TIPS FOR TRYING SOMETHING NEW… BY INCORPORATING YOUR FAVORITE FOODS

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Have you ever found yourself in that oh-so-familiar sticky situation where you’ve finally figured out the foods your kids are willing to eat but deep down you also know they need more flavor and variety in their lives? Or maybe you’re the one that needs a bit of inspiration?  Well, buckle up because we’ve got an exciting trick for you!  Keep one thing the same but switch up something else—even if it’s just something small.  Let’s say your family is crazy about pizza. How about shaking things up by trying different toppings? Throw on some pineapple, or maybe go wild with barbecue chicken-the skies the limit. If it’s the toppings that are your favorites, then maybe switch it up and make an awesome sandwich, like pepperoni and meatball! If you’re feeling extra adventurous, stuff some bell peppers with all that pizza goodness or make a salad or a loaded baked potato. It might sound strange, but … it makes sense! So, are you ready to dive headfirst into this cooking adventure?

Grab your aprons and start Cooking!

Let’s try it out with some bell peppers, inspired by our friends over at Delish. If you’re in the mood for a Philly cheese steak, then you’ll need to grab some provolone cheese and some good steak mixture to stuff inside those halved bell peppers. Here’s where this can be an exciting fun way to get creative and explore new foods as a family. For instance, “If we’re going to make a buffalo chicken-inspired bell pepper recipe, what would we need”?  Let your imagination run wild, get creative, and explore new flavors as a family!

Quick Tip:

Most Stuffed bell pepper recipes ask you to precook the ingredients a bit before stuffing them into the peppers and tossing them into the oven for a last-minute roast, where the cheese melts and gets that beautiful brown finish. Typically, this step takes about 10 to 20 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit, but the exact time needed may vary based on the ingredients you used and how you like it.

Additionally, it’s important to remind everyone if you’re using any sauces or spice blends in your recipes make sure they’re gluten-free.  Look for that certified gluten-free label or that it’s labeled as gluten-free to keep you safe.

Here are a few other flavor profiles or themes that we think could be an awesome addition to your kitchen adventures:

  • Baked Potatoes
  • Soups
  • Pizza
  • Smoothies
  • Salsa Verde Chicken
  • Mediterranean Beef
  • Mexican Quinoa
  • Chicken Parmesan
  • Falafel
  • Cheese Steak
  • Caprese

The sky is the limit! What’s important is that it’s gluten-free, you have fun making it- and – you especially enjoy eating it!

If you have a cool and unique recipe that you’d like to share, send it our way.  Who knows, we might even feature it in a future segment!

Here’s to your kitchen crafting experience—Cheers