52 New Foods: Tasty, healthy recipes kids can cook

Kumquat Jam

http://www.crunchacolor.com/blogs/news/7103892-kumquat-jam-week-51-52-new-foods

Kumquat jam adds a simple splash of citrus to savory dishes: a burst of sunshine to start the New Year! Like tiny bright lights sparkling on a gray ...

Playful, colorful and delicious!

Pomegranate seeds with no mess!

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A quick tip for how to seed a pomegranate the easy and fun way, with no mess! My kid...

Pomegranate seeds are delicious, but they can be messy. This simple trick is fun for kids and makes for a mess-free meal!

Cranberry Pomegranate Sauce

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Cranberry pomegranate sauce is a playful twist on a familiar favorite: an easy way to welcome a new food to your holiday table! I have to admit...

Easy and delicious, this is a fun way to add a new food to your holiday table.

Broiled Grapefruit Recipe — Crunch a Color

http://www.crunchacolor.com/blogs/news/7059936-broiled-grapefruit-recipe-week-49-52-new-foods

This deliciously simple broiled grapefruit recipe adds a flavorful twist to your table: a sweet and juicy treat without a drop of refined sugar. Gr...

Absolutely delicious, this simple recipe can be featured at a holiday brunch or as a healthy dessert.

Mini Apple Pear Crisp

http://www.crunchacolor.com/blogs/news/7025180-mini-apple-pear-crisp-week-48-52-new-foods

Filled to the brim with sweet, bubbling fresh pears, apples and cranberries, this simple crisp is the perfect treat.

A mini pear crisp is the fresh food version of a big warm bear hug! A cozy treat to enjoy by the fire with friends and family. #52NewFoods

Romanesco: Broccoli with a Twist!

http://www.crunchacolor.com/blogs/news/7002712-romanesco-broccoli-with-a-twist-week-47-52-new-foods

This spiraling spectacle looks like a cross between broccoli and cauliflower, and made a delicious addition to our family table.

Romanesco was a new discovery for my kids and me this week! This spiraling spectacle looks like a cross between broccoli and cauliflower, and made a deliciously fun addition to our family table. Bonus points for the person who can find the Fibonacci sequence on this fantastical flower!

Healthy Chicken Lettuce Wraps

http://www.crunchacolor.com/blogs/news/6032574-healthy-chicken-lettuce-wraps-52-new-foods-week-18

Plan a "build your own dinner" night with healthy chicken lettuce wraps, featuring fresh mint from the garden. As much as I love my greens, I am cer...

My kids love build your own dinner night!

Easy, one-pot Asian chicken

http://www.crunchacolor.com/blogs/news/5701412-52-new-foods-week-7-one-pot-asian-chicken-with-bok-choy

The simplicity of making this dish in one-pot won me over. Plus, the combination of healthy ingredients in this recipe make for a deliciously chewy dish that had my kids asking for seconds -- bok choy included!

Slow Cooker Curry

http://www.crunchacolor.com/blogs/news/5601922-healthy-eating-week-6-curry-52newfoods

I really couldn’t believe that my picky eater liked this dish. When she bravely tried a “taster”, then asked for a serving, and bellied up to the bar for seconds I knew I had a winner on my hands.

No Bake, Sunbutter Bites

http://www.crunchacolor.com/blogs/news/5392172-healthy-eating-week-5-sunbutter-52newfoods

Whether it was because of the hint of honey, or the wholesome crunchiness of oats, this recipe resulted in a healthy treat that will become a regular feature on our lunchtime and afterschool snack menu.

Spinach Muffins

http://www.crunchacolor.com/blogs/news/5369712-healthy-eating-week-4-spinach-52newfoods

Any recipe that involves a Cuisinart is sure to be a winner with kids. What’s more fun than loading a bushel full of ingredients into a big bowl and flipping the switch to blend it into a blur? Instant entertainment.

Avocado and Orange Salad with Hazelnuts

http://www.crunchacolor.com/blogs/news/5294592-healthy-eating-week-3-mandarin-oranges-52newfoods

I love salads – when someone else makes them for me. My salads are predictably boring, so I adore when someone brings a spirited salad to share and I’m always on the lookout for interesting, easy salad recipes. Natalie Perry's Avocado and Orange Salad with Hazelnuts fits the bill.

Pan Seared Brussels Sprouts with Lemon and Pancetta

http://www.crunchacolor.com/blogs/news/5216892-healthy-eating-week-2-brussels-sprouts-52newfoods

This dish required minimal prep work (yeah!), was easy enough for my 5 year old to make, and made a ho-hum weeknight dinner feel festive.

Hearty Vegetable Beef Soup

http://www.crunchacolor.com/blogs/news/5122222-healthy-eating-week-1-onions-52newfoods

This recipe was easy enough for my kids to make, quick to prepare, and provided two delicious meals. We loaded the ingredients into the slow cooker, turned it on low for several hours and were rewarded with a tasty soup that was reminiscent of my husband’s tasty short rib recipe.