Get to know your bread spreads.
Feeling hungry? Have an hors d’oeuvre (say or-durv)! That’s the French word for appetizer – the first course of a tasty meal! Below are some appetizer spreads along with their main ingredients. Try each one, then check off the box!
- Chickpeas (Hummus)
- Avocado (Guacamole)
- Olives (Tapenade)
- Basil (Pesto)
Find a recipe for hummus on Kidstir.com – with a 10 minute prep time, you’ll be enjoying it quickly. Kids will learn to use these tools: colander, food processor, measuring spoons and cups, knife and cutting board. They will learn the following kids kitchen skills: measuring, slicing veggies, using a food processor, presenting food creatively.
All those same tools and skills can be put to good use with each of the different vegetable ingredients listed above too. Here’s the simple ingredients for tasty hummus:
- 15.5-ounce can chick peas
- 1 garlic clove
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 to 4 tablespoons lemon juice (1 to 2 lemons)
- 2 to 4 tablespoons water
- ¼ cup tahini paste*
- 1 large cucumber
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