Week 4 Recipes

Red Monster Soup Servings: 24

Ingredients

Onion, chopped Olive oil Carrots, chopped Tomatoes, chopped Bay leaves Thyme Parsley Sugar Chicken or vegetable broth, canned, reduced sodium Yogurt, plain, low-fat Pepper, black

Weight or Measure

2 cups ¼ cup 2 cups 4 cups 4 2 tsp 2 tsp 2 tsp 12 cups

9 cups 2 tsp

Instructions:

1. In a large stockpot, sauté onion in olive oil over medium heat, until clear (about 5 minutes). 2. Add broth, carrots, tomatoes, bay leaves, thyme and parsley. 3. Allow to simmer for 25 minutes. 4. Allow soup to cool. 5. Stir in sugar, pepper and yogurt

CACFP Guidelines:

¾ cup provides: ¼ cup vegetable.

WW Applesauce Pancakes Servings: 25

Ingredient Weight or Measure

Lowfat 1% milk 1 ¼ cups Frozen whole eggs, thawed OR Fresh large eggs 4 oz or ½ cup OR 3 eggs Vegetable oil ¼ cup 2 Tbsp Canned applesauce 1 lb 2 oz or 2 cups Whole wheat flour 15 oz or 3 ½ cups Baking powder 2 tbsp Salt 1 tsp Sugar 2 oz or ¼ cup Ground cinnamon ¼ tsp

Instructions:

1. Combine milk, eggs, oil, and applesauce in a mixing bowl. Mix with paddle attachment (or electric hand mixer, or whisk if no equipment) for 1 minute on low speed until blended. 2. Sift in flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and cinnamon. Using the whip attachment, mix batter for 15 seconds on low speed until combined. Scrape down sides of bowl. 3. Mix for 1 minute on medium speed. 4. Portion batter with level No. 16 scoop (¼ cup) onto griddle, which has been heated to 375°

F. (If desired, lightly oil griddle surface.) 5. Cook until surface of pancake is covered with bubbles and bottom side is lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Turn and cook until lightly browned on other side, about 1 minute. 6. Portion is 1 pancake. 7. No CCP necessary.

CACFP Guidelines:

1 pancake provides the equivalent of 1 slice bread.

Stir-Fry Chicken with Veggies Servings: 25

Ingredient Weight or Measure

Cornstarch 2 oz or ¼ cup 3 Tbsp Water, cold Low-sodium soy sauce ½ cup ½ cup

Ground ginger Granulated garlic Ground black or white pepper Chicken stock, non-MSG Fresh carrots, peeled, ¼” slices OR Frozen sliced carrots Vegetable oil Fresh onion, chopped Fresh broccoli, chopped OR Frozen mixed oriental vegetables Raw chicken, skinless, boneless, ½” cubes ¼ tsp 1 Tbsp ½ tsp 1 tsp 1 qt 2 lb 13 oz or 2 qt 1 cup OR 3 lb 6 oz or 3 qt ¾ cup 10 oz or 2 cups 2 lb 13 oz or 1 gal 1 1/8 qt OR 2 qt 3 1/8 cup 4 lb 8 oz

Instructions:

1. Dissolve cornstarch in cold water and soy sauce. Add ginger, granulated garlic, and pepper. 2. Heat chicken stock to a boil and slowly stir in cornstarch mixture. Return to a simmer. 3. Cook for 3-5 minutes, until thickened. Remove from heat. 4. Sauté sliced carrots in oil for 4 minutes. 5. Add onions, cook for 1 minute. 6. Add broccoli and cook for 2 minutes. Place in serving pans (9" x 13" x 2"). For 25 servings, use 2 pans. For 50 servings, use 4 pans. Keep warm. 7. Sauté chicken in oil for 2-3 minutes. Add chicken to vegetables in pans. Add sauce and mix to coat chicken and vegetables. • CCP: Heat to 165° F or higher. 8. CCP: Hold for hot service at 140° F or warmer. Portion with 2 rounded No. 10 scoops (¾ cup 1 Tbsp).

CACFP Guidelines:

¾ cup 1 tablespoon (2 rounded No. 10 scoops) provides: • the equivalent of 2 oz of cooked lean meat and ⅝ cup of vegetable

Marketing Guide:

Carrots: 3 lb 7 oz (25 servings), 6 lb 14 oz (50 servings) Mature onions: 12 oz (25 servings), 1 lb 8 oz (50 servings) Broccoli: 3 lb 8 oz (25 servings), 7 lb (50 servings)

Porcupine Sliders Servings: 25

Ingredient Weight or Measure

Water 1 ¾ cups Brown rice, long grain, regular, dry 4 ¾ oz or ¾ cup Canola oil 1 Tbsp Fresh onions, diced 3 oz or ½ cup 2 Tbsp Fresh celery, diced 7 oz or 1 ½ cup

Raw ground turkey, lean 3 lb 7 ¾ oz or 1 qt 3 cups

Liquid, whole eggs Dried cranberries, chopped 1 ¼ cup 6 oz or 1 ¼ cups

Fresh baby spinach, chopped Worcestershire sauce 5 oz or 1 qt 1 Tbsp

Salt Ground black pepper 1 ½ tsp 2 tsp

Ground white pepper Mini whole-grain rolls (1 oz each) ¼ tsp 25

Instructions:

1. Combine water and brown rice in a stockpot and bring to a boil. Cover and cook until water is absorbed, about 30-40 minutes. Fluff. Cover and refrigerate at 40 °F • Critical Control Point: Cool to 40 °F or lower within 4 hours 2. Heat oil. Sauté onions, celery, and garlic for 5-7 minutes or until soft. Cover and refrigerate. • Critical Control Point: Cool to 40 °F or lower within 4 hours. 3. Combine turkey, eggs, cranberries, spinach, Worcestershire sauce, salt, peppers, brown rice, and onion mixture. Mix well 4. Portion into patties using a No. 8 scoop (½ cup) onto a parchment lined sheet pan (18” x 26” x 1”) lightly coated with pan release spray. For 25 servings, use 1 pan. 5. Bake: Conventional oven: 350 °F for 18 minutes Convection oven: 325 °F for 14 minutes DO

NOT OVERCOOK. • Critical Control Point: Heat to 165 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds. 6. Critical Control Point: Hold for hot service at 135 °F or higher. 7. Serve on mini whole-grain rolls. 8. If desired serve with lettuce, sliced tomato, red onions, and condiments. 8. Serving size: 1 slider.

CACFP Guidelines

1 slider provides: • 2 oz equivalent meat/meat alternate, and 1 oz equivalent grains.

Squirrel Snacks Servings: 28

Ingredient

Pita, whole wheat, 4” Avocado, sliced Lettuce, shredded Tomato, chopped Carrots, grated Turkey breast, lean, white meat Honey mustard

Weight or Measure

28 2 cups 2 cups 3 cups 2 cups 4 lbs 1 cup

Instructions:

1. Cut each pita open. 2. Spread 1 tsp honey mustard in each pita. 3. Combine turkey and vegetables together in a large bowl. 4. Place ½ cup mixture in each pita. (Can add more if needed) 5. Top each with 1 slice avocado.

CACFP Guidelines:

1 pita provides: • ½ oz equivalent of grains • ¼ cup equivalent of vegetables • 1.5 oz equivalent of meat/meat alternate

Tips: • Can use leftover turkey or chicken to make this meal on a busy day • Using lots of vegetables makes this a great lunch or dinner option

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

Produce Blueberries Broccoli Grapefruit Red apples

Meat Skinless chicken breast

Frozen Foods

Strawberries Cutie oranges Asparagus Baby carrots Red or green bell peppers Squash Lemon juice (fresh or bottled) Salmon (or flounder) fillets fresh or frozen Pears Avocados Pineapple chunks (fresh or canned in juice) Onions Green bell pepper Chives (optional)

Breakfast sausage

Spinach Kiwi Red grapes Spinach Blueberries

Bread

Whole grain bread Biscuits (or dough) Whole grain pita wedges Whole grain tortillas 8” Whole grain bread Whole grain pita/tortilla/crackers (your choice with lunch) Whole grain muffins Whole grain bread

Dry Goods Multigrain Cheerios Brown rice Slivered almonds Dried cranberries Whole grain grape nuts Nuts (peanuts, almonds, etc.) Wheat cereal squares

Canned Goods

Applesauce Mushrooms (lowsodium) Dark red kidney beans (no salt added) or dry Mandarin oranges in juice Pinto beans (no salt added) or dry Mandarin oranges in juice Black beans (no salt added) or dry

Baking/ Seasoning/ Condiments

Peanut butter Cinnamon Peanut Butter Soy sauce Brown sugar Canola oil Sesame oil Olive oil Black pepper Cooking spray Sausage gravy mix Garlic powder Onion powder Chili powder Cooking spray Instant non-fat dry milk, reconstituted Salt Sweet & sour salad dressing Ketchup Brown sugar Mustard Garlic powder Black pepper

Dairy 1% milk 1% milk Eggs

Add ingredients for your preferred Mac & Cheese recipe to Monday with whole grain pasta 1% milk Low-fat shredded mozzarella 1% milk Eggs Butter Low-fat shredded cheddar cheese Low-fat feta cheese Low-fat/sugar yogurt 1% milk Eggs

Friday

Pineapple chunks (fresh or canned in juice) Bananas

Ground turkey

Mixed berries Mixed veggies

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Produce Blueberries Bananas Kiwi Strawberries Bananas Avocados Shredded lettuce Tomatoes Blueberries Strawberries Green apples Spinach Bananas Red grapes Cucumbers Lemon juice (fresh or bottled) Garlic Cilantro Onions Sweet potatoes

Meat

Boneless, skinless chicken breast Boneless, skinless chicken

Frozen Foods

Mango (or canned in juice) Mixed veggies Yellow corn kernels Peas Mixed berries Swiss chard

Bread Whole grain bread

Dry Goods

Whole grain pita Whole grain bread Whole grain pita Whole grain English muffins Whole grain rolls Whole grain pita wedges

Old fashioned oats Ground chia seeds Enriched dry bread crumbs Whole grain crackers Dried New Mexican chili peppers

Canned Goods

Peaches in juice Black beans (no salt added) Low-sodium garbanzo beans or chickpeas Tomato salsa Applesauce Low-sodium black beans Low-sodium chicken stock Tomato salsa

Baking/ Seasoning/ Condiments

Instant non-fat dry milk, reconstituted Salt Peanut butter Vanilla extract Ground cinnamon Honey Peanut butter Barbecue sauce

Dairy 1% milk Eggs Butter Low-fat shredded cheddar cheese

Other

Add ingredients for your preferred cheese pizza recipe to Monday with whole grain pizza crust Add ingredients for your own Indian Taco recipe to Tuesday!

1% milk Low-fat cottage cheese 1% milk Low-fat cheese sticks Low-fat plain yogurt Ground cinnamon Salt Ground black or white pepper Olive oil Ground cumin

1% milk Low-fat plain yogurt or low-fat mayonnaise Vegetable oil Whole wheat flour Baking powder Salt Sugar Ground cinnamon Ground cumin Red wine vinegar Black pepper 1% milk Eggs

Orange juice

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Produce Broccoli Cutie orange Pomegranate arils Shredded lettuce Shredded red leaf lettuce Tomatoes Green grapes Onions Tomatoes Shredded lettuce Strawberries Cauliflower Avocado Cherry tomatoes Baby & whole carrots Potatoes Onions Celery Tomatoes Green & red bell peppers Garlic Cilantro Pears Grapefruit Celery

Meat

Frozen Foods

Mixed berries Cod fillets

Bread Whole grain 8” tortillas Dry Goods Multigrain cheerios Brown rice

Canned Goods

Baking/ Seasoning/ Condiments

Olive oil Lemon juice (fresh or bottled)

Dairy 1% milk Low-fat cheese cubes Plain, non-fat yogurt Ground beef (80% lean or more) Skinless chicken thighs with bone Whole grain waffles Blueberries Shelled edamame Turkey meatballs

Whole grain bread Whole grain bread Whole grain bread Whole grain bread

Cheerios Raisins Dried apricots Kix cereal Chopped mixed nuts Enriched taco shells Enriched dry bread crumbs Whole grain crackers Dry lentils Whole grain spaghetti Raisins

Tomato paste Pineapple chunks in juice (or fresh) Beef stock Tomato paste Chickpeas Tomato sauce

Instant nonfat dry milk reconstituted Salt Granulated garlic Ground black or white pepper Chili powder Ground cumin Paprika Onion powder

1% milk Eggs Butter Low-fat shredded cheddar cheese Low-fat mayonnaise Mustard Ground black or white pepper

1% milk Low-fat ranch dip Grated parmesan cheese Dried parsley Granulated garlic Dried bay leaves Ground cumin Lemon juice (fresh or bottled) Garlic powder Dried basil Ground black & white pepper Olive oil Salt 1% milk Shredded mozzarella Peanut butter

1% milk Low-fat cheese slices (for grilled cheese)

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Produce Shredded lettuce Tomatoes Bananas Red apples Blueberries (fresh or frozen) Green grapes Oranges Onions Carrots Tomatoes Carrots Onions Broccoli (fresh or frozen with mixed oriental vegetables) Avocados Bananas Red grapes Onions Celery Baby spinach Baby carrots Strawberries Bananas Avocados Grapefruit Mixed bell peppers Shredded lettuce Tomatoes Grated carrots

Meat Boneless, skinless chicken breast

Frozen Foods

Sweet cherries

Bread Whole grain wrap

Dry Goods Multigrain cheerios

Canned Goods

Baking/ Seasoning/ Condiments

Dairy 1% milk Low-fat cheese sticks Boneless, skinless chicken Lean ground turkey Lean turkey breast

Mixed berries Brussel sprouts

Whole grain bread Whole grain pita wedges Whole grain English muffins Mini whole grain rolls Whole grain tortillas Whole wheat pita 4”

Whole grain oatmeal Flaxseed Seeds (pumpkin or sunflower) Brown rice Long grain brown rice Dried cranberries Whole grain crackers

Low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth Applesauce Non-MSG chicken stock

Olive oil Bay leaves Thyme Parsley Sugar Black pepper

1% milk Low-fat cheese slices (for grilled cheese) Low-fat plain yogurt Vegetable oil Whole wheat flour Baking powder Salt Sugar Ground cinnamon Cornstarch Low-sodium soy sauce Ground ginger Granulated garlic Ground black or white pepper 1% milk Eggs Ground cinnamon Canola oil Worcestershire sauce Salt Ground black pepper Ground white pepper

1% milk Liquid, whole eggs Low-fat yogurt dip Peanut butter Honey mustard

1% milk