COOKING MATTERSRECIPESTIPS & VIDEOSWHO WE AREWHAT WE DOGET INVOLVEDEDUCATIONAL TOOLS Explore topics like Stocking Your Pantry, Stretching Your Ingredients, Kid-Friendly Snacks and more below! Cooking Matters is helping end childhood hunger by inspiring families to make healthy, affordable food choices. Our programs teach parents and caregivers with limited

food budgets to

RECIPES | COOKING MATTERS Southwestern Black-eyed Pea and Corn Salad. This side dish can be on the table in just 20 minutes. COOKING MATTERS AT HOME Cooking Matters at Home. As families navigate the Coronavirus crisis, planning and preparing meals can be an incredible challenge in an already stressful time. Cooking Matters at Home offers ideas for how families can use what foods are available to create quick, family-friendly, low-cost meals. Download our Cooking Matters at Home

resources below.

RECIPES | COOKING MATTERS Tuna Melt. Canned tuna is a budget-friendly way to enjoy seafood. ‹.

1. 2.

FRUIT SALAD

Thaw frozen fruit in the refrigerator until no longer hard, but still cool to the touch. 2. Peel and slice bananas and kiwis. 3. If using, rinse and chop mint leaves. 4. Drain canned pineapple, reserving juice. 5. In a large bowl, add bananas, kiwis, pineapple, and thawed

fruit.

UNDERSTAND POVERTY

Cooking Matters develops resources important to families in poverty. The skills taught in Cooking Matters courses can help families make the most of the resources they have. Cooking Matters supports families in poverty in these ways: Helps participants learn to stretch their food resources through: Meal planning. Food budgeting. HELLO AND WELCOME TO OUR ONLINE VOLUNTEER TRAINING Hello and Welcome to Our Online Volunteer Training! This site provides tools to refine your teaching techniques and help you create a positive learning atmosphere for Cooking Matters participants. The information is designed for new volunteers, as well as experienced

volunteers

PINEAPPLE CARROT MUFFINS Rinse and peel carrot. Shred with a grater. Measure out ¾ cup shredded carrot. 3. In a medium bowl, add pineapple with juice, oil, water, vinegar, and shredded carrot. Mix with a fork to combine. 4. In a large bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg. Blend well with a SPINACH SALAD WITH EGGS Wash and dry spinach. Remove stems. Tear leaves into bite-sized pieces. 2. In a medium pot, add eggs. Cover with cold water by one inch. Bring just to a boil. Cover ORANGE OATMEAL PANCAKES 1. In a large bowl, combine flours, oats, baking powder, and salt. Mix well. 2. In another large bowl, crack egg. Beat lightly with a fork. 3. Add orange juice, milk COOKING MATTERSRECIPESTIPS & VIDEOSWHO WE AREWHAT WE DOGET INVOLVEDEDUCATIONAL TOOLS Explore topics like Stocking Your Pantry, Stretching Your Ingredients, Kid-Friendly Snacks and more below! Cooking Matters is helping end childhood hunger by inspiring families to make healthy, affordable food choices. Our programs teach parents and caregivers with limited

food budgets to

RECIPES | COOKING MATTERS Southwestern Black-eyed Pea and Corn Salad. This side dish can be on the table in just 20 minutes. COOKING MATTERS AT HOME Cooking Matters at Home. As families navigate the Coronavirus crisis, planning and preparing meals can be an incredible challenge in an already stressful time. Cooking Matters at Home offers ideas for how families can use what foods are available to create quick, family-friendly, low-cost meals. Download our Cooking Matters at Home

resources below.

RECIPES | COOKING MATTERS Tuna Melt. Canned tuna is a budget-friendly way to enjoy seafood. ‹.

1. 2.

FRUIT SALAD

Thaw frozen fruit in the refrigerator until no longer hard, but still cool to the touch. 2. Peel and slice bananas and kiwis. 3. If using, rinse and chop mint leaves. 4. Drain canned pineapple, reserving juice. 5. In a large bowl, add bananas, kiwis, pineapple, and thawed

fruit.

UNDERSTAND POVERTY

Cooking Matters develops resources important to families in poverty. The skills taught in Cooking Matters courses can help families make the most of the resources they have. Cooking Matters supports families in poverty in these ways: Helps participants learn to stretch their food resources through: Meal planning. Food budgeting. HELLO AND WELCOME TO OUR ONLINE VOLUNTEER TRAINING Hello and Welcome to Our Online Volunteer Training! This site provides tools to refine your teaching techniques and help you create a positive learning atmosphere for Cooking Matters participants. The information is designed for new volunteers, as well as experienced

volunteers

PINEAPPLE CARROT MUFFINS Rinse and peel carrot. Shred with a grater. Measure out ¾ cup shredded carrot. 3. In a medium bowl, add pineapple with juice, oil, water, vinegar, and shredded carrot. Mix with a fork to combine. 4. In a large bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg. Blend well with a SPINACH SALAD WITH EGGS Wash and dry spinach. Remove stems. Tear leaves into bite-sized pieces. 2. In a medium pot, add eggs. Cover with cold water by one inch. Bring just to a boil. Cover ORANGE OATMEAL PANCAKES 1. In a large bowl, combine flours, oats, baking powder, and salt. Mix well. 2. In another large bowl, crack egg. Beat lightly with a fork. 3. Add orange juice, milk RECIPES | COOKING MATTERS Southwestern Black-eyed Pea and Corn Salad. This side dish can be on the table in just 20 minutes. HANDS-ON COOKING COURSES Hands-On Cooking Courses. Cooking Matters hands-on courses empower families with the skills to be self-sufficient in the kitchen. In communities across America, our participants and volunteer instructors come together each week to share lessons and meals with each other. Courses meet for two hours, once a week for six weeks and are

team-taught

USE YOUR RESOURCES

Instructor/Facilitator Guide. As a Cooking Matters volunteer wondering what information to share, the instructor guide is your best resource. This guide is designed to provide the foundation you need to lead engaging and effective courses that empower participants to select, purchase, and prepare healthy foods on a limited budget. HELLO AND WELCOME TO OUR ONLINE VOLUNTEER TRAINING Hello and Welcome to Our Online Volunteer Training! This site provides tools to refine your teaching techniques and help you create a positive learning atmosphere for Cooking Matters participants. The information is designed for new volunteers, as well as experienced

volunteers

BE AN EFFECTIVE INSTRUCTOR Cooking Matters’ goals are: To improve the nutrition knowledge, eating habits, cooking skills, food safety practices, food resource management, and financial planning skills of people at risk for hunger so that they can better provide for themselves and their families. To provide chefs, nutritionists, and others who are committed to ending FRITTATA | COOKING MATTERS In a large bowl, whip eggs with a fork until well blended. Whisk in dried herbs. Set aside. 6. Coat medium skillet with non-stick cooking spray. Heat over medium high heat. Add onions and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. If using mushrooms, add now. Add boiled seasonal

veggies.

FR HEFS AD IDS

LESS 1 iiii Cooking Matters for Chefs and ids ©2011–201 hare ur trength .strength.org Introduction Welcome to Cooking Matters for Chefs and Kids!Share Our Strength® is proud to make this guide available. It is built on the proven success of Share Our Strength’s

Cooking

FRESH FRUIT WITH WARM HONEY YOGURT TOPPING Instructions. Wash and cut fruits. Rinse and zest lemon using the small holes on a box grater. Divide fruit evenly among 4 bowls. Combine yogurt, honey, and lemon zest in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 1 minute. Stir well. Drizzle honey yogurt topping over the fruit and serve.

FRUIT SMOOTHIES

Use any fresh or frozen fruit, such as peaches, blueberries, raspberries, or mangoes. Use fruits in season when you can. For a creamier smoothie, use nonfat, soy, or 1% milk instead of orange

juice.

ASKING OPEN-ENDED QUESTIONS ASKING OPEN-ENDED QUESTIONS Incorporate these into your classes! The Cooking Matters lesson plans include talking points and include open-ended questions written directly into the guide! There are also blank lines next to each lesson, where you can write in open- COOKING MATTERSRECIPESTIPS & VIDEOSWHO WE AREWHAT WE DOGET INVOLVEDEDUCATIONAL TOOLS Explore topics like Stocking Your Pantry, Stretching Your Ingredients, Kid-Friendly Snacks and more below! Cooking Matters is helping end childhood hunger by inspiring families to make healthy, affordable food choices. Our programs teach parents and caregivers with limited

food budgets to

RECIPES | COOKING MATTERS Southwestern Black-eyed Pea and Corn Salad. This side dish can be on the table in just 20 minutes. COOKING MATTERS AT HOME Cooking Matters at Home. As families navigate the Coronavirus crisis, planning and preparing meals can be an incredible challenge in an already stressful time. Cooking Matters at Home offers ideas for how families can use what foods are available to create quick, family-friendly, low-cost meals. Download our Cooking Matters at Home

resources below.

RECIPES | COOKING MATTERS Tuna Melt. Canned tuna is a budget-friendly way to enjoy seafood. ‹.

1. 2.

FRUIT SALAD

Thaw frozen fruit in the refrigerator until no longer hard, but still cool to the touch. 2. Peel and slice bananas and kiwis. 3. If using, rinse and chop mint leaves. 4. Drain canned pineapple, reserving juice. 5. In a large bowl, add bananas, kiwis, pineapple, and thawed

fruit.

CHICKEN BURGER

In a medium bowl, combine bell pepper, onion, ground meat, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, salt, and pepper. Divide mixture into 4 pieces. Form pieces into patties about 4 inches across. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add burgers. Cook until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Add water to the pan. PINEAPPLE CARROT MUFFINS Rinse and peel carrot. Shred with a grater. Measure out ¾ cup shredded carrot. 3. In a medium bowl, add pineapple with juice, oil, water, vinegar, and shredded carrot. Mix with a fork to combine. 4. In a large bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg. Blend well with a SPINACH SALAD WITH EGGS Wash and dry spinach. Remove stems. Tear leaves into bite-sized pieces. 2. In a medium pot, add eggs. Cover with cold water by one inch. Bring just to a boil. Cover ORANGE OATMEAL PANCAKES 1. In a large bowl, combine flours, oats, baking powder, and salt. Mix well. 2. In another large bowl, crack egg. Beat lightly with a fork. 3. Add orange juice, milk ASKING OPEN-ENDED QUESTIONS ASKING OPEN-ENDED QUESTIONS Incorporate these into your classes! The Cooking Matters lesson plans include talking points and include open-ended questions written directly into the guide! There are also blank lines next to each lesson, where you can write in open- COOKING MATTERSRECIPESTIPS & VIDEOSWHO WE AREWHAT WE DOGET INVOLVEDEDUCATIONAL TOOLS Explore topics like Stocking Your Pantry, Stretching Your Ingredients, Kid-Friendly Snacks and more below! Cooking Matters is helping end childhood hunger by inspiring families to make healthy, affordable food choices. Our programs teach parents and caregivers with limited

food budgets to

RECIPES | COOKING MATTERS Southwestern Black-eyed Pea and Corn Salad. This side dish can be on the table in just 20 minutes. COOKING MATTERS AT HOME Cooking Matters at Home. As families navigate the Coronavirus crisis, planning and preparing meals can be an incredible challenge in an already stressful time. Cooking Matters at Home offers ideas for how families can use what foods are available to create quick, family-friendly, low-cost meals. Download our Cooking Matters at Home

resources below.

RECIPES | COOKING MATTERS Tuna Melt. Canned tuna is a budget-friendly way to enjoy seafood. ‹.

1. 2.

FRUIT SALAD

Thaw frozen fruit in the refrigerator until no longer hard, but still cool to the touch. 2. Peel and slice bananas and kiwis. 3. If using, rinse and chop mint leaves. 4. Drain canned pineapple, reserving juice. 5. In a large bowl, add bananas, kiwis, pineapple, and thawed

fruit.

CHICKEN BURGER

In a medium bowl, combine bell pepper, onion, ground meat, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, salt, and pepper. Divide mixture into 4 pieces. Form pieces into patties about 4 inches across. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add burgers. Cook until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Add water to the pan. PINEAPPLE CARROT MUFFINS Rinse and peel carrot. Shred with a grater. Measure out ¾ cup shredded carrot. 3. In a medium bowl, add pineapple with juice, oil, water, vinegar, and shredded carrot. Mix with a fork to combine. 4. In a large bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg. Blend well with a SPINACH SALAD WITH EGGS Wash and dry spinach. Remove stems. Tear leaves into bite-sized pieces. 2. In a medium pot, add eggs. Cover with cold water by one inch. Bring just to a boil. Cover ORANGE OATMEAL PANCAKES 1. In a large bowl, combine flours, oats, baking powder, and salt. Mix well. 2. In another large bowl, crack egg. Beat lightly with a fork. 3. Add orange juice, milk ASKING OPEN-ENDED QUESTIONS ASKING OPEN-ENDED QUESTIONS Incorporate these into your classes! The Cooking Matters lesson plans include talking points and include open-ended questions written directly into the guide! There are also blank lines next to each lesson, where you can write in open-

EDUCATIONAL TOOLS

Cooking Matters in your Food Pantry is a free guide to planning, organizing and leading food pantry demos in your community. The toolkit provides sample outlines of several nutrition education lessons and activities that can be used in the food pantry setting, easily customized to the amount of time you have available for your

demonstration.

HELLO AND WELCOME TO OUR ONLINE VOLUNTEER TRAINING Hello and Welcome to Our Online Volunteer Training! This site provides tools to refine your teaching techniques and help you create a positive learning atmosphere for Cooking Matters participants. The information is designed for new volunteers, as well as experienced

volunteers

UNDERSTAND POVERTY

Cooking Matters develops resources important to families in poverty. The skills taught in Cooking Matters courses can help families make the most of the resources they have. Cooking Matters supports families in poverty in these ways: Helps participants learn to stretch their food resources through: Meal planning. Food budgeting.

COOKING MATTERS

1. Heat 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil in a soup pot over medium-high heat. Sauté meat until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. 2. Add the

vegetables.

5 TIPS TO STRETCH YOUR SNAP DOLLARS Here are five tips to stretch your food dollars: Compare unit prices at the store to find the best bargain. Learn how to waste less food. Buy produce in its most whole form. Choose lower-cost proteins like eggs, beans and lentils. Prepare them in delicious dishes like Frittata, Pasta with Greens and

COOKING MATTERS

Stretching Food Resources : COVID19. Check out our newly developed educational materials and continue learning with Cooking Matters from

your home!

COOKING MATTERS

LESSO 1 44 Cooking Matters in Your Community 2012 Share Our Strength, www.strength.org Talk to your partner about whether the demo should be held on its own or could be incorporated into a pre-planned, larger event (e.g., school health fair FRESH FRUIT WITH WARM HONEY YOGURT TOPPING Instructions. Wash and cut fruits. Rinse and zest lemon using the small holes on a box grater. Divide fruit evenly among 4 bowls. Combine yogurt, honey, and lemon zest in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 1 minute. Stir well. Drizzle honey yogurt topping over the fruit and serve. SOUTHWESTERN BLACK-EYED PEA AND CORN SALAD 1. Rinse and dice bell pepper, removing core and seeds. Peel, rinse, and dice onion. 2. If using, rinse and chop cilantro leaves. 3. In a colander, drain and rinse black-eyed peas and corn. 4. In a large bowl, add pepper, onion, peas, corn, cilantro if using, and remaining

ingredients.

MAKE A MEAL CARDS

Spread all cards out in front of the group and allow them to “shop” from them. Provide each participant with one card that represents a pantry staple they MUST include in their meal, and use the rest of the deck and/or circular to fill out the meal. Follow the Ready, Set, Plan! Activity, having participants group cards together

to create meals.

COOKING MATTERSRECIPESTIPS & VIDEOSWHO WE AREWHAT WE DOGET INVOLVEDEDUCATIONAL TOOLS Explore topics like Stocking Your Pantry, Stretching Your Ingredients, Kid-Friendly Snacks and more below! Cooking Matters is helping end childhood hunger by inspiring families to make healthy, affordable food choices. Our programs teach parents and caregivers with limited

food budgets to

RECIPES | COOKING MATTERS Southwestern Black-eyed Pea and Corn Salad. This side dish can be on the table in just 20 minutes. RECIPES | COOKING MATTERS Tuna Melt. Canned tuna is a budget-friendly way to enjoy seafood. ‹.

1. 2.

COOKING MATTERS KIDS HANDOUTS Cooking Matters presents a series of short colorful handouts chock-full of fun activities and recipes for preschool- and elementary-school aged kids. Each issue has a different theme, focused on healthy eating and cooking. These are great activities for parents, teachers, caregivers or anyone to use with the children in

UNDERSTAND POVERTY

Cooking Matters develops resources important to families in poverty. The skills taught in Cooking Matters courses can help families make the most of the resources they have. Cooking Matters supports families in poverty in these ways: Helps participants learn to stretch their food resources through: Meal planning. Food budgeting.

FRUIT SALAD

Thaw frozen fruit in the refrigerator until no longer hard, but still cool to the touch. 2. Peel and slice bananas and kiwis. 3. If using, rinse and chop mint leaves. 4. Drain canned pineapple, reserving juice. 5. In a large bowl, add bananas, kiwis, pineapple, and thawed

fruit.

CHICKEN BURGER

In a medium bowl, combine bell pepper, onion, ground meat, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, salt, and pepper. Divide mixture into 4 pieces. Form pieces into patties about 4 inches across. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add burgers. Cook until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Add water to the pan.

RATATOUILLE

Mince garlic. 4. In a medium bowl, add onion, eggplant, zucchini, squash, garlic, oil, basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Toss until veggies are well coated. 5. Coat baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray. Spread veggies out in a single layer so they do not touch. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven. PINEAPPLE CARROT MUFFINS Rinse and peel carrot. Shred with a grater. Measure out ¾ cup shredded carrot. 3. In a medium bowl, add pineapple with juice, oil, water, vinegar, and shredded carrot. Mix with a fork to combine. 4. In a large bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg. Blend well with a SPINACH SALAD WITH EGGS Wash and dry spinach. Remove stems. Tear leaves into bite-sized pieces. 2. In a medium pot, add eggs. Cover with cold water by one inch. Bring just to a boil. Cover COOKING MATTERSRECIPESTIPS & VIDEOSWHO WE AREWHAT WE DOGET INVOLVEDEDUCATIONAL TOOLS Explore topics like Stocking Your Pantry, Stretching Your Ingredients, Kid-Friendly Snacks and more below! Cooking Matters is helping end childhood hunger by inspiring families to make healthy, affordable food choices. Our programs teach parents and caregivers with limited

food budgets to

RECIPES | COOKING MATTERS Southwestern Black-eyed Pea and Corn Salad. This side dish can be on the table in just 20 minutes. RECIPES | COOKING MATTERS Tuna Melt. Canned tuna is a budget-friendly way to enjoy seafood. ‹.

1. 2.

COOKING MATTERS KIDS HANDOUTS Cooking Matters presents a series of short colorful handouts chock-full of fun activities and recipes for preschool- and elementary-school aged kids. Each issue has a different theme, focused on healthy eating and cooking. These are great activities for parents, teachers, caregivers or anyone to use with the children in

UNDERSTAND POVERTY

Cooking Matters develops resources important to families in poverty. The skills taught in Cooking Matters courses can help families make the most of the resources they have. Cooking Matters supports families in poverty in these ways: Helps participants learn to stretch their food resources through: Meal planning. Food budgeting.

FRUIT SALAD

Thaw frozen fruit in the refrigerator until no longer hard, but still cool to the touch. 2. Peel and slice bananas and kiwis. 3. If using, rinse and chop mint leaves. 4. Drain canned pineapple, reserving juice. 5. In a large bowl, add bananas, kiwis, pineapple, and thawed

fruit.

CHICKEN BURGER

In a medium bowl, combine bell pepper, onion, ground meat, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, salt, and pepper. Divide mixture into 4 pieces. Form pieces into patties about 4 inches across. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add burgers. Cook until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Add water to the pan.

RATATOUILLE

Mince garlic. 4. In a medium bowl, add onion, eggplant, zucchini, squash, garlic, oil, basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Toss until veggies are well coated. 5. Coat baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray. Spread veggies out in a single layer so they do not touch. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven. PINEAPPLE CARROT MUFFINS Rinse and peel carrot. Shred with a grater. Measure out ¾ cup shredded carrot. 3. In a medium bowl, add pineapple with juice, oil, water, vinegar, and shredded carrot. Mix with a fork to combine. 4. In a large bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg. Blend well with a SPINACH SALAD WITH EGGS Wash and dry spinach. Remove stems. Tear leaves into bite-sized pieces. 2. In a medium pot, add eggs. Cover with cold water by one inch. Bring just to a boil. Cover COOKING MATTERS AT HOME Cooking Matters at Home. As families navigate the Coronavirus crisis, planning and preparing meals can be an incredible challenge in an already stressful time. Cooking Matters at Home offers ideas for how families can use what foods are available to create quick, family-friendly, low-cost meals. Download our Cooking Matters at Home

resources below.

EDUCATIONAL TOOLS

Cooking Matters in your Food Pantry is a free guide to planning, organizing and leading food pantry demos in your community. The toolkit provides sample outlines of several nutrition education lessons and activities that can be used in the food pantry setting, easily customized to the amount of time you have available for your

demonstration.

USE YOUR RESOURCES

Instructor/Facilitator Guide. As a Cooking Matters volunteer wondering what information to share, the instructor guide is your best resource. This guide is designed to provide the foundation you need to lead engaging and effective courses that empower participants to select, purchase, and prepare healthy foods on a limited budget.

SIX WEEK COURSES

Each Cooking Matters six week course teaches kids and parents important lessons about self-sufficiency in the kitchen. Participants practice fundamental lessons including knife skills, reading ingredient labels, cutting up a whole chicken, and making a healthy meal for a family of four on a $10 budget. Adults and teens take home

a bag of

HELLO AND WELCOME TO OUR ONLINE VOLUNTEER TRAINING Hello and Welcome to Our Online Volunteer Training! This site provides tools to refine your teaching techniques and help you create a positive learning atmosphere for Cooking Matters participants. The information is designed for new volunteers, as well as experienced

volunteers

BE AN EFFECTIVE INSTRUCTOR Cooking Matters’ goals are: To improve the nutrition knowledge, eating habits, cooking skills, food safety practices, food resource management, and financial planning skills of people at risk for hunger so that they can better provide for themselves and their families. To provide chefs, nutritionists, and others who are committed to ending

RATATOUILLE

Mince garlic. 4. In a medium bowl, add onion, eggplant, zucchini, squash, garlic, oil, basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Toss until veggies are well coated. 5. Coat baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray. Spread veggies out in a single layer so they do not touch. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven.

COOKING MATTERS

Stretching Food Resources : COVID19. Check out our newly developed educational materials and continue learning with Cooking Matters from

your home!

SPINACH SALAD WITH EGGS Wash and dry spinach. Remove stems. Tear leaves into bite-sized pieces. 2. In a medium pot, add eggs. Cover with cold water by one inch. Bring just to a boil. Cover ASKING OPEN-ENDED QUESTIONS ASKING OPEN-ENDED QUESTIONS Incorporate these into your classes! The Cooking Matters lesson plans include talking points and include open-ended questions written directly into the guide! There are also blank lines next to each lesson, where you can write in open- COOKING MATTERSRECIPESTIPS & VIDEOSWHO WE AREWHAT WE DOGET INVOLVEDEDUCATIONAL TOOLS Explore topics like Stocking Your Pantry, Stretching Your Ingredients, Kid-Friendly Snacks and more below! Cooking Matters is helping end childhood hunger by inspiring families to make healthy, affordable food choices. Our programs teach parents and caregivers with limited

food budgets to

RECIPES | COOKING MATTERS Southwestern Black-eyed Pea and Corn Salad. This side dish can be on the table in just 20 minutes. RECIPES | COOKING MATTERSCOOKING MATTERS CLASSESCOOKING MATTERS CURRICULUMCOOKING MATTERS WEBSITE Tuna Melt. Canned tuna is a budget-friendly way to enjoy seafood. ‹.

1. 2.

COOKING MATTERS KIDS HANDOUTS Cooking Matters presents a series of short colorful handouts chock-full of fun activities and recipes for preschool- and elementary-school aged kids. Each issue has a different theme, focused on healthy eating and cooking. These are great activities for parents, teachers, caregivers or anyone to use with the children in

UNDERSTAND POVERTY

Cooking Matters develops resources important to families in poverty. The skills taught in Cooking Matters courses can help families make the most of the resources they have. Cooking Matters supports families in poverty in these ways: Helps participants learn to stretch their food resources through: Meal planning. Food budgeting.

FRUIT SALAD

Thaw frozen fruit in the refrigerator until no longer hard, but still cool to the touch. 2. Peel and slice bananas and kiwis. 3. If using, rinse and chop mint leaves. 4. Drain canned pineapple, reserving juice. 5. In a large bowl, add bananas, kiwis, pineapple, and thawed

fruit.

CHICKEN BURGER

In a medium bowl, combine bell pepper, onion, ground meat, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, salt, and pepper. Divide mixture into 4 pieces. Form pieces into patties about 4 inches across. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add burgers. Cook until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Add water to the pan.

RATATOUILLE

Mince garlic. 4. In a medium bowl, add onion, eggplant, zucchini, squash, garlic, oil, basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Toss until veggies are well coated. 5. Coat baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray. Spread veggies out in a single layer so they do not touch. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven. PINEAPPLE CARROT MUFFINS Rinse and peel carrot. Shred with a grater. Measure out ¾ cup shredded carrot. 3. In a medium bowl, add pineapple with juice, oil, water, vinegar, and shredded carrot. Mix with a fork to combine. 4. In a large bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg. Blend well with a SPINACH SALAD WITH EGGS Wash and dry spinach. Remove stems. Tear leaves into bite-sized pieces. 2. In a medium pot, add eggs. Cover with cold water by one inch. Bring just to a boil. Cover COOKING MATTERSRECIPESTIPS & VIDEOSWHO WE AREWHAT WE DOGET INVOLVEDEDUCATIONAL TOOLS Explore topics like Stocking Your Pantry, Stretching Your Ingredients, Kid-Friendly Snacks and more below! Cooking Matters is helping end childhood hunger by inspiring families to make healthy, affordable food choices. Our programs teach parents and caregivers with limited

food budgets to

RECIPES | COOKING MATTERS Southwestern Black-eyed Pea and Corn Salad. This side dish can be on the table in just 20 minutes. RECIPES | COOKING MATTERSCOOKING MATTERS CLASSESCOOKING MATTERS CURRICULUMCOOKING MATTERS WEBSITE Tuna Melt. Canned tuna is a budget-friendly way to enjoy seafood. ‹.

1. 2.

COOKING MATTERS KIDS HANDOUTS Cooking Matters presents a series of short colorful handouts chock-full of fun activities and recipes for preschool- and elementary-school aged kids. Each issue has a different theme, focused on healthy eating and cooking. These are great activities for parents, teachers, caregivers or anyone to use with the children in

UNDERSTAND POVERTY

Cooking Matters develops resources important to families in poverty. The skills taught in Cooking Matters courses can help families make the most of the resources they have. Cooking Matters supports families in poverty in these ways: Helps participants learn to stretch their food resources through: Meal planning. Food budgeting.

FRUIT SALAD

Thaw frozen fruit in the refrigerator until no longer hard, but still cool to the touch. 2. Peel and slice bananas and kiwis. 3. If using, rinse and chop mint leaves. 4. Drain canned pineapple, reserving juice. 5. In a large bowl, add bananas, kiwis, pineapple, and thawed

fruit.

CHICKEN BURGER

In a medium bowl, combine bell pepper, onion, ground meat, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, salt, and pepper. Divide mixture into 4 pieces. Form pieces into patties about 4 inches across. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add burgers. Cook until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Add water to the pan.

RATATOUILLE

Mince garlic. 4. In a medium bowl, add onion, eggplant, zucchini, squash, garlic, oil, basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Toss until veggies are well coated. 5. Coat baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray. Spread veggies out in a single layer so they do not touch. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven. PINEAPPLE CARROT MUFFINS Rinse and peel carrot. Shred with a grater. Measure out ¾ cup shredded carrot. 3. In a medium bowl, add pineapple with juice, oil, water, vinegar, and shredded carrot. Mix with a fork to combine. 4. In a large bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg. Blend well with a SPINACH SALAD WITH EGGS Wash and dry spinach. Remove stems. Tear leaves into bite-sized pieces. 2. In a medium pot, add eggs. Cover with cold water by one inch. Bring just to a boil. Cover COOKING MATTERS AT HOME Cooking Matters at Home. As families navigate the Coronavirus crisis, planning and preparing meals can be an incredible challenge in an already stressful time. Cooking Matters at Home offers ideas for how families can use what foods are available to create quick, family-friendly, low-cost meals. Download our Cooking Matters at Home

resources below.

EDUCATIONAL TOOLS

Cooking Matters in your Food Pantry is a free guide to planning, organizing and leading food pantry demos in your community. The toolkit provides sample outlines of several nutrition education lessons and activities that can be used in the food pantry setting, easily customized to the amount of time you have available for your

demonstration.

USE YOUR RESOURCES

Instructor/Facilitator Guide. As a Cooking Matters volunteer wondering what information to share, the instructor guide is your best resource. This guide is designed to provide the foundation you need to lead engaging and effective courses that empower participants to select, purchase, and prepare healthy foods on a limited budget.

SIX WEEK COURSES

Each Cooking Matters six week course teaches kids and parents important lessons about self-sufficiency in the kitchen. Participants practice fundamental lessons including knife skills, reading ingredient labels, cutting up a whole chicken, and making a healthy meal for a family of four on a $10 budget. Adults and teens take home

a bag of

HELLO AND WELCOME TO OUR ONLINE VOLUNTEER TRAINING Hello and Welcome to Our Online Volunteer Training! This site provides tools to refine your teaching techniques and help you create a positive learning atmosphere for Cooking Matters participants. The information is designed for new volunteers, as well as experienced

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BE AN EFFECTIVE INSTRUCTOR Cooking Matters’ goals are: To improve the nutrition knowledge, eating habits, cooking skills, food safety practices, food resource management, and financial planning skills of people at risk for hunger so that they can better provide for themselves and their families. To provide chefs, nutritionists, and others who are committed to ending

RATATOUILLE

Mince garlic. 4. In a medium bowl, add onion, eggplant, zucchini, squash, garlic, oil, basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Toss until veggies are well coated. 5. Coat baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray. Spread veggies out in a single layer so they do not touch. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven. SPINACH SALAD WITH EGGS Wash and dry spinach. Remove stems. Tear leaves into bite-sized pieces. 2. In a medium pot, add eggs. Cover with cold water by one inch. Bring just to a boil. Cover

COOKING MATTERS

Stretching Food Resources : COVID19. Check out our newly developed educational materials and continue learning with Cooking Matters from

your home!

ASKING OPEN-ENDED QUESTIONS ASKING OPEN-ENDED QUESTIONS Incorporate these into your classes! The Cooking Matters lesson plans include talking points and include open-ended questions written directly into the guide! There are also blank lines next to each lesson, where you can write in open- COOKING MATTERSRECIPESTIPS & VIDEOSWHO WE AREWHAT WE DOGET INVOLVEDEDUCATIONAL TOOLS Stay Safe, Stay Home – and Join Us on Facebook . To keep all families, staff, and volunteers safe and healthy, all Cooking Matters partners have been urged to suspend in-person programming. RECIPES | COOKING MATTERS Enjoy the crunch of fish sticks, with less fat and more flavor. RECIPES | COOKING MATTERSCOOKING MATTERS CLASSESCOOKING MATTERS CURRICULUMCOOKING MATTERS WEBSITE Just 1lb of meat feeds 8 people, with added beans and veggies. COOKING MATTERS KIDS HANDOUTS Help kids have fun and learn about healthy food at the same time. Cooking Matters presents a series of short colorful handouts chock-full of fun activities and recipes for preschool-

UNDERSTAND POVERTY

The challenges and effects of poverty. Poverty is a lack of resources – generally, it is considered a lack of financial resources. Living in poverty means that people will likely face many tough challenges.

FRUIT SALAD

In Advance: 1. Thaw frozen fruit in the refrigerator until no longer hard, but still cool to the touch. Preparation: 2. Peel and slice

bananas and kiwis.

CHICKEN BURGER

Serve on whole wheat buns with lettuce, tomato and onion. Or, pair with a tossed salad and Sweet Potato Fries.; Cut leftover bell pepper into strips and add to a tossed salad, or enjoy with a healthy dip.

RATATOUILLE

Serve over polenta, spinach, brown rice, whole wheat pasta, or with hearty whole grain bread. Top with grated Parmesan cheese, if you like. For a faster version, cook veggies in a large skillet on top of the stove with 1 teaspoon oil instead of baking PINEAPPLE CARROT MUFFINS 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. 2. Rinse and peel carrot. Shred with a grater. Measure out ¾ cup shredded carrot. 3. In a medium bowl, add pineapple with juice, oil, water, vinegar, and shredded carrot. SPINACH SALAD WITH EGGS 1. Wash and dry spinach. Remove stems. Tear leaves into bite-sized pieces. 2. In a medium pot, add eggs. Cover with cold water by one inch. Bring just to a boil. COOKING MATTERSRECIPESTIPS & VIDEOSWHO WE AREWHAT WE DOGET INVOLVEDEDUCATIONAL TOOLS Stay Safe, Stay Home – and Join Us on Facebook . To keep all families, staff, and volunteers safe and healthy, all Cooking Matters partners have been urged to suspend in-person programming. RECIPES | COOKING MATTERS Enjoy the crunch of fish sticks, with less fat and more flavor. RECIPES | COOKING MATTERSCOOKING MATTERS CLASSESCOOKING MATTERS CURRICULUMCOOKING MATTERS WEBSITE Just 1lb of meat feeds 8 people, with added beans and veggies. COOKING MATTERS KIDS HANDOUTS Help kids have fun and learn about healthy food at the same time. Cooking Matters presents a series of short colorful handouts chock-full of fun activities and recipes for preschool-

UNDERSTAND POVERTY

The challenges and effects of poverty. Poverty is a lack of resources – generally, it is considered a lack of financial resources. Living in poverty means that people will likely face many tough challenges.

FRUIT SALAD

In Advance: 1. Thaw frozen fruit in the refrigerator until no longer hard, but still cool to the touch. Preparation: 2. Peel and slice

bananas and kiwis.

CHICKEN BURGER

Serve on whole wheat buns with lettuce, tomato and onion. Or, pair with a tossed salad and Sweet Potato Fries.; Cut leftover bell pepper into strips and add to a tossed salad, or enjoy with a healthy dip.

RATATOUILLE

Serve over polenta, spinach, brown rice, whole wheat pasta, or with hearty whole grain bread. Top with grated Parmesan cheese, if you like. For a faster version, cook veggies in a large skillet on top of the stove with 1 teaspoon oil instead of baking PINEAPPLE CARROT MUFFINS 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. 2. Rinse and peel carrot. Shred with a grater. Measure out ¾ cup shredded carrot. 3. In a medium bowl, add pineapple with juice, oil, water, vinegar, and shredded carrot. SPINACH SALAD WITH EGGS 1. Wash and dry spinach. Remove stems. Tear leaves into bite-sized pieces. 2. In a medium pot, add eggs. Cover with cold water by one inch. Bring just to a boil. COOKING MATTERS AT HOME As families navigate the Coronavirus crisis, planning and preparing meals can be an incredible challenge in an already stressful time. Cooking Matters at Home offers ideas for how families can use what foods are available to create quick, family-friendly, low-cost meals.

EDUCATIONAL TOOLS

Are you an educator, a chef, a parent, a church group or a community leader seeking ways to teach kids and families a love of healthy food? Share Our Strength offers free educational tools for public use that built on the proven success of our signature cooking courses and grocery store tours.

USE YOUR RESOURCES

There is a tremendous amount of information shared by volunteers and participants during Cooking Matters programming. Regardless of your volunteer role, our hope is that you feel confident about your ability to share information and ideas with our participants.

SIX WEEK COURSES

Cooking Matters courses are designed as six weekly, two-hour lessons. Cooking Matters MA collaborates with community-‐based organizations like Head Start centers and after-‐school programs to reach families in familiar and accessible settings. HELLO AND WELCOME TO OUR ONLINE VOLUNTEER TRAINING As you navigate this site, you will note there is a lot of information! Each piece of information is valuable, but you may not be able to work through all of it in one session. BE AN EFFECTIVE INSTRUCTOR What inspires you to work with Cooking Matters? Is it your love of cooking? Your passion for nutrition? That you want to help end childhood hunger as a part of the No Kid Hungry Campaign?

RATATOUILLE

Serve over polenta, spinach, brown rice, whole wheat pasta, or with hearty whole grain bread. Top with grated Parmesan cheese, if you like. For a faster version, cook veggies in a large skillet on top of the stove with 1 teaspoon oil instead of baking SPINACH SALAD WITH EGGS 1. Wash and dry spinach. Remove stems. Tear leaves into bite-sized pieces. 2. In a medium pot, add eggs. Cover with cold water by one inch. Bring just to a boil.

COOKING MATTERS

Check out our newly developed educational materials and continue learning with Cooking Matters from your home! ASKING OPEN-ENDED QUESTIONS ASKING OPEN-ENDED QUESTIONS Incorporate these into your classes! The Cooking Matters lesson plans include talking points and include open-ended questions written directly into the guide! There are also blank lines next to each lesson, where you can write in open- Skip to main content * SHARE OUR STRENGTH

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Stay Safe, Stay Home – and Join Us on Facebook To keep all families, staff, and volunteers safe and healthy, all Cooking Matters partners have been urged to suspend in-person programming. While in-person programming is currently suspended, we’re upping our online game with Facebook Live sessions, a Facebook group for support and tip-sharing, and posts with information about stretching food resources while staying at home!

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Use this map to find free, healthy meals being served by organizations in your community. You can also find these resources by texting the word FOOD to 877-877. Check out your local news stations and school district websites for more info! #strongertogether

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Explore Cooking Matters Tips & Videos We've currated Cooking Matters tips & videos to support your families through this unprecedented time. Explore topics like Stocking Your Pantry, Stretching Your Ingredients, Kid-Friendly Snacks and more

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COOKING MATTERS IS HELPING END CHILDHOOD HUNGER BY INSPIRING FAMILIES TO MAKE HEALTHY, AFFORDABLE FOOD CHOICES. OUR PROGRAMS TEACH PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS WITH LIMITED FOOD BUDGETS TO SHOP FOR AND COOK HEALTHY

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HEARTY EGG BURRITOS

These filling burritos are perfect for any meal.

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PINEAPPLE CARROT MUFFINS These muffins make a great on-the-go breakfast or snack.

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TURKEY CHILI WITH VEGETABLES Turkey and veggies add nutrition to this winter favorite.

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TIPS & VIDEOS

10 TIPS FOR USING HERBS AND SPICES -------------------------

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No More Mealtime Madness

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Video: Kid-Friendly Snacks

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Video: Saving on Fruits and Vegetables

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Video: Comparing Unit Prices

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VIRUS RESPONSE

------------------------- COOKING MATTERS TO ME GROW A MEAL, SHARE A MEAL For every video watched, garden plan downloaded, or photo submitted with the brand tag @purefarmland through June 25, 2021, Pure Farmland will donate $5 to Cooking Matters. To learn more, visit: https://puregrowthproject.com/.

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RECIPE DEMOS

Watch our chefs prepare over 30 recipes.

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FIND FOOD RESOURCES

Trying to feed your family on a tight budget? Check out some of these resources to help you put healthy food on the table.

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