Be Your Own Chef!

Americans are spending more time at home, which means cooking more meals at home. Cooking can be a fun activity for you and your family. Below are basic recipes you can make at home with simple food items and minimal equipment.

You can customize these basic recipes with items you have at home. The recipes allow you to be creative, involve your kids, and become your own “iron chef.”

Stir-Fry Cooking

This cooking technique allows you to be creative and add a variety of items. Fresh, frozen, or canned produce can be used in stir-fry dishes. Try changing up the protein, such as legumes, chicken, or beef. Experiment with adding different seasonings and herbs.

Example recipe: https://www.foodhero.org/recipes/zucchini-stir-fry

Personal Pizza

Start with a whole grain muffin slice, pizza sauce, and any toppings you desire. This allows each person to choose their own toppings and decorate their pizza. Allow kids to be involved with decorating and selecting toppings. 

Example recipe: https://www.foodhero.org/recipes/my-personal-pizza

Overnight Oats

Mix oats, yogurt, fruit, milk, and nuts and allow it to sit overnight in refrigerator. Try changing the ingredients and the amount of each ingredient for changes in consistency and flavor.

Example recipe: https://www.foodhero.org/overnight-oats

Be your own chef!

Please share your favorite combination for the basic recipes mentioned above.

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