Baked Apples Season: Fall or WinterPrep Time: 5 minutesCook Time: 15–20 minutesYield: 4–6 servings These cozy baked apples are a simple, comforting treat that work just as well for dessert as they do for an afternoon snack. Warm, naturally sweet, and gently spiced, this recipe is perfect for cooking together. Kids get to measure, fill,…
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This comforting Tuscan-inspired white bean soup is simple, hearty, and deeply satisfying. Built on pantry staples like cannellini beans and whole tomatoes, it comes together with fragrant garlic, fresh thyme, and slightly bitter broccoli rabe for balance. Finished with torn pieces of crusty Italian bread, this soup embraces rustic cooking at its best—warming, nourishing, and…
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by Jaclyn Albin and Lynn Fredericks This article was originally published in The Hill and is reposted here with permission. Momentum for the “food is medicine” movement has never been stronger. Federal agencies, academic institutions, professional societies, health practitioners and simply consumers who eat are uniting around the idea that nourishing food can prevent and treat disease. This national conversation carries a…
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Think parents will read your newsletter or handout about the food education at their child’s school and take action by cooking more healthy meals at home? Think again. Like their children, parents need more than written communications to engage and contemplate making real change. They are busy. They love to hear that their kids are…
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When winter sets in, there is nothing more grounding than cooking with root vegetables. Beets, carrots, and turnips not only brighten your plate with vibrant colors but also nourish your body with essential vitamins and minerals. This Root Salad is quick to prepare, kid-friendly, and a fun way to introduce new foods to your family.…
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Our FamilyCook team are enjoying our third year of collaboration with the Restaurant Associates division of Compass US. We continue to expand the depth and efficacy of our workforce development program for youth 18-24 known as CHEF (Culinary, Health, Education, Force). Originating from a Petrie Foundation ‘Bold Solutions’ grant award, CHEF helps stabilize unemployed youth…
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When the weather cools and apples are at their peak, there’s nothing better than a quick, cozy dessert. These baked apples are warm, spiced, and lightly sweetened—ready in just minutes. Ingredients 4 apples 1 tbsp butter 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon 2 tbsp raisins 2 tbsp packed brown sugar or 1 tbsp maple syrup 2 tablespoons…
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It’s been more than 10 years since FamilyCook Productions and BronxWorks became acquainted through our Chefs for Change, healthy bodega project! Our program offered mini grants to community organizations working with middle and high school students to use youth as change agents in bodegas to steer customers to more healthy food choices. As time went…
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Author: Lynn Fredericks, Founder and CEO August 18th, 2025 When FamilyCook embarked on developing our hands-on, food education program for young children under five years, we knew it had to be developmentally engaging. Young children have very short attention spans; you really need to work hard to get their attention. That’s how we developed the…
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Sun-soaked summer days call for meals that are light, refreshing, and packed with water-rich ingredients. Our bodies lose more water in the summer heat, making it essential to choose foods that not only nourish but also hydrate to help us stay energized. To help you beat the heat, we’ve gathered five delicious recipes below that…
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