Tomatillo Salsa – Salsa Verde

Tomatillos are fun to grow and can be very productive! Removing tomatillo husks can be a fun job for young children. Grow tomatillos and tomatoes together – how are they similar and different?

Pesto

From Mrs. Holt’s 2nd grade class–they love basil. This is a great fall recipe when school gardens are overflowing with basil.

Apple Squash Bake

Using apples, squash, cranberries, and maple syrup, this dish is a delicious taste of fall! Read the nonfiction book, Cranberries: Fruit of the Bog to learn about how cranberries are grown and harvested while the dish cooks.

Apple Coleslaw

This recipe combines local apples and local cabbage into a kid-friendly coleslaw. It is perfect for the classroom and does not require a stovetop or oven.

Autumn Apple Parfait

Featuring local apples, these parfaits are a unique way to enjoy fall’s sweetest treat! Students can start by making their own granola for the recipe.

Apple Pancakes

Yum! Who doesn’t love apple pancakes? This simple recipe requires a stovetop or portable butane burner for the classroom. Recipe by Liz and Katie Button of Cúrate.

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