12 Days of Christmas Giveaways – Kids Cooking from Scratch Cookbook

Many of our readers know that we encourage family cooking through our Food Revolution KW events.  It is a great way to connect with one another while keeping tabs on the food choices your family members are making.  Sometimes it can be difficult to find recipes that are age-appropriate for everyone at your house, so that is where Kids Cooking from Scratch comes in.

Kids Cooking from Scratch

The Kids Cooking from Scratch cookbook contains recipes by kids.  They are healthy ideas that your family can enjoy preparing together.  This culinary creations by kids can be fun ways to explore new foods together and encourage nutritious choices.

Start off 2020 Fresh by Encouraging Home Cooking

We think that there are lots of ways to encourage kids to get cooking.  Every household is different so try a few to see what works.

1.       Watch CHOPPED JR on the Food Network

2.       Attend Kids in the Kitchen classes at Kitchener Market

3.       Follow our Food Revolution KW page on Facebook

4.       Get a copy of Kids Cooking from Scratch and try some of the recipes

We want to know how you encourage healthy eating at your home.  It may just win you a copy of Kids Cooking from Scratch.

To celebrate a new healthy start in 2020 we are giving away a copy of the Kids Cooking from Scratch cookbook as part of our 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways.

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Toasted Sunflower Seed and Chick Pea Hummus Recipe

This is how a make a great tasting hummus with my pantry staples. While I cooked most of the ingredients in this recipe, I am sure they will be fine raw too.  The toasting makes everything more flavourful.

Ingredients

·        2 cans of chick peas (garbanzo beans) with the liquid reserved from one can

·        2 cloves of garlic, peeled & sliced

·        1 cup of raw sunflower seeds

·        2 tablespoons of olive oil

·        ¼ teaspoon of rice wine vinegar (optional)

You will also need a large frying pan and a high-speed blender (like a Vitamix or similar)

1.     Keep the liquid of one can of chick peas aside, but then rinse & drain the chick peas from both cans.

2.     Begin by warming 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a frying pan (the 2^nd tablespoon will be used later) on your stovetop. I suggest medium high.  Now comes the tricky part, this is a method of taking the frying pan on and off the burner so that none of the ingredients burn.

3.     While on the burner add the garlic to the fry pan but as the one side begins to brown, take the frying pan off the burner and turn over the pieces (either with a silicone spatula or tongs). The hot oil will continue to cook the other side. Then stir so that the garlic is now flavoring the oil.

4.     Return the frying pan to the burner & ad the sunflower seeds, constantly stirring for about a minute and then take the frying pan off the burner but keep stirring until the seeds have stopped cooking.  Now your kitchen should smell delicious with the smell of toasted sesame seeds and garlic.

5.     Add the drained chick peas to the pan and return to the heat, but keep stirring the sesame/garlic mixture up from the bottom of the pan.  Do this for about 2 minutes.  This won’t toast the chick peas, but it will get rid of the raw flavour.  Again, remove from the heat and keep stirring until the pan is no longer cooking the items.

6.     Next carefully ladle the mixture into the blender, as the ingredients will be very warm.  Then pour the reserved liquid from the can of chick peas into the blender.

7.     Begin to mix on low and gradually increase the speed.  You may have to turn the blender off and tamper it a bit (or push down the ingredients with a spatula).  I do this with the blender off to be on the safe side.

8.     Once it is combined, add the remaining olive oil and rice wine vinegar.  Blend on high until desired consistency.

9.     Remove lid from blender and allow to cool for about 10 mins before putting it into containers for refrigerating or freezing.

RECIPE TIP

Did you know you can freeze hummus? It won’t have the same zing as your fresh batch, but it’s great to have it ready to go for your lunch.  When thawing frozen hummus, stir it really well as it will be a little watery on the top.

Want to know how to incorporate it into a healthy lunch? Check out my BENTO BOX idea post at https://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2018/12/start-2019-with-healthy-lunches-thanks.html

So enjoy your HUMmus with these 30 songs with HUMMING in them

Start 2019 with Healthy Lunches Thanks to the Stuck On You #BentoBox – Enter To Win

We'll start with the Disclaimer – Yes, we did receive a complimentary product, but this just means we're able to offer you a chance to win one too! Enter the contest at the end of this post!

The New Year is just around the corner and which makes it a great time to get into new routines.  Eating better is a great way stay healthy and the Stuck On You Bento Box makes it easy to do so!  See how easy it is to pack a lunch with this bright, colourful and personalized lunch box.

Bears in Tiaras OH MY!

One of the memorable lines in The Wizard of Oz is “Lions and Tigers and Bears OH MY” well when I noticed what looked to me to be a Bear in a Tiara, I had an OH MY moment myself and knew this was the choice for our Bento Box designs.  These bright and cheerful lunch boxes came with our names on them as well, so we think there is a perfect colour and design for every member of your family as well.  Head to https://www.stuckonyou.ca/bento-products and see all the selections available.

Easy to Prepare Recipe Ideas for Your Stuck On You Bento Box Plus It’s Easy To Clean Too

The Stuck On You Bento Box is a 3 piece construction.  The outer shell complete with personalization, and inner tray that easily removed for fast clean up and rubber seal to keep everything in place once it’s filled up with a delicious lunch. While it is made up of three pieces, the instructions warn not to remove the seal from the outer shell casing of the bento box. To see all the care instructions, click on the image below to enlarge it.

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For my first bento box creation I made Chicken, Goat Cheese and Spinach Pinwheel Wraps with sides of fruit, veggies, seven grain pita crackers and hummus. While the box lables give you and idea of where things should go, because my wraps had grains, protein, dairy and vegetables all in one I mixed it up a bit.

Here’s how I made my Chicken, Goat Cheese and Spinach Pinwheel Wraps

1.       I chopped a fully cooked chicken breast (I only used about half of it in my recipe, so I had enough to make another for the next day).

2.       Then I crumbled half of small size package of Goat Cheese and used a fork to mix and mash it into the chopped chicken

3.       Next, I washed a handful of baby spinach

4.       I layered the spinach and chicken mixture onto a whole wheat wrap.  For a variation you could spread the hummus on the wrap first and then layer it up, but because I made this the night before I didn’t want the wrap to get soggy so instead, I packed the hummus in the circular compartment to dip my wraps and veggies into it.

5.       Finally, I folded/rolled up my wrap and cut it into 2-inch pieces so it fit nicely into the bento box.

I filled the other compartments with radishes, kohlrabi, carrots and blackberries, pita chips and as mentioned about the hummus was added to the circular compartment.  For other bento box inspiration check out the video below and the idea list.

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Do you know someone that would like this for this Christmas? We think it would make a great gift! 

To learn more about Stuck On You visit the links below

•Facebook address: https://www.facebook.com/StuckOnYouUS/

•Twitter address: https://twitter.com/StuckOnYouTweet

•Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stuckonyouofficial/

•Pinterest: https://au.pinterest.com/StuckonYouAust/

•YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/StuckonYouLabels

Or you can visit their Canadian website https://www.stuckonyou.ca/bento-products to get all the info.

We thought busy parents would like this so much that we are having a giveaway!

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Thanksgiving Dinner Demo With TA Appliance And KitchenAid - Media Coverage

Be Thankful For A Thankgiving Dinner Demo

We were invited to TA Appliance 's Be Thankful Event Featuring KitchenAid, and we are very thankful we were.  It was a great event full of friendly faces, knowledgeable demonstrators and delcious delights!

The demonstration at TA Appliance featured KitchenAid appliances and cookware. Everything from convection ovens and cooktops to stand mixers and spiralizers. We learned how to create unique dished and what kitchen tools you will need to assemble them.

It gave us great ideas on what to serve for Thanksgiving as well as tips for using KitchenAid items to help make the meal preparation much easier.

NOTE: All recipes will be available on the event page this week (https://www.facebook.com/events/898829566852566/)

Update: The recipes are listed at
http://taapplianceblog.com/2015/10/06/recipe-roundup-a-kitchenaid-thanksgiving-dinner/

Appetizer Course

The list of the appetizers that were made included Warm Cheese And Spinach Dip, Cranberry Bruscetta, Pinwheels and Apple Pear Cocktail.

The KitchenAid items used included

• Stand Mixer
• Shredder Attachment
• Wall Oven
• Ceramic Baking Dish
• Soda Stream

Main Course

We learned how to prepare a turkey and all the fixings! The main course recipes included Roasted Turkey, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Cranberry Sauce, Stuffing, Apple Chedder Biscuits and Butternut Squash Au Gratin.

KitchenAid kitchen tools used included

• Roasting Pan
• Wall Over
• Stove Top
• Cookware
• Ceramic Baking Dish
• Stand Mixer
• Spiralizer Attachment
• Shredder Attachment

We did manage to get a glimpse of the Butternut Squash Au Gratin recipe.  You will want to give this one a try!

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Desserts

 

Nothing ends a great meal like dessert.  The dessert items that were served included Mini Pumpkin Pies, Pumpkin Loaf, Assorted Cookies and Apple Crumble

The KitchenAid products included

• Wall Oven
• Stand Mixer
• Spiralizer Attachement
• Bakeware
• Ceramic Measuring Bowls

Here's a video of the Spiralizer Attachment in action



As you can see we learned how to create several new dishes by attending this event. We left with our stomachs satisfied and our minds filled with the knowledge of how to get the most out of these kitchen tools! For more information about the recipes and appliances used in this demo visit the following links

Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/898829566852566/
TA Appliance Website: http://www.taappliance.com/
KitchenAid Canada Website: http://www.kitchenaid.ca/en_CA/

Do you have a favourite dish you enjoy at Thanksgiving? Let us know in the comments below!

Greek Cuisine Class @ Kitchener Market - Enter To Win

Cooking Classes At Kitchener Market

Looking for a great PARENTS' NIGHT OUT?
We suggest attending a Kitchener Market Cooking Class.

This month's feature is GREEK CUISINE!

A taste of Greece is right around the corner at the Kitchener Market! Greek cuisine is one of the most popular international cuisines for its combination of both mild and strong flavoured components such as olives, feta, spinach and yogurt. This class will teach you how to utilize classic Greek ingredients and techniques at home to build Mediterranean dishes like a pro!

Imagine all the new recipes you'll know in time for next year's BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING Sequel! (See 3:47 mark in the video below)




This cooking class takes place Wednesday October 7, 2015 at 6:30pm at the Kitchener Market Cooking School Kitchen.
Cost: $47 includes a recipe and food prepared during class.
To register visit http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/events/Cooking_classes.asp

Enter To Win

Because we are very excited for both the movie and this Greek Cooking Class we want you to ENTER FOR A CHANCE TO WIN 2 tickets to this month's Greek Cooking Class!
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Cooking Classes At The Kitchener Market

Being the Jamie Oliver Food Revolution Ambassadors for Kitchener Waterloo we enjoy cooking up something fun! You can oftern find us at the Kitchener Market Cooking Classes learn lots of tips, techniques and recipes from the area's best chefs!

 

 

Post by Lisa McDonald.

As you can see the classes are fun and informative!  Here's a list of the upcoming classes that will get your creativity cooking!

 

Veggie delight: Wednesday, Jan. 21, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Eating a balanced vegetarian diet can be challenging, especially when lifestyle or dietary restrictions make options more limited. Find ways to eat healthy, vegetarian meals that are out of the ordinary and exciting! Even if you are simply interested in learning more about a vegetarian diet before you take that first step, or you're a veteran veg-head looking for meal inspiration, come join this class and explore the options that are available to you!

 

Perfect pizza: Wednesday, Jan. 28, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

The market is brimming with the best cheeses, meats and vegetables for making your own homemade pizza. Work as part of a team to make three styles of pizza with seasonal ingredients - you'll never want take-out again.

 

February cooking classes

Top Chef Terry - Knife skills: Tuesday, Feb. 3, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Join the Kitchener Market as we begin anew one of our most popular cooking class series - top chef with Terry Salmond! Runner up on Top Chef Canada's previous season, chef Terry is passionate about sharing his knowledge and love of food with his classes. In this class we will learn knife skills: how to properly use and take care of your knives. Provided in this class are appetizers and dishes created using the skills demonstrated during the night, so you can snack and learn all at the same time.

 

Summer in Spain: Wednesday, Feb. 4, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Feel the heat at your Kitchener Market as we serve up Spanish dishes for you to enjoy! This is a hands-on cooking class where you will learn how to create some of your favorite Spanish recipes, and then sit down to enjoy the fruits of your labor at the end of the night.

 

Tour the Market with ChefD: Saturday, Feb. 7, 10-12 pm

Tour the market is back! Join ChefD as he does some shopping with our vendors downstairs, and then returns to the Marketplace room to prepare the fresh, local ingredients into a delicious dish for you to sample! This class is free, please meet in the Marketplace at 10 a.m.

 

Date Night with Chef D: Thursday, Feb. 12, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

ChefD is the popular host of ChefDtv.com, an innovative online cooking show and will be launching the third season of his cooking show on Rogers Kitchener, At Home with ChefD. This class is a demonstration class and is not hands-on. This class will be $45, spots go quickly!

 

Tour the Market with Chef D: Saturday, Feb. 14, 11-1 p.m.

Join us for a free tour of the Market vendors this Saturday, hosted by Chef D from Rogers TV! We will meet at 11 a.m. in the Marketplace, go through the tour with Chef D highlighting some of his favorite vendors, then return to the marketplace for a cooking demonstration and sampling.

 

Wine and Art: Tuesday, Feb. 17, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Join us for a fun new series - Wine & Art! Hosted by a certified Art Innovators teacher, this two-hour class will feature hands-on instruction as you create two pieces of artwork, accompanied by wine and a platter of gourmet cheese. The theme for this class is a couple in the rain using acrylic.

 

Kitchener Mardi Gras: Wednesday, Feb. 18, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

It's always a party at the Kitchener Market! New Orleans is full of hearty, flavorful foods with just the perfect amount of spice. Come learn how to put together a meal like they do down South, and also learn a new Mardi Gras themed cocktail recipe that you can make at home!

 

Top Chef Terry - Cooking terminology and recipes: Tuesday, Feb. 24, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Join the Kitchener Market as we begin anew one of our most popular cooking class series - top chef with Terry Salmond! Runner up on Top Chef Canada's previous season, chef Terry is passionate about sharing his knowledge and love of food with his classes. In this class we will learn cooking terminology and recipes: how to understand and easily work off of any recipe you come across. Provided in this class are appetizers and dishes created using the skills demonstrated during the night, so you can snack and learn all at the same time.

 

Hawaiian cocktails and tapas: Wednesday, Feb. 25, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Aloha, Kitchener! Although the weather outside is frightful, our kitchen is always the perfect temperature. Come out for a fun night of learning Hawaiian dishes like fish tacos, Loco moco, and more! End the night right with a tropical cocktail that you can easily make at home.

 

Register today for these exciting classes before they fill! Check back often for new additions or changes!

* Most classes are $45 unless otherwise noted in class details.

 

Cooking Stage At The Total Woman Show

Want a preview of the types of dishes you will learn to cook at the Kitchener Market Cooking classes?

 

Be sure to visit the KITCHENER MARKET COOKING STAGE at The Total Woman Show @ Bingemans February 7 and 8, 2015. You may just recognize some of the Kitchener Market Booth Hosts!

 

 

Stay tuned to the Food Revolution KW Facebook Page for the Chef Schedule when it's released!

 

 

 

Enter For A Chance To Win Passes To The Total Woman Show

The contest listed below (might take a minute to load the rafflecopter contest form. If the contest does not pop up, clear your cache and refresh) is for a chance to win a pair of passes to attend The Total Woman Show for one day.

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