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Cookin' With The Kids

  • Image of South African Baby Pineapples
    Melissa's Produce

    Simple Sides: Pineapples

    April 2012
    What kid can resist a fresh, juicy pineapple in any form? This tropical fruit is a favorite ingredient of all ages, be it served in an upside-down dessert, topped on ice cream, blended into a smoothie or simply grilled on the barby.
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    Melissa's Produce

    Simple Sides: Shades of Green

    March 2012
    St. Patrick’s Day provides a perfect excuse to enjoy a little culinary playtime for your kitchen helpers using healthy green veggies to prepare a color-appropriate side dish to go with that Corned Beef main course.
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  • Image of Organic Tangerines
    Melissa's Produce

    Simple Sides: Tangerines

    January 2012
    Here are two extremely simple recipes that are packed with basic cooking techniques that your young helpers will definitely carry with them as they grow up and into their own kitchens.
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  • Image of Stuffed Pumpkin
    Melissa's Produce

    Simple Sides: Pumpkins and Apples

    December 2011
    In celebration of the holiday season, I thought I would double up on the featured fresh ingredients as well as present two recipes that need a little more cooking time than the usual quick-time fare this feature offers, geared to the busy family.
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    Melissa's Produce

    Simple Sides: Apples

    October 2011
    It’s apple harvest season and every retail supermarket in the country is bursting with all kinds of colorful varieties in the peak of flavor.
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  • Image of Quinoa and Apple Stuffed Red Bell Peppers
    Melissa's Produce

    Simple Sides: Bell Peppers

    September 2011
    Here are two connected recipes that will give your kitchen helpers a real lesson in efficient meal planning as well as change the meaning of the word “leftovers”!
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    Melissa's Produce

    Simple Sides: Grapes

    August 2011
    In August, California’s Central Valley hits full production of the region’s table grape harvest, which spurs mountain-sized retail displays of these tasty berries that are packed with antioxidants, vitamins and minerals.
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  • Image of Peach BBQ Sauce
    Melissa's Produce

    Simple Sides: Peaches

    July 2011
    While it is probably not a good idea for children to work with open flame cooking, this does not mean that kids cannot be a part of preparing the family’s backyard barbeque meal.
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