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Cooking Well: The Basics

Welcome and thank you for participating in the Cooking Well: The Basics course!

Cooking Well: The Basics is designed to teach fundamental kitchen and food safety skills, promote balanced meals, and help participants build confidence in the kitchen while supporting long-term healthy behaviors.

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The recipes below are Dinner Tonight recipes highlighted in the Cooking Well: The Basics curriculum.

Recipes from Lesson 1:

Flatbread Pizza

Chicken Parmesan Sliders

Tex Mex Beef Skillet

Carrot Raisin Salad

Roasted Fries

Fruit Dip

Dragon Fruit Mango Smoothie

Raspberry Limeade

 

Recipes from Lesson 2:

Chicken Salad Pita with Yogurt Sauce

Beef and Vegetable Stir Fry

Pasta Salad with Peas and Ham

Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

Soba Noodle and Snap Pea Salad

Pumpkin Cheesecake Trifle

Double Chocolate Protein Balls

Tropical Fruit Salad

 

Recipes from Lesson 3:Deep Dish Pizza Casserole just out of the oven in a ceramic casserole dish. Bright yellow peppers, red cherry tomatoes, and green spinach.

Spinach Quesadillas

Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo

Deep Dish Pizza Casserole

Quick Zucchini Beef Boats

Cranberry Apple Coleslaw

Zucchini Chips and Ranch Dip

Tortellini Kabobs

Sweet Pistachio Salad

Peach Crumble

Newest Recipes

  • Green Tea Lemonade
  • Paradise Pops
  • Melon Splash Pops
  • Coconut Watermelon Zing
  • Egg Salad Veggie Wrap

Recipes to Try

  • Main Dishes
    • Beef Recipes
    • Chicken Recipes
    • Turkey Recipes
    • Pork Recipes
    • Seafood Recipes
    • Vegetarian Recipes
    • Salad Recipes
  • Side Dish Recipes
  • Snack Recipes
  • Dessert Recipes
  • Kid Friendly Recipes
  • All Recipes

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