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Cooking is More Than a Skill – It’s an Adventure

Our recipes are designed with young chefs in mind. We believe that cooking is not just about making food; it’s about exploring flavors, fostering creativity, and sharing joyful moments with loved ones. It’s an adventure, and we’re here to guide you every step of the way.

What Makes Our Recipes Special

Inspired by Friendship

Each recipe draws inspiration from the unique personalities of Salt and Sugar. We celebrate their differences by showcasing a diverse range of flavors and dishes.

Easy and Fun

Our recipes are kid-friendly, featuring simple instructions and ingredients. Let your child take the lead in the kitchen and watch their confidence grow.

Educational

Cooking is a fantastic way to learn about math, science, and culture. We incorporate educational elements into our recipes to make learning an exciting part of the process.

Papaya (Pawpaw) Mango Sunrise Smoothie (Vegan)

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

You will need:

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Measuring cups
  • Drinking glasses

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups of cubed ripe mango
  • 1 cup ripe cubed papaya (pawpaw)
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 6-8 Ice cubes

Instructions:

  1. Combine the mango cubes, papaya cube, orange juice, coconut milk into the container of the blender. (Be sure to keep your fingers away from the ana sharp blades and have adult help you).
  2. Blend at high speed for about 1 minute of until smooth and creamy.
  3. Fill drinking glasses with ice cubes.
  4. Pour smoothie into the glasses over ice cubes.
  5. Serve and enjoy. Remember to share!

Hint: If you do not have fresh ripe mangos and papaya, frozen partially thawed ripe mangoes and papaya can be used instead.

Chicken and Pineapple Salad Cups

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

You will need:

Equipment

  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Large bowl
  • Spoon for mixing
  • 8-ounce cups

Ingredients:

  • 2 ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup plain yogurt
  • ½ cup fresh pineapple chunks
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 16 ounces (1 pound) of cooked chicken chopped into bite-size
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ cup shredded carrot
  • 1 cup kale and baby spinach leaves blend

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, plain yogurt, pineapple, oregano, lemon
juice, chicken, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder and carrots with a large
spoon until all ingredients are evenly coated.
2. Place a handful of baby spinach and kale leaves blend into 8-ounce cups.
3. Place ½ cup of chicken and pineapple salad mixture into the 8-ounce cups
containing the baby spinach and kale leaves blend.
4. Serve and enjoy. Remember to share!

Ready to Cook Up Some Fun?

Whether you’re an experienced chef or just starting your culinary journey, our recipes are designed to inspire and delight. Join us in the kitchen, where flavor and friendship come to life in every dish.

Let the adventure begin!