Nutrition, Obesity and Physical Activity (NOPA) Program
Cooking with your children is a great way to have fun in the kitchen and introduce them to healthy foods. These recipes will give you ideas for what to cook and what to buy next time you stop at the grocery store. Try each of the recipes below and start eating healthier as a family!
Grocery Shopping on a Budget
Food is one of the hardest things to budget. The Pima County Community Nutrition Education program has suggestions for how to stick to your budget when grocery shopping.
Chili Tomato Beefy Macaroni
This macaroni, tomato, and beef dish serves 4 and only takes about 10 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook.
Cinnamon Apple Oatmeal
Love cinnamon and apples? Follow along with this perfect recipe that can be breakfast, lunch, dinner, or even desert!
Energy Bites
A tasty treat that is great for those with a sweet tooth. Keep them cool in the fridge and have them ready to go as a healthy snack.
Pasta Salad
A perfect summer dinner that makes getting vegetables onto your children's plate easier than other kinds of salad.
Zesty Bean Dip and Baked Tortilla Chips
A healthy snack that takes only 5 minutes and has that crunch your kids crave. Try adding different ingredients and find the best bean dip for your family.
More Recipe Resources
The MyPlate Kitchen webiste from the U.S. Department of Agriculture has a large, searchable library of recipes perfect for making your next mealtime healthy.
The Pima County Community Nutrition Education program has a list of quick, easy and healthy recipes to try with your family. Visit the Pima Community recipe page and introduce your family to new foods during your next meal.
The Garden Kitchen website from Pima County Cooperative Extension has recipes that are more adventurous. Treat your tastebuds to some new foods today!
The AZ Health Zone Featured Recipes page provides a wide variety of meal options for your family. AZ Health Zone also has information about how to eat healthy and be active as a family.
The University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Food Preservation page has resources to help you preserve your own food, including what equipment, ingredients and techniques will ensure a fun and safe experience for your family.