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Stovetop Method: INGREDIENTS: 1 pound frozen edamame in shell 8 cups water 1 teaspoon salt EQUIPMENT: 1 medium pot Liquid measuring cup 1 strainer 1 medium bowl Measuring spoons DIRECTIONS: Wash hands with soap and warm water. In a medium pot, bring about 8 cups...

INGREDIENTS: Peanut Butter Spread 1 cup plain Greek yogurt 1/2 cup peanut butter 2 tablespoons honey* 1 teaspoon cinnamon Roll-Ups 4 medium apples, cored and sliced 12 whole wheat tortillas EQUIPMENT: Medium mixing bowl Spoon (for mixing) Knife and plate OR apple...

INGREDIENTS: 3 cups 100% fruit juice 1 (2 - liter) bottle of seltzer water* EQUIPMENT: 1 gallon pitcher or 12 ounce cups Large spoon (for stirring) DIRECTIONS: Wash hands with soap and warm water. In a 12 ounce cup or larger with ice, pour 1/4 cup (just a splash!) of...

INGREDIENTS: 1 gallon of water 1 large cucumber, peeled and sliced EQUIPMENT: One-gallon pitcher Knife and cutting board Peeler DIRECTIONS: Wash hands well with soap and warm water. Wash produce thoroughly. In a large drink pitcher combine water and cucumber. Place in...

INGREDIENTS: 1 roma tomato, thinly sliced 1 cucumber, thinly sliced 4 whole wheat crackers 4 teaspoons Neufchatel or low-fat cream cheese Black pepper, to taste EQUIPMENT: Cutting board and knife Plate Butter knife DIRECTIONS: Wash hands with warm water and soap. Wash...

INGREDIENTS: 1 cup frozen berries 1 cup 2% milk 1/2 cup low fat vanilla yogurt 1 cup raw kale, torn into medium sized pieces EQUIPMENT: Blender Liquid measuring cup Dry measuring cups Rubber spatula 2 - eight ounce or larger cups DIRECTIONS: Wash hands well with soap...

INGREDIENTS: 1 cup whole grain cereal (corn flakes, toasted oats, raisin bran, etc.) 3/4 cup nuts (walnuts, almonds, pecans, etc.) 1/2 cup dried fruit (cranberries, raisins, apricots, etc) 2 tablespoons shredded coconut 1 tablespoon dark chocolate chips EQUIPMENT:...