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Bean and Cheese Pupusas

Originating from El Salvador, pupusas are corn cakes stuffed with different kinds of delicious fillings. These pupusas are stuffed with warm, melty beans and cheese wrapped inside masa dough and served with curtido cabbage slaw.

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The Enzymatic Activity of Lactase

The Enzymatic Activity of Lactase Grades 9-12 What is lactose? How do our bodies metabolize lactose? How have humans evolved to digest lactose beyond our childhood years? In this lesson, students will explore the properties...

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Dairy vs. Plant Based Milk

Dairy vs. Plant Based Milk Grades 7-12 What are some important differences between cow’s milk and plant-based milk? How is the environment impacted by animal and plant based dairy? Different nutritional benefits? How do you...

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Food Miles and Deserts (Grades 7-12)

Food Miles and Deserts Grades 7-12 How are food systems connected to overall environmental health? What food choices can we make to benefit ourselves, and the environment? In this lesson, students will understand misconceptions and...

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Quesadillas with Tomatoes, Broccoli, and Cheddar Cheese

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Strawberry Shake

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Dairy Lesson: Making Butter (Grades K-5)

Grades K-5 Students will learn how to make butter and understand how cream changes form for better preservation. Download the lesson.

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Dairy Lesson: A Farmer’s Day (Grades K-3)

Grades K-3 Students will learn how a dairy farmer spends their day. Download the lesson.

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Dairy Lesson: Dairy Cow Breeds (Grades K-2)

Grades K-2 Students will learn that different breeds of cows produce milk and will learn about specific traits linked to specific breeds. Download the lesson.

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Cheddar Quesadilla with Broccoli Pesto

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Go Bananas Dip with Cantaloupe or Strawberries

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Yiayia’s Greek Omelet Pita Pockets

USDA REQUIREMENTS MET 1 meat/meat alternate 1 ounce equivalent whole grain-rich

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Pasta Salad with Cannellini Beans

1 oz whole grains 1/4 oz meat/meat alternative

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Vegetable Bean & Cheese Burrito

M/MA = 2 oz. Veg = 1/2 Other B/G = 2 oz.

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Blueberry Delight

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Jalapeño Cheddar Corn Muffins

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Spinach, Leek, Brown Rice Pie (with Cottage Cheese & Cheddar Cheese)

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Fruit Treasure Salad

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Cheesy Chorizo Quesadilla with Kale

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Tomato Basil Quesadillas

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Strawberry Cornbread Panzanella

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Strawberry Hummus Pita Sandwich

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Breakfast Potato Bake

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Chicken Alfredo with a Twist

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Southwest Stuffed Peppers

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Squish Squash Lasagna

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Dairy Lessons: New England Dairy and Food Council

The New England Dairy & Food Council offers great local dairy resources for the classroom setting. Visit their website to access a wealth of information on how to connect your greater school community to local...

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