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Veggies

Chicken Quesadilla Melt with Salsa

Serves 4

Even picky eaters like their veggies when they’re wrapped in a cheesy quesadilla! To add more veggies to this recipe, you can replace half of the chicken with sautéed fresh vegetables.

Pork and Veggie Kebabs

Serves 4

Dinner’s on a stick tonight! You can make these kebabs on an outdoor grill or inside using a grill pan. Serve with Orzo Side Salad.

BBQ Turkey Sloppy Joes with Jalapeño Relish and Pineapple Slaw

Serves 4

This recipe was tested by thousands of school students from coast to coast as part of a collaboration between Yum-o! and the Alliance for a Healthier Generation. Originally created to be served in schools, we’ve adapted the recipe here for you to try at home. Would you like to see this recipe on your school lunch menu? Visit the Alliance for a Healthier Generation’s website to learn how!

“Orange” You Glad It’s Glazed Chicken and Noodles

Serves 4

This recipe was tested by thousands of school students from coast to coast as part of a collaboration between Yum-o! and the Alliance for a Healthier Generation. Originally created to be served in schools, we’ve adapted the recipe here for you to try at home. Would you like to see this recipe on your school lunch menu? Visit the Alliance for a Healthier Generation’s website to learn how!

Cheesy Mexi-Mac

Serves 6

This recipe was tested by thousands of school students from coast to coast as part of a collaboration between Yum-o! and the Alliance for a Healthier Generation. Originally created to be served in schools, we’ve adapted the recipe here for you to try at home. Rachael also shared this recipe at the 2012 South Beach Wine & Food Festival Kidz Kitchen! Would you like to see this recipe on your school lunch menu? Visit the Alliance for a Healthier Generation’s website to learn how!

Topsy-Turvy Egg Bake

Serves 4

Kids of all ages can help make these fun “upside-down” eggs and toast with mild-flavored broccolini inside! Using whole wheat English muffins adds healthy whole grains.

Party Sushi Rolls

Serves 6-8

Sushi rocks! Host a sushi party and you and your guests will be rockin’ and rollin’! Plan to prepare the rice, asparagus and shrimp (Steps 1-4) ahead of time.

Airplane Snacks: Veggies and Dip On-the-Go

Serves

Tote these healthy snacks with you for travel, but keep them handy for ready to eat snacks at home, too. Check out Rach’s Mediterranean Pitas for another on-the-go recipe.

Cheesy Mac and Trees: The Remix

Serves 4

A new take on the original crowd favorite, Cheesy Mac and Trees, Rachael shared this recipe at the 2011 South Beach Wine & Food Festival Kidz Kitchen.

Sweet ‘n Spicy Pickle Spears

Serves 16 spears Note: You will need a 1 quart glass Mason jar to prepare this recipe.

Serve these pickles with your favorite sammie or burger.

Pork and Green Beans with Soba Noodles

Serves 4

A tasty ginger-soy sauce over whole grain noodles, pork and veggies comes together easily for an Asian-inspired meal the whole family will love!

Raw Corn Salad

Serves 6

Lime and a dressing with a kick gives this end-of-summer veggie salad zest!

“Day After” Turkey and Gravy Whole Wheat Spaghetti

Serves 4

Instead of sandwiches, use your leftover turkey in this tasty pasta dish!

Yum-o! Marinated Tomato Salad

Serves 4

This recipe was served in over 1600 New York City schools as part of Yum-o!’s collaboration with the New York City Department of Education’s Office of SchoolFood! If you have leftover salad, try tossing it with whole wheat pasta.

Devilish Chicken Legs

Serves 4

A devilishly good crunchy coating with a kick gives this baked chicken some unexpected heat! Serve with cooked carrot sticks on the side.