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Easy Eggplant Parmesan for Kids

kidworldcitizen — Fri, 23 Oct 2015 18:54:07 +0000

My kids love Italian-inspired food! Vivi- my little vegetarian- will eat anything with tomato sauce on it. My other kids love meat, but are usually good at trying a least a bite of even the most exotic dishes (especially if it is covered in cheese!). I always want to have the kids try new tastes...

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10 Moroccan Snacks to Make with your Kids

kidworldcitizen — Tue, 13 Oct 2015 03:13:48 +0000

My blogger friend Amanda writes the fabulous travel and food blog MarocMama. She lives in Morocco with her husband and two kids, and can help you plan the most incredible trip there! (don’t miss her stunning instagram feed!) Every time I browse her recipes, my mouth starts to water and I vow to make more Moroccan cuisine...

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Easy Mango Salsa

kidworldcitizen — Wed, 21 Jan 2015 22:45:38 +0000

I like to make almost everything from scratch– from salsas to desserts, and of course main dishes. Normally, I chop up some veggies, add in lime and cilantro, and we’ve got a salsa. Adding in fruit gives it another unexpected twist. Both pineapple and mango salsa are sweet and salty, perfect for dipping and eating...

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Creamy Cashew Chicken Curry

kidworldcitizen — Wed, 10 Dec 2014 00:11:00 +0000

Thanks to Silk products for sponsoring this post! With the colder weather, I’ve been cooking up some hearty recipes that can warm us up. This creamy cashew chicken curry is irresistible: busy parents love it because it’s healthy, fast, and can cook on the stove while you’re helping with homework, and most kids love the...

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“Warak Dawalie”- Palestinian Stuffed Grape Leaves

kidworldcitizen — Wed, 30 Jul 2014 06:08:36 +0000

When my generous friend Gigi offered to teach me how to make “warak dawalie” (Palestinian stuffed grape leaves) with her mom’s traditional recipe, I was ecstatic. I had tried these little bites of juicy goodness before, but never thought I would attempt to make them myself! When we got to her house, Gigi led us...

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Icy “Paletas,” Mexican Popsicles

kidworldcitizen — Tue, 01 Jul 2014 22:18:41 +0000

For the Multicultural Kid Blogger’s World Cup series, I am presenting on several different countries that are participating. Today’s country is Mexico! I have so many popular Mexican recipes on my web site- today we’ll look at famous Mexican popsicles and then learn to make our own! It is hot and sticky here in Houston, TX! There is...

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Kelewele Recipe: Fried Plantains from Ghana

kidworldcitizen — Mon, 30 Jun 2014 17:08:01 +0000

For the Multicultural Kid Blogger’s World Cup series, I am presenting on several different countries that are participating. Today’s country is Ghana! I wanted to find an easy recipe that kids would enjoy, and I remembered back to college when a roommate learned to make a type of fried plantains for her boyfriend from Ghana. After some research I discovered the...

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Ensalada Chilena: A Simple Salad from Chile

kidworldcitizen — Sat, 28 Jun 2014 20:18:16 +0000

For the Multicultural Kid Blogger’s World Cup series, I am presenting on several different countries that are participating. Today’s country is Chile! I would like to share a very common, simple salad from Chile. My sister lived in Chile for a while as a volunteer in a girls home in Santiago de Chile. She is also an amazing photographer, and...

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Tufahija: Bosnian Stewed Apple Dessert

kidworldcitizen — Sat, 28 Jun 2014 19:29:16 +0000

For the Multicultural Kid Blogger’s World Cup series, I am presenting on several different countries that are participating. Today’s country is Bosnia! Today we’ll look at tufahija, a simple poached apple dessert popular in Bosnia- enjoyed year round, but especially during Eid (Eid Al-Fitr is a holiday marking the end of Ramadan). Tufahije (singular: tufahija) are a sweet dessert from Bosnian made of apples poached in...

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Learn about Iceland, and Try Kjötsúpa (Traditional Icelandic Lamb Stew)

kidworldcitizen — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 17:14:11 +0000

We’ve started a new year of our wonderful series “Around the World in 12 Dishes.” Every month our group chooses a new country, and we learn a bit about the culture and make a typical dish. This month, let’s learn about ICELAND! Learn about Iceland Iceland is an island nation of Europe, located just south...

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History of Peruvian Potatoes, A Recipe + Link-Up

kidworldcitizen — Mon, 24 Feb 2014 16:49:33 +0000

Let’s learn about the history of Peruvian potatoes, and taste them in a great dish! Do you know where the potato is originally from? The Andes Mountains in South America! Scientists have found potatoes in the area of Lake Titicaca, where they believe they were farmed as early as 10,000 years ago. The Andes Mountains...

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Jamaican Candied Sweet Potatoes + Jamaican Recipe Link-Up!

kidworldcitizen — Sun, 12 Jan 2014 06:18:11 +0000

December’s pick for our “Around the World in 12 Dishes” series is Jamaica!! Jamaica is a mountainous island that is located in the Caribbean (show your kids the difference between the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea!). Christopher Columbus landed in Jamaica in 1494 and claimed it for Spain, but in the 1600’s it...

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A Taste of Thailand: Pad See Ew + Learn about Thailand

kidworldcitizen — Tue, 17 Dec 2013 03:21:04 +0000

Our November country for the “Around the World in 12 Dishes” series is Thailand! First we’ll learn about Thailand and then we’ll make my kids favorite Thai dish: pad see ew. Can you find Thailand on a map? Identify the continent and capital, and guess what language they speak. Judging by its location on the...

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Korean Bibimbop for Kids + Learn about Korea

kidworldcitizen — Wed, 23 Oct 2013 19:44:18 +0000

Our October country for our “Around the World in 12 Dishes” series is Korea! First we’ll learn about South Korea and then we’ll make bibimbop. Do you know how to find Korea on a map? Which continent is Korea on? What language do they speak? What is the capital? Look at the map above: the...

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A Look at Granada, Spain and a Taste of Tortilla de Patata

kidworldcitizen — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 18:37:15 +0000

June’s pick for our “Around the World in 12 Dishes” series is Spain!! In 1996 I spent a glorious semester studying abroad in Granada, Spain: we loved the winding streets and hidden plazas, the colorful festivals, hiking in the snow-covered Sierra Nevada, drinking tea and admiring the Islamic architecture, exploring the Albaicín and Sacromonte neighborhoods,...

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