Lesson Tag: family-engagement

Ricotta

Ricotta cheese is easier to make at home than you may think! Learn how in this Family Meal and also practice using fractions and proportions to halve the recipe for when you just need a half pound of ricotta. This Family Lesson includes a Family Meal Video, Family Lesson Plan (available for download below) that […]

Polenta with Mushrooms and Greens

Practice your math skills while preparing a meal that will impress your family and friends! Chef Julia Weeman shows us how to make Polenta with Mushrooms and Greens in this Family Meal Video. The Family Meal Lesson Plan (available for download below) includes Common Core Math activities for students in grades K through 8 as […]

Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Fresh Tomato Sauce

No need to go out for Italian food when you can make Chef Amy Lukasik’s Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Fresh Tomato Sauce! This Family Meal lesson plan includes a Common Core-based writing activity for students in grades 6-8 as well as discussion questions and additional activity ideas for the entire family.

Pancakes

Learn how to make pancakes from scratch and read the children’s book, I Love Saturdays y Domingos, by Alma Flor Ada while students in grades K-3 practice reading comprehnsion skills. This Family Lesson includes a Family Meal video and Family Lesson Plan (available for download below) that includes a Common Core-based reading activity and additional […]

Orecchiette with Asparagus

Chef and Pilot Light co-founder Jason Hammel’s recipe for Orecchiette with Asparagus, Sweet Onion, Pistachio, and Bacon is not only flavorful, but it also tells a story based off the recipe’s origin. This Family Meal lesson plan includes discussion questions and activity ideas for the entire family and a Common Core-based writing activity for students […]

One Pot Chili

All you need is one large pot and a few ingredients to make this quick and easy recipe for One Pot Chili from Chef Cindy Mojica. This Family Lesson includes a Family Meal Video and Family Lesson Plan (available for download below in English and Spanish) that includes a Common Core-based writing activity for students […]

Mountains of Roots

Create “Mountains of Roots” with Chef Lindsey Shifley and learn more about actual mountains! In this Family Meal, you’ll find a video showing you how to make the recipe, a Common Core-based writing activity related to science for students in grades 3-8, and suggested activities for the entire family.

Monster Pasta

Chef Joshua Frontany’s four year old son named this pasta, Monster Pasta. It’s a garlic tomato beef bolognese with veggies, but Chef Joshua says that monster pasta is a hit with most children! This is an approachable, affordable recipe, packed with nutrients and flavor. This Family Meal Lesson Plan (available for download below in English […]

Mediterranean Fish and Seafood Stew

In this recipe for Mediterranean Fish and Seafood Stew with Crusty Bread by Chef Paul Kahan, seafood, vegetables, and spices come together to create a delicious and comforting dish that the whole family will enjoy cooking and eating. This Family Meal Lesson Plan (available for download below in English and Spanish) includes a Common Core […]

Marcella Hazan’s Perfect Three-Ingredient Tomato Sauce

In this Family Meal Lesson, you will learn how to make Marcella Hazan’s Perfect Three-Ingredient Tomato Sauce. Below you will find the Family Meal video, written Family Lesson, recipe, and ideas for discussion questions. Enjoy!

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