Sesame Flatbread and Tomato Cucumber Salad) Kids really love to mash, so no need to use a food…
Rachel Shreve
Love17
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January 11, 2019

Coconut Rice Balls

Español English Coconut Rice Balls Enjoy with East Asian Noodles. Makes about 15 one-inch rice balls. Ingredients ½ cup sushi…
Rachel Shreve
Love9
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March 2, 2018

Corn Tortillas

Español English Corn Tortillas Using a tortilla press is the easiest way to make corn tortillas. Metal tortilla presses are…
Robert
Love4
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April 19, 2018

Couscous

Español English Couscous Couscous is made from a special kind of wheat called durum wheat, the same kind of wheat…
Robert
Love3
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January 8, 2019

Crunchy Cabbage Salad

Español English Crunchy Cabbage Salad This recipe calls for napa cabbage, but the salad tastes just as good made with…
Rachel Shreve
Love2
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January 7, 2019

Cuban Beans and Rice

(Serve with Sesame Flatbread and Tomato Cucumber Salad) Kids really love to mash, so no need to use a food…
Rachel Shreve
Love9
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December 4, 2024

Cucumber Tzatziki

(Serve with Sesame Flatbread and Tomato Cucumber Salad) Kids really love to mash, so no need to use a food…
Rachel Shreve
Love6
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January 29, 2019

Cucumber Yogurt Salad

Español English Cucumber Yogurt Salad Enjoy as a side dish with Ethiopian lentils and injera. Serves 4 to 6 as…
Rachel Shreve
Love4
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January 2, 2023

Curtido

(Serve with Sesame Flatbread and Tomato Cucumber Salad) Kids really love to mash, so no need to use a food…
Rachel Shreve
Love6
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February 10, 2020

East Asian Noodles

(Serve with Sesame Flatbread and Tomato Cucumber Salad) Kids really love to mash, so no need to use a food…
No Author
Love3
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January 29, 2019

Ethiopian Lentils

Español English Ethiopian Lentils with Berbere Spice Mix Traditional Ethiopian cuisine is famous for hot spicy food served on top…
Rachel Shreve
Love5
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February 4, 2019

Fall Harvest Salad

Español English Fall Harvest Salad with Whole Wheat Croutons and Honey Mustard Dressing Salad one head Romaine lettuce, torn two…
Rachel Shreve
Love20
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January 8, 2019

Fresh Green and White Fettuccine

Español English Fresh Green and White Fettuccine Fresh pasta is just like any other dough, fun to make and easy…
Rachel Shreve
Love3
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April 19, 2018

Green Salad with Creamy Lime Dressing

Español English Green Salad with Creamy Lime Dressing Enjoy as a side dish to with llapingachos with red chile sauce.…
Robert
Love5
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January 10, 2019

Green Salad with Lemony Dressing

Español English Green Salad with Lemony Dressing Enjoy with vegetable paella and Mediterranean flatbread. Serves 4 - 6 Lemony Dressing…
Rachel Shreve
Love11
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January 11, 2019

Green Salad with Lime Dressing

Español English Green Salad with Lime Dressing Enjoy as a side with Cuban beans and yellow rice. Serves 4 -…
Rachel Shreve
Love2
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October 10, 2018

Homemade Applesauce

Español English Homemade Applesauce Applesauce is easy to make. By varying how long you cook the sauce, you can choose…
Rachel Shreve
Love14
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March 1, 2018

Homemade Hummus

(Serve with Sesame Flatbread and Tomato Cucumber Salad) Kids really love to mash, so no need to use a food…
Rachel Shreve
Love18
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January 6, 2019

Indian Lentils

Español English Indian Lentils In India, lentils and rice are everyday foods for millions of people. Lentils are inexpensive, nutritious,…
Rachel Shreve
Love2
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January 29, 2019

Injera

Español English Injera Traditional Ethiopian cuisine is famous for hot spicy food served on top of a soft pancake-like bread…
Rachel Shreve
Love3
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April 18, 2018

Jane’s Pear Tart

Español English Jane’s Pear Tart Sonja met her best friend on the very first day of Kindergarten. She told me…
Robert
Love9
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January 8, 2019

Japanese Rice Bowl

Español English Japanese Rice Bowl Traditionally, a bowl of white rice is part of every meal in Japan, even breakfast!…
Rachel Shreve
Love5
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April 18, 2018

Llapingachos

Español English Llapingachos Llapingachos are traditional potato patties from Ecuador, often served topped with a fried egg and a spicy…
Robert
Love9
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June 25, 2018

Mango Fruit Salad

Español English Mango Fruit Salad Enjoy with Indian lentils, carrot rice pilaf, and chapatis. Serves 6 as a side dish…
Robert
Love6
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January 14, 2019

Mediterranean Flatbread

(Serve with Sesame Flatbread and Tomato Cucumber Salad) Kids really love to mash, so no need to use a food…
Rachel Shreve
Love2
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May 31, 2021

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

(Serve with Sesame Flatbread and Tomato Cucumber Salad) Kids really love to mash, so no need to use a food…
Rachel Shreve
Love3
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January 8, 2019

Middle Eastern Falafel

Español English Middle Eastern Falafel In Middle Eastern countries, falafel is made from garbanzo beans and spices, shaped into balls…
Rachel Shreve
Love5
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December 10, 2018

Minestrone

Español English Minestrone Soup Minestrone makes a delicious meal in one pot. In Italy there are many kinds of minestrone…
Rachel Shreve
Love3
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February 4, 2022

New Mexico Harvest Soup

Español English New Mexico Harvest Soup This soup celebrates the bounty of New Mexico's harvest, but it's delicious any time…
Rachel Shreve
Love3
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April 18, 2018

North African Tagine

Español English North African Tagine In Morocco, tagine means both a traditional stew and the type of special clay pot…
Robert
Love0
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January 8, 2019

Oranges with Fresh Mint

(Serve with Sesame Flatbread and Tomato Cucumber Salad) Kids really love to mash, so no need to use a food…
Rachel Shreve
Love1
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January 8, 2019

Pineapple Banana Salad

Español English Pineapple Banana Salad Fresh fruit adds natural sweetness to any meal. Enjoy as a side dish with Cuban…
Rachel Shreve
Love6
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December 5, 2018

Potato Pancakes

Español English Potato Pancakes Baking potatoes, often called russet or Idaho potatoes, make the best potato pancakes. Potato pancakes are…
Rachel Shreve
Love11
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January 6, 2019

Potatoes Persillade

Español English Potatoes Persillade Persil is the French word for parsley. Persillade is a mixture of chopped fresh parsley and…
Rachel Shreve
Love3
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January 2, 2023

Pupusas

(Serve with Sesame Flatbread and Tomato Cucumber Salad) Kids really love to mash, so no need to use a food…
Rachel Shreve
Love6
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March 2, 2018

Red Chile Sauce

Español English Red Chile Sauce Enjoy with vegetable tamales or llapingachos. Makes about 2 cups Ingredients 3 garlic cloves, minced 2…
Robert
Love1
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April 18, 2018

Salsa Fresca

Español English Salsa Fresca There’s nothing like homemade fresh salsa, especially in late summer when tomatoes are in season. Enjoy…
Robert
Love3
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January 2, 2023

Salsa Roja

(Serve with Sesame Flatbread and Tomato Cucumber Salad) Kids really love to mash, so no need to use a food…
Rachel Shreve
Love6
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March 2, 2018

Sesame Flatbread

(Serve with Sesame Flatbread and Tomato Cucumber Salad) Kids really love to mash, so no need to use a food…
Rachel Shreve
Love3
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December 12, 2018

Simple Baked Pears

Español English Simple Baked Pears These baked pears are delicious as they are, but you could also add a handful…
Rachel Shreve
Love4
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January 2, 2019

Spinach Salad with French Vinaigrette

Español English Spinach Salad with French Vinaigrette Enjoy with Potatoes Persillade. French Vinaigrette 1 teaspoon Dijon style mustard 2 tablespoons…
Rachel Shreve
Love2
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April 19, 2018

Stovetop Pizza

Español English Stovetop Pizza Makes four 10-inch pizzas Making your own pizza from start to finish is fun and satisfying!…
Robert
Love10
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August 23, 2019

Sunset Salsa

Español English Sunset Salsa Serve with tortilla chips or whole grain crackers. Makes about 2 cups. Ingredients 1 red or…
Rachel Shreve
Love4
Recipe
January 7, 2019

Sweet and Sour Cucumbers

Español English Sweet and Sour Cucumbers Enjoy as a side dish with Chinese American Fried Rice. Serves 4 Ingredients 1…
Rachel Shreve
Love5
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January 11, 2019

Sweet and Sour Red Cabbage

Español English Sweet and Sour Red Cabbage Enjoy with potato pancakes and homemade applesauce. Serves 4 to 6 as a…
Rachel Shreve
Love2
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April 8, 2022

Tikil Gomen (Braised Cabbage)

Español English Tikil Gomen (Braised Cabbage) This Ethiopian-inspired recipe for braised cabbage and potatoes is flavored with garlic, ginger, cumin,…
Rachel Shreve
Love3
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January 8, 2019

Tomato Basil Sauce

(Serve with Sesame Flatbread and Tomato Cucumber Salad) Kids really love to mash, so no need to use a food…
Rachel Shreve
Love9
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March 2, 2018

Tomato Cucumber Salad

Español English Tomato Cucumber Salad Enjoy with Middle Eastern falafel or hummus and this simple sesame flatbread. Serves 4 to…
Rachel Shreve
Love6
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January 2, 2019

Tri-color Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Español English Tri-color Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette Enjoy with stovetop pizza. Balsamic Vinaigrette Ingredients 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar ½ teaspoon…
Rachel Shreve
Love2
Recipe
December 9, 2019

Valencian Salad

Español English Valencian Salad Enjoy with vegetable paella and Mediterranean flatbread. Serves 4 - 6 Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil…
Rachel Shreve
Love9
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January 8, 2019

Vegetable Paella

(Serve with Sesame Flatbread and Tomato Cucumber Salad) Kids really love to mash, so no need to use a food…
Rachel Shreve
Love12
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October 23, 2018

Vegetable Tamales

(Serve with Sesame Flatbread and Tomato Cucumber Salad) Kids really love to mash, so no need to use a food…
Rachel Shreve
Love9
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August 24, 2023

Watermelon Pizza

(Serve with Sesame Flatbread and Tomato Cucumber Salad) Kids really love to mash, so no need to use a food…
Rachel Shreve
Love6
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