2011-2012 Sample Recipe Outline and Creative Ideas


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Stirring Up Health recipe contest for 7th and 8th graders

 

Sample Recipe Outline and Ideas

 

 

For your entry, use the following Relish.com recipe outline            ENTRY FORM

Name of Recipe: Sugar Snap Peas with Mint and Lemon
Number of Servings:  4

Ingredients:    
1 pound fresh or frozen sugar snap peas, trimmed and strings removed
2 tsp. olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1/3 c. loosely packed chopped mint leaves
2 tsp. grated lemon rind
1/4 tsp. salt
Juice of 1/2 lemon

Steps in Preparation:

  1. Fill a bowl with ice and water. Bring a pot of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add sugar snap peas; cook until bright green and still a little crispy, 3 to 4 minutes.
  2. Remove with a slotted spoon and submerge immediately in ice water; drain.
  3. Heat oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic and sauté 1 minute.
  4. Add peas, mint and lemon rind; cook 2 to 3 minutes, until thoroughly heated.
  5. Add salt and lemon juice. Serve.

     

Be adventurous and go for "tasty and healthy" using the MyPlate foods groups as a guide. Consider these recipe suggestions below!

  • Wholesome Whole Grains - Try whole grain corn meal, wheat flour, or oatmeal in baked products like breads, rolls or muffins.
  • Versatile Veggies - Combine 2 or 3 veggies in a side dish to provide a blend of tasty flavors, such as garlic sauteed zuchini, mushrooms and carrots.
  • Sensational Salads - Jazz up your typical lettuce salads! Use whole grains (brown rice, barley, bulgur, quinoa) fruits, beans or nuts to enhance your healthy greens!  
  • Fruity Dessert - The natural sweetness of fruit makes it an excellent dessert choice! Fill a dessert crepe with tasty fruit, prepare a low sugar fruit crisp or cobbler.
  • Creative Casseroles  - Casserole main dishes can give MyPlate variety! Include grains like whole grain rice or pasta, plenty of colorful veggies, dairy such as low fat cheeses, and beans or lean meats. Examples include vegetable lasagna or black bean and chicken enchiladas. Use your imagination!  
  • Simmering Soups or Stews - Soups make a great side dish or soothing main meal. Try a warm and spicy vegetable or bean soup!
  • Convenient Wraps and Pocket Bread - Create veggie and lean meat fillings for wraps, pocket bread, and bierock variations as a healthy main dish!
  • Sauces, Relishes and Toppings - You can add interest and extra fruit or veggies to a meat dish with sauces, relishes and toppings!

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Learn how to make bread! Home Baking Association provides a "how to video" on their web site called Everyday Bread. Check it out and look at other recipe ideas at Home Baking Association recipes .