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3 Kid-Friendly Summer Recipes

BY AUSTRIA COHN

Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. 2. Whisk eggs, heavy cream, and salt until you get a smooth and even texture. 3. Melt butter and coat an 8-inch nonstick frying pan. 4. Add peppers, tomatoes, and arugula evenly on the bottom of the pan. 5. Add egg mixture. 6. Add cheese to the egg mixture. 7. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set and the top is lightly browned. 8. Add garnish (optional): heirloom cherry tomatoes, radish slices, goat cheese, or pea tendrils. 9. Enjoy! Rainbow Veggies Wraps with Hummus Recipe from Spade & Spoon Ingredients: • 2 flour tortillas • 5 oz hummus dip • ⅓ lb carrot, shredded • ½ red bell pepper, seeded and cut into thin sticks • 2 cups lettuce, shredded Directions: 1. Lay the tortillas out on the counter and spread with the hummus. 2. Scatter the carrot, pepper, and lettuce over the hummus. 3. Fold the sides of the tortillas in, then roll them up like burritos. 4. Cut the wraps in half and have some lunch! If there’s any hummus leftover, dip your wrap in it.

July is culinary month, so get the kiddos in the kitchen making a delicious (and healthy) summer recipe! Easy Strawberry Popsicles Recipe from Yummy Toddler Food Ingredients: • 12 oz plain Greek yogurt • 2 cups diced strawberries, stems removed • ¼ cup honey or maple syrup • 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice • 1 tsp vanilla extract Directions: 1. Combine all ingredients in a blender. Taste and adjust sweetness as needed. 2. Divide the yogurt mixture evenly among reusable popsicle molds. 3. Freeze for at least four hours. Run popsicle molds under warm water to loosen the mold. 4. Enjoy the popsicles! 5. Store any remaining popsicles in a freezer bag for up to three months. Garden Frittata Recipe Recipe from Yampa Valley Kitchen

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Ingredients: • 6 large eggs • ⅓ cup cream • ½ cup shredded gruyere • ½ cup goat cheese

6 COLORADO PARENT JULY 2024 • ½ cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half • ½ cup red bell pepper, medium dice • 1 cup arugula • 1 tsp fresh lemon juice • 1 tsp salt • 1 tbsp unsalted butter

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