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CHOP CHOP FAMILY

OUR MISSION ChopChop Family is a national nonprofit organization that uses food and cooking to help children and their adults build fundamental life skills. OUR VISION We envision a world where all children and their adults have the necessary skills and tools to lead healthy lives. WHAT MATTERS TO US We believe that cooking and eating together is fundamental to every family’s health and happiness, and that if children learn healthy eating habits when they are young, they will maintain healthy lifestyles into their teenage and adult years. Cooking not only promotes better health; it also builds relationships, saves money, and teaches math, science, and cultural and financial literacy, along with other critical life skills. We aim to counteract today’s rampant “kitchen illiteracy” by empowering families and communities with our positive message and common-sense, innovative,…

CHOP CHOP FAMILY

THE LEARNING GUIDE TO THIS ISSUE

LEARN THE KEY At the top of each recipe, you’ll find a key code. Here’s how to read it: ❚ ADULT: YES ❚ HANDS-ON TIME: 30 MINUTES ❚ TOTAL TIME: 1 HOUR ❚ MAKES: 6 SERVINGS ADULT “Yes” means you need an adult to help you. “No” means you can do it by yourself. Always get help from your adult when a recipe calls for using a knife, food processor, blender, or stove. HANDS-ON TIME This is how long it takes to work on the recipe, including gathering your kitchen gear and preparing the food. During hands-on time, you can’t do anything other than work on the recipe. TOTAL TIME This is how long it takes to make the recipe from start to finish, including the time for cooking and baking when you may be able to do…

THE LEARNING GUIDE TO THIS ISSUE

This issue is about soup and gifts you can make—but it’s also about kindness. Because when we help our kids cook up a pot of soup for their family, friends, or neighbors, or when they make a gift for a loved one, we’re teaching them how to be kind. And there are so many benefits! As the saying goes, kindness is its own reward: kindness brings kindness in return, but it also generates praise, confidence, good brain chemicals like dopamine, and, well, a better world. Whatever it means to you, it’s something you want to help foster in your children. And, luckily, you can! We’ll show you how. Special delivery If you know anyone who could use a soup drop-off—and we’re thinking of sick folks, new parents, or anyone else who needs…

Cool Recipes for FROZEN FOODS Overnight Oats with Cherries

❚ ADULT: YES ❚ HANDS-ON TIME: 20 MINUTES ❚ TOTAL TIME: 10 HOURS ❚ MAKES: 2 SERVINGS KITCHEN GEAR Measuring cups 2 jars with tight-fitting lids INGREDIENTS 1 cup old-fashioned or rolled oats (not steel-cut)1 cup milk (any kind)½ cup frozen cherries, chopped¼ cup chopped nuts (if you like) INSTRUCTIONS 1. Divide all the ingredients between the two jars. 2. Screw the top on each jar tightly and shake well. Refrigerate overnight. The next morning, eat right out of the jars. GET CREATIVE • Swap in fresh or frozen blueberries, raspberries, or sliced strawberries for the cherries. • Add a pinch of ground cinnamon or ½ teaspoon vanilla extract to each jar. • Top with a dollop of plain yogurt. BEFORE YOU START WASH your hands with soap and water and dry them. CLEAN the countertop. GATHER all your kitchen gear and ingredients and put them…

Cool Recipes for FROZEN FOODS Overnight Oats with Cherries

❚ ADULT: YES ❚ HANDS-ON TIME: 40 MINUTES ❚ TOTAL TIME: 1 HOUR 20 MINUTES ❚ MAKES: 4–6 SERVINGS KITCHEN GEAR Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Measuring cups Measuring spoons Large pot Large spoon Pot holders INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon vegetable or olive oil1 onion, peeled and chopped (see page 4)2 celery stalks, sliced2 carrots, scrubbed and sliced1 teaspoon dried thyme8 cups low-sodium chicken broth½ cup alphabet-shaped pasta (or orzo)2 cups shredded cooked chicken (see page 16), from a home-cooked or rotisserie chicken (if you like) INSTRUCTIONS 1. Put the pot on the stove, turn the heat to medium, and add the oil. When the oil is hot, add the onion, celery, carrots, and thyme and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are starting to soften but not turning brown, 10 to 15 minutes. 2. Add the chicken broth, turn the heat up…

How to poach boneless chicken breasts or thighs

❚ ADULT: YES ❚ HANDS-ON TIME: 5 MINUTES ❚ TOTAL TIME: 20 MINUTES ❚ MAKES: 2–4 CUPS KITCHEN GEAR Medium pot or skillet with lid Sharp knife (adult needed) Thermometer (if you have one) Slotted spoon Cutting board 2 forks INGREDIENTS 2–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs½ teaspoon salt INSTRUCTIONS 1. Put the chicken and salt in the pot and pour in enough cold water to cover the chicken. Put the pot on the stove, turn the heat to medium-high, and bring to a boil (you’ll know it’s boiling when you see bubbles breaking all over the surface). 2. As soon as the water boils, turn the heat down to low, cover, and cook until the chicken is white in the middle when you poke into it with the knife, 10 to 12 minutes. If you’re using a thermometer, it should…

Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Soup

❚ ADULT: YES ❚ HANDS-ON TIME: 20 MINUTES ❚ TOTAL TIME: 45 MINUTES ❚ MAKES: 4–6 SERVINGS KITCHEN GEAR Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Measuring cups Measuring spoons Medium bowl Large pot Large spoon Pot holders Small bowls for toppings Soup bowls Ladle INGREDIENTS 4 ounces rice vermicelli or cellophane noodles8 cups low-sodium chicken broth4 quarter-size slices fresh ginger, finely chopped2 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced1 lemongrass stalk, thinly sliced (optional)2 tablespoons fish sauce (or soy sauce)1 cup shredded cooked chicken (see page 16), from a home-cooked or rotisserie chicken Toppings: Fresh cilantro and basil leaves, bean sprouts, sriracha or another Asian chili sauce or paste, lime wedges INSTRUCTIONS 1. Put the noodles in the medium bowl, cover them with hot water, and set aside until soft, 20 to 30 minutes (or follow the directions on the package). 2. While the noodles are soaking, put the…

Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Soup

Mexican Tortilla Soup

❚ ADULT: YES ❚ HANDS-ON TIME: 20 MINUTES ❚ TOTAL TIME: 1 HOUR ❚ MAKES: 4–6 SERVINGS KITCHEN GEAR Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Measuring cups Measuring spoons Can opener (adult needed) Large pot Large spoon Small spoon Cup Pot holders Small bowls for toppings Ladle Soup bowls INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil1 onion, peeled and chopped (see page 4)3 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons chili powder1 tablespoon cornmeal½ cup cold water1 (14-ounce) can diced or crushed tomatoes, ideally fire-roasted8 cups low-sodium chicken broth2 cups shredded cooked chicken (see page 16), from a home-cooked or rotisserie chicken1 (14-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed Juice of ½lime Toppings: tortilla chips, plain yogurt, diced avocado, lime wedges, chopped fresh cilantro INSTRUCTIONS 1. Put the pot on the stove, turn the heat to medium, and add the oil. When the oil is hot, add the onion and garlic and…

Mexican Tortilla Soup

Matzo Ball Soup

KITCHEN GEAR Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Measuring cups Measuring spoons Large bowl Large spoon Large pot with lid Pot holders Slotted spoon Soup bowls Ladle INGREDIENTS 4 large eggs¼ cup plus 2 cups water, divided¼ cup vegetable oil1 cup matzo meal½ teaspoon baking powder8 cups low-sodium chicken broth2 carrots, scrubbed and sliced2 cups shredded cooked chicken (see page 16), from a home-cooked or rotisserie chicken (if you like)Finely chopped fresh dill, for topping (if you like) 1. To make the matzo balls: Put the eggs ¼cup of the water, and the oil in the large bowl and mix well. Add the matzo meal and baking powder and mix again. 2. Transfer to the refrigerator and chill, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Divide into 12 portions and use your clean hands to roll each portion into a ball. 3. Put the chicken broth and remaining 2 cups…

Matzo Ball Soup

❚ ADULT: YES ❚ HANDS-ON TIME: 45 MINUTES ❚ TOTAL TIME: 1 HOUR 15 MINUTES ❚ MAKES: 4–6 SERVINGS KITCHEN GEAR Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Measuring cups Measuring spoons Large pot Large spoon Pot holders Ladle Soup bowls INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon vegetable or olive oil1 onion, peeled and chopped (see page 4)1 carrot, scrubbed and sliced1 celery stalk, sliced1 unpeeled apple, cored and chopped1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger3 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped1–2 tablespoons sweet or hot curry powder (depending on how much you like curry)1 fresh or canned tomato, cored and diced8 cups low-sodium chicken broth2 cups shredded cooked chicken (see page 16), from a homemade or rotisserie chicken¼cup unsweetened shredded or flaked coconut Toppings: chopped fresh cilantro leaves and plain yogurt INSTRUCTIONS 1. Put the pot on the stove, turn the heat to medium, and add the oil. When…

Nut anD SeeD Brittle

❚ ADULT: YES ❚ HANDS-ON TIME: 20 MINUTES ❚ TOTAL TIME: 30 MINUTES ❚ MAKES: 6 SERVINGS KITCHEN GEAR Measuring cups Measuring spoons Rimmed baking sheet Parchment or wax paper Skillet Wooden spoon or heatproof spatula Pot holders INGREDIENTS ¼ cup water¼ cup sugar¼ teaspoon salt1 cup lightly salted and toasted mixed nuts and/or seeds, such as almonds, walnuts, and pumpkin seeds (or canned mixed nuts) INSTRUCTIONS 1. Line the baking sheet with parchment or wax paper. Set aside. 2. Put the water, sugar, and salt in the skillet, stir, and bring to a boil over high heat. Turn the heat down to medium and cook until the mixture just starts to brown. 3. Add the nuts and seeds, stir, and continue to cook until the liquid has completely covered the nuts, about 2 minutes. 4. Very carefully, with…

Nut anD SeeD Brittle

Nut-Butter Crispy Rice Treats

❚ ADULT: YES ❚ HANDS-ON TIME: 20 MINUTES ❚ TOTAL TIME: 1 HOUR 20 MINUTES ❚ MAKES: 12 SERVINGS KITCHEN GEAR Measuring cups Measuring spoons Medium microwave-safe bowl Wooden spoon or heatproof spatula 8-inch square baking pan Parchment or wax paper Sharp knife (adult needed) INGREDIENTS ½ cup honey½ cup creamy nut butter (or tahini)1 teaspoon vanilla extract (if you like)4 cups crispy rice cereal INSTRUCTIONS 1. Put the honey and nut butter in the bowl and put it in the microwave. Microwave until warm and pourable, about 30 seconds, then stir until very smooth. 2. Stir in the vanilla (if using), then add the rice cereal and mix until all the cereal is covered with the nut-butter mixture. 3. Pour the mixture into the baking pan, and use the spoon or spatula to distribute it evenly. Top…

Nut-Butter Crispy Rice Treats

ALL ABOUT CLEMENTINES

5 WAYS TO EAT A CLEMENTINE Peel it for easy snacking. Cut it in half and stuff it into a roasting chicken. Slice it and add it to a pitcher of water. Add the segments to a fruit salad or a green salad. Grate the peel to flavor salad dressings or baked goods. GET CRAFTY If your clementines come in a cardboard or wooden crate, you can repurpose it! Simply decorate it with paint, stickers, or pretty paper (or leave it plain), and use it as a: • Phone stasher, where everyone can store their devices during dinner. • Storage container for your herbs and spices. • Planter box for herbs or salad greens. TRY THIS The tangy, juicy sweetness of a clementine is in the fruit itself. But a lot of the aroma (smell) is in the peel, which is full…

ALL ABOUT CLEMENTINES

Orange-Cream SorBet

❚ ADULT: YES ❚ HANDS-ON TIME: 15 MINUTES ❚ TOTAL TIME: 2 HOURS 15 MINUTES ❚ MAKES: 4 SERVINGS KITCHEN GEAR Rimmed baking sheet Parchment or wax paper Measuring spoons Food processor (adult needed) Wooden spoon INGREDIENTS 8 clementines or seedless mandarins2 tablespoons milk or plain yogurt½ teaspoon vanilla extract Pinch of salt INSTRUCTIONS 1. Line the baking sheet with parchment or wax paper. 2. Peel the clementines and separate them into sections. Put the sections on the prepared baking sheet and freeze until solid, about 2 hours. 3. Put the frozen clementine sections in the food processor, along with the milk or yogurt, vanilla, and salt, and turn the machine on to blend them. At first they will want to spin around and stay icy, but keep at it, stopping the machine and using the wooden spoon…

Orange-Cream SorBet

Clementine Smoothie

❚ ADULT: YES ❚ HANDS-ON TIME: 15 MINUTES ❚ TOTAL TIME: 15 MINUTES ❚ MAKES: 4 SERVINGS KITCHEN GEAR Measuring cups Blender (adult needed) INGREDIENTS 6 clementines, peeled1 ripe banana, peeled and ideally frozen½ cup plain yogurt½ cup ice cubes (if not using a frozen banana)¼–1 cup cold water (if needed) INSTRUCTIONS 1. Put the clementines, banana, yogurt, and ice cubes (if not using a frozen banana) in the blender. 2. Put the top on tightly. Turn the blender to a medium setting and blend until the mixture is smooth, about 1 minute. If the mixture is too thick to blend, gradually add up to 1 cup cold water. 3. Serve right away, or cover and refrigerate up to 1 hour. THINK AHEAD To help make smoothies colder and creamier, it’s great to have slices of frozen banana ready to…

Clementine Smoothie

Two-Citrus Vinaigrette

❚ ADULT: YES ❚ HANDS-ON TIME: 10 MINUTES ❚ TOTAL TIME: 10 MINUTES ❚ MAKES: ¾ CUP KITCHEN GEAR Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Measuring cups Measuring spoons Grater Small bowl and whisk or lidded jar INGREDIENTS ½ cup olive or vegetable oil Grated zest (see page 5) and juice of 2 clementines or1 orange (about ¼ cup juice)2 tablespoons lime juice½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon ground black pepper INSTRUCTIONS 1. Put all the ingredients in the bowl and whisk or put them in the jar, screw the lid on tightly, and shake. 2. Use right away or cover and refrigerate up to 1 week. BEFORE YOU START WASH your hands with soap and water and dry them. CLEAN the countertop. GATHER all your kitchen gear and ingredients and put them on the counter. SCRUB all the fruits and vegetables and lay…

Two-Citrus Vinaigrette

The ChopChop Family Cookbook With over 150 recipes designed to be crafted and enjoyed by the whole family, this is a cookbook you don’t want to miss! These recipes cover everything from breakfast in the morning to dessert at the end of your day, and with the delicious photos you will want to try every one of them! Not so confident in your kitchen skills? Don’t worry, there are guides included to help you gather the right supplies and hone your kitchen skills! Eatable Alphabet What better way is there to make letters more fun than to eat them? Gather the family and explore the sensory activities and delicious recipes that accompany each letter of the alphabet. Find familiar treats to try or explore new foods that accompany your favorite letters. Either way…

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