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🍽️ Recipe Review: Nom Nom Nom Gnocchi! 🍽️This week, kids in Sticky Fingers Cooking classes coast to coast created a simp...
09/05/2026

🍽️ Recipe Review: Nom Nom Nom Gnocchi! 🍽️

This week, kids in Sticky Fingers Cooking classes coast to coast created a simple, tasty recipe: Butternut Squash Gnocchi (pronounced NYOH-kee), an Italian variety of dumpling! First, with Chef Instructor help, our kid chefs brought water and salt to boil for the gnocchi. Then, kids measured out flour, salt, nutmeg, grated Parmesan cheese, a package of thawed frozen butternut squash, and one egg into a large bowl. Then they mixed everything together to form a dough. Kids rolled the dough out into long, even ropes or "snakes." Then, they cut their "snakes" into chunks and shaped their gnocchi. After cooking the gnocchi in the boiling water for 2 to 3 minutes, they drained the gnocchi and set it aside.

A fun kid quote this week:

💬 “My mom looked up last week’s recipe, and this one is even better!”

Our chefs topped the gnocchi with Minty Kale Pesto! Our recipe included fun pesto alternatives like kale, mint, and sunflower seeds! First kids chopped up kale, garlic, and mint leaves and added them to a food processor or blender. Then kids squeezed in lemon juice and measured out olive oil, salt, and sunflower seeds. Kids blended the mixture until smooth, then stirred in Parmesan cheese, tasting and adjusting the flavor. Kids then tossed the warm gnocchi with the pesto before serving! "Buon appetito" (Bwohn ap-peh-TEE-toe) or "Enjoy your meal" in Italian.

To wash it all down, kids whipped up Frozen Mint Lemonade! Our chefs squeezed the juice of 2 lemons into a blender, added mint leaves, sugar, water, and ice, then blended until thick. "Salute" (sah-LOO-teh) or "Cheers" in Italian!

One recipe. Coast-to-coast smiles. That’s the power of cooking with kids. "Mangia bene!" ("Eat well"), as they say in Italy! 🌎✨

🍂✨ What’s in Season This September? ✨🍂A new month means a fresh opportunity to explore seasonal flavors! 🌱🍎🥕 September b...
09/01/2026

🍂✨ What’s in Season This September? ✨🍂

A new month means a fresh opportunity to explore seasonal flavors! 🌱🍎🥕 September brings plenty of delicious produce to discover, taste, and cook with.

Which seasonal ingredient will your family try next? 👩‍🍳

📚🍴 There is still time to sign up for after-school cooking classes near you! We will be cooking with these ingredients all September in our classes!

Find a class near you today! 🥕✨
https://stickyfingerscooking.com/

🍽️ Recipe of the Week: Butternut Squash Gnocchi + Minty Kale Pesto + Frozen Mint Lemonade 🥬This week, kids in Sticky Fin...
08/31/2026

🍽️ Recipe of the Week: Butternut Squash Gnocchi + Minty Kale Pesto + Frozen Mint Lemonade 🥬

This week, kids in Sticky Fingers Cooking coast to coast are creating a simple, tasty recipe: Butternut Squash Gnocchi (pronounced NYOH-kee), an Italian variety of dumpling! First, with Chef Instructor help, our kid chefs will bring water and salt to boil for the gnocchi. Then, kids will measure out flour, salt, nutmeg, grated Parmesan cheese, and a package of thawed frozen butternut squash, plus one egg into a large bowl. Then they’ll mix everything together to form a dough. Kids will roll the dough out into long, even ropes or "snakes." Then, they will cut their "snakes" into chunks and shape their gnocchi. After cooking the gnocchi in the boiling water for 2 to 3 minutes, they will drain the gnocchi and set aside.

Our chefs will top the gnocchi with Minty Kale Pesto! Our recipe today includes fun pesto alternatives like kale, mint, and sunflower seeds! First kids will chop up kale, garlic, and mint leaves and add them to a food processor or blender. Then kids will squeeze in lemon juice and measure out olive oil, salt, and sunflower seeds. Kids will blend the mixture until smooth, then stir in Parmesan cheese, taste and adjust flavor. Kids will toss the warm gnocchi with the pesto before serving! "Buon appetito" (Bwohn ap-peh-TEE-toe) or "Enjoy your meal" in Italian

To wash it all down, kids will whip up Frozen Mint Lemonade! Our chefs will squeeze the juice of 2 lemons into a blender, add mint leaves, sugar, water, and ice, then blend until thick. "Salute" (sah-LOO-teh) or "Cheers" in Italian!

✨ Hands-on, nutritious, and full of flavor—this week’s recipe reminds us how fun it is to explore world cuisines, one bite at a time!

"Mangia bene!" ("Eat well"), as they say in Italy!

🍝 Recipe of the Week: Meatless Melty Mostaccioli + Berry Cool Cream Soda 🍅This week, kids in Sticky Fingers Cooking clas...
08/24/2026

🍝 Recipe of the Week: Meatless Melty Mostaccioli + Berry Cool Cream Soda 🍅

This week, kids in Sticky Fingers Cooking classes across the country are whipping up a delicious, classic dish: Meatless Melty Mostaccioli! "Benvenuto" (Ben-veh-NOO-toe) or "Welcome" in Italian! Mostaccioli (moh-stah-CHOH-lee) is an Italian baked pasta dish traditionally consisting of tomato, meat, and cheese baked to perfection with long tubular pasta. First, with Chef Instructor help, our kid chefs will bring water and salt to boil for the pasta, then boil the penne for 8 minutes. Meanwhile, kids will roughly chop mushrooms, then drain the pasta, reserving a 1/2 cup of the pasta water, and place the pasta in a large bowl with butter and Parmesan cheese, tossing to combine and setting aside. Then our kid chefs will measure and add tomato paste, oregano, and black pepper to the bowl of mushrooms and mix. Next, kids will saute the mushroom mixture, then add the reserved pasta water and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Our kid chefs will place a scoop of pasta on each plate and top it with the mushroom and tomato sauce before sprinkling with mozzarella cheese. "Buon appetito" (Bwohn ap-peh-TEE-toe) or "Enjoy your meal" in Italian!

To wash it all down, our kids will create Berry Cool Cream Soda! Kids will chop up frozen berries as finely as possible and place them in the bottom of a pitcher. Then they will measure and pour in sparkling water, heavy whipping cream, and sugar or honey. Using an immersion blender or whisk, kids will blend up the drink and serve!

✨ Hands-on, full of flavor, and fun – this week’s recipe keeps kids active, engaged and discovering new cuisines. "Mangia bene!" ("Eat well"), as they say in Italy!

🍫 Recipe of the Week: Magnífico Mexican Tofu Mole + "Water You Cooking Up?" Flavored Water + Crispy Corny Cakes 🌶️Holy g...
08/17/2026

🍫 Recipe of the Week: Magnífico Mexican Tofu Mole + "Water You Cooking Up?" Flavored Water + Crispy Corny Cakes 🌶️

Holy guacamole did summer go by fast! In many schools, our classes are starting back up! Look for our Recipe of the Week posts every Monday!

This week, kids in Sticky Fingers Cooking classes nationwide are back in session, whipping up a fun recipe that’s a flavor adventure: Magnífico Mexican Tofu Mole! "Mole" (MO-lay) is a thick sauce with thousands of preparations, but the signature ingredients are chocolate and peppers. Our kid chefs will start by chopping up tofu, a tomato, and green onions. Then, they will drizzle vegetable oil into a large pot over medium heat, and mix in all the chopped vegetables and tofu. Next, kids will measure out the spices, cocoa powder and vegetable stock, stir to combine all the ingredients, then simmer for 10-15 minutes. Our kid chefs will be sure to t.a.t (taste + adjust + taste) the mixture to their liking!

While the mole simmers and cools, kids can create our Crispy Corny Cakes! Our kid chefs will start by measuring out corn kernels, flour, baking powder, salt, water, and oil into a large mixing bowl, and whisking to form a batter. With Chef Instructor help, kids can carefully pour batter into the pan to cook for about 3 minutes, then flip the cakes and cook for another 2 minutes. After the cakes cool, kids will dip the corn cakes in the mole and enjoy! "Buen provecho" (Bwayn proh-VAY-choh) or "Enjoy your meal" in Spanish!

To wash it all down, our kids will create "Water You Cooking Up?" Flavored Water! Kids will choose the flavor of water they will be making from these ingredients: cucumber, lime, lemon, orange, and mint. Kids will slice the fresh ingredients they chose and place them into a pitcher, then measure and add water and ice, then stir and serve!

✨ Hands-on, full of flavor, and fun – this week’s recipe keeps kids active, engaged and discovering new tastes from across the globe!

All summer we're highlighting our scrumptious summer camp recipes! 🌍✨ Next up: Fancy French Carrot Canapés! 🥕Our Global ...
08/04/2026

All summer we're highlighting our scrumptious summer camp recipes!

🌍✨ Next up: Fancy French Carrot Canapés! 🥕

Our Global Taste Buds campers are packing their culinary passports and heading to France — no plane ticket needed!

On the menu? Fancy French Carrot Canapés with Ricotta & Feta. A canapé (kan-uh-PAY!) is a tiny, tasty bite of joy — flaky pastry topped with creamy ricotta, tangy feta, a drizzle of honey, and a sprinkle of fresh grated carrots. A quick bake and voilà — a fancy snack that’s très magnifique and perfect for sharing with friends and family.

But the adventure doesn’t stop there! Campers will sip on Elegant Mulled Grape Juice Deluxe while learning all about the rich food history, culture, and fun facts that make French cuisine so special.

Each week at our Global Taste Buds camp, kids cook their way around the world — exploring new flavors, languages, and places one delicious dish at a time. It’s an international adventure from the comfort of the kitchen!

Is your kid chef hungry to taste the world with us? ✈️🍴🌎 Here is the full recipe: https://stickyfingerscooking.com/lesson_plans/fancy-french-carrot-canape-with-ricotta-feta-elegant-mulled-grape-juice-deluxe

🍎🌽 Fresh flavors are in season for August... and so is after-school cooking! 👩‍🍳✨As summer transitions into fall, our cl...
08/01/2026

🍎🌽 Fresh flavors are in season for August... and so is after-school cooking! 👩‍🍳✨

As summer transitions into fall, our classrooms are filled with fresh, seasonal ingredients that inspire curiosity, confidence, and hands-on learning. Throughout August and beyond, young chefs will explore a variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables while practicing real cooking skills, discovering where food comes from, and creating recipes they'll be proud to make again.

Every class is an opportunity to chop, mix, taste, learn, and grow—all while having a whole lot of fun with friends after school. 🥣

🍽️ Back-to-school means it's the perfect time to add a little "Cool"inary Curiosity in Kids® to your child's weekly routine.

📍Fall after-school enrichment classes are now enrolling! Find a class near you and save your spot today: https://stickyfingerscooking.com/sessions?session_type=after_school

All summer we're highlighting our scrumptious summer camp recipes! 🌮 Summer Camp Recipe of the Week: Fabuloso Avocado St...
07/20/2026

All summer we're highlighting our scrumptious summer camp recipes!

🌮 Summer Camp Recipe of the Week: Fabuloso Avocado Street Tacos! 🌮

Let’s taco ’bout this week’s delicious adventure straight from our Farm to Table Summer Camp! Our young chefs are learning just how tasty fresh ingredients can be — and these Fabuloso Avocado Street Tacos are the perfect bite of summer.

Street tacos are a Mexican classic: soft, warm corn tortillas filled with flavorful veggies or meat and topped with bright, zesty goodness like onions, cilantro, and salsa. Unlike the hard shells you see at fast-food chains, these stay true to tradition — simple, fresh, and totally satisfying.

At camp this week, our chefs will bread and fry creamy avocado slices, toss up a crunchy Mexican Slaw, and drizzle it all with homemade Cilantro Crema. Pro tip: they make the slaw first and let the flavors mingle while your avocado gets crispy and golden!

One bite and you’ll taste why they’re called Fabuloso! It’s Farm to Table fun, wrapped up in a warm tortilla and shared with friends.

Recipe Plan Here
https://stickyfingerscooking.com/lesson-plans/fabulosos-avocado-street-tacos-mexican-slaw-cilantro-crema-melon-agua-fresca

⚽🌎 The World Cup is bringing countries together on the field—and our Global Tastebuds Summer Camps are bringing them to ...
07/09/2026

⚽🌎 The World Cup is bringing countries together on the field—and our Global Tastebuds Summer Camps are bringing them to the kitchen!

This summer, our young chefs have been proudly sporting their favorite jerseys while traveling the world one recipe at a time ✈️🍴

Here's where our summer culinary adventure has taken us with some of the countries still competing in the World Cup:

🇫🇷 France – Crème Brûlée Fancy French Toast Sticks
🇦🇷 Argentina – Argentinian Corn Empanadas with Chimichurri Sauce
🇧🇪 Belgium – Crunchy Carrot Fries
🇲🇦 Morocco – Magical Moroccan Vegetable Jewel Stew in a Mug
🏴 England – High Tea Crumpets
🇳🇴 Norway – Norwegian Gresskarsuppe (Pumpkin Soup)
🇨🇭 Switzerland – Simple Swiss Cider
🇪🇸 Spain – Simple Croquetas

Whether they're cheering for their favorite World Cup team or discovering a new favorite dish, our campers are building confidence, trying new flavors, and experiencing cultures from around the globe—one bite at a time. 🌍

There’s still time to join the adventure! Global Tastebuds Summer Camps are still open—find a camp near you and get your kid traveling the world through food this summer. 🌍✈️🍴
https://stickyfingerscooking.com/sessions?search=global+tastebuds

All summer we're highlighting our scrumptious summer camp recipes! 🥞🔬🍳✨ In this week’s recipe Cooking + Science = a matc...
07/06/2026

All summer we're highlighting our scrumptious summer camp recipes!

🥞🔬🍳✨ In this week’s recipe Cooking + Science = a match made in the kitchen! ✨🔬🍳🥞

In our S.T.E.A.M. Cooking Camp, we’re whipping up tasty experiments that connect Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math — all while keeping boredom off the menu and multiplying the fun!

One of our favorite recipes? Kitschy Kitchen Sink Pancakes! Think breakfast for dinner but with a twist — these flapjacks are an edible science lab where our young chefs get to toss in whatever ingredients spark their curiosity. Pretzels? Sure. Chocolate chips? Why not. Grated sweet potato? Go for it!

Just like every culture has its own take on pancakes — from French crêpes to Korean pajeon — our kid chefs get to invent their own version, experiment with flavors, and discover what delicious surprises come from a good old culinary “what if…?”

Kitschy Kitchen Sink Pancakes + All Shook Up Chocolate Butter + Banana Chocolate Milk

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