Back   Subject: Food Preparation-Microwave   Title Source Type of Material #1 Fast Foods  University of Nebraska  4-H Individual Project Curriculum, 4-H Curriculum for Groups, 4-H Volunteer/Professional Development Materials, 4-H Resources  Subject: Food Preparation-Microwave Description Get on the "fast track" to healthy living with Fast Foods from Nebraska 4-H! Curriculum objectives: - Help children develop basic cooking skills. - Assist families in getting nutritious meals on the table. - Develop the enjoyment of cooking and eating good food. Youth will learn how to create wholesome foods with quick and simple recipes that even the busiest families can enjoy. Most Fast Food recipes can be made in an hour or less and are designed to reconnect hurried families at the dinner table. In addition to learning how to prepare favorite dishes like tuna casserole and fruit smoothies, youth will take a "virtual grocery store tour" and become familiar with basic nutrition concepts from MyPyramid. Youth acquire knowledge of food safety, menu planning, recipe scaling, table setting, spices, substitutions, portion distortion, cooking in high altitudes, cooking terms, cool cook's tools and more! This project also includes recipes that can be inserted right into your recipe box. Fast Foods is also a great supplement to classroom lesson plans as all units are aligned with educational standards. The USDA has selected Fast Foods as a peer reviewed resource and is featured in the Food Stamp Nutrition Connection Resource Library at http://foodstamp.nal.usda.gov/foodstamp/resource_finder_search_results.php. Be sure to check out Fast Food's "companion curriculum", YOUth in Motion, which emphasizes the importance of life-long physical activity.   #2 Fast Foods CD ROM  University of Nebraska  4-H Resources  Subject: Food Preparation-Microwave Description The Fast Foods CD ROM is a new supplemental resource for the Nebraska 4-H Fast Foods curriculum. Concepts from the manual such as cooking terms, substitutions and cooking tools are brought to life with video demonstrations, color photographs, and interactive content. All cooking tools and techniques are cross-referenced with recipes from the manual, so learners can see right away how to apply new knowledge to the kitchen. Educators will also find additional resources and lesson plans on food safety, science, recipes, and utensils that are not available in the manual.  #3 Fast Foods! Manual and CD ROM Package  University of Nebraska  4-H Individual Project Curriculum, 4-H Curriculum for Groups  Subject: Food Preparation-Microwave Description Are you in a hurry? The fast pace of our lives makes it ever more complicated to put a good, nutritious meal on the table for the family. The Fast Foods 4-H project is designed to help today’s busy families meet those needs through some common sense planning, grocery shopping, and meal preparation. Nutrition information helps the 4-H’er excel in meal planning skills. Colorful and up to date, this project will make learning about food fun! Now the popular Fast Foods curriculum has a supplemental CD-Rom with additional hands-on activities. Whether you are trying to make substitutions, want to learn what the cooking terms mean, or are seeking additional educator resources to use in conjunction with Fast Foods, then this CD-Rom is for you. The CD ROM is a complementary resource to the project manual. Save over 25% when you purchase the manual and CD ROM as a PACKAGE! The USDA has selected Fast Foods as a peer reviewed resource and is featured in the Food Stamp Nutrition Connection Resource Library.   #4 Food For Health: Canning Fruits, Tomatoes, and Vegetables  Cornell University  4-H Resources  Subject: Food Preparation-Microwave Description A guide to canning and storing various fruits and vegetables for safe, sanitary preservation.  #5 Foods A: Six Easy Bites  Purdue University  4-H Individual Project Curriculum  Subject: Food Preparation-Microwave Description This activity guide is divided into six major categories or "bites." Each bite is designed to give a general background of information followed by four different activities. Grades 3-5  #6 Foods B: Tasty Tidbits  Purdue University  4-H Individual Project Curriculum  Subject: Food Preparation-Microwave Description Youth solve problems, acquire information (learn to learn), make decisions, keep records, and learn how to use resources wisely. Fun packed recipes allow choices for food preparation, such as pretzels, biscuits and lasagna. Youth learn proper food storage  #7 Foods C: You're The Chef  Purdue University  4-H Individual Project Curriculum  Subject: Food Preparation-Microwave Description This activity guide is designed to help select healthy food, food preservation and preparation, and careers. Youth learn to evaluate fad diets, connect emotions to eating habits and to can foods. Youth enjoy making crazy casseroles, stir-fry vegetables, b  #8 Foods D: Foodworks  Purdue University  4-H Individual Project Curriculum  Subject: Food Preparation-Microwave Description Foodworks is a more advanced way for older 4-H youth to expand their knowledge and skills. Some examples are how to alter recipes, plan menus and how to plan and cater a party. A great project for those youth who help around the kitchen. Grades 9-12  #9 Foods: Helper's Guide  Purdue University  4-H Individual Project Curriculum, 4-H Volunteer/Professional Development Materials  Subject: Food Preparation-Microwave Description The helper's role is critical in providing opportunities for youth to learn and grow in a caring and supportive environment. This guide provides the helper with exciting and fun activities, ideas, and content to help with this challenge and exciting role  #10 Grazin' with Marty Moose  University of Wyoming  4-H Resources  Subject: Food Preparation-Microwave Description The Grazin' with Marty Moose curriculum was developed by the Cent$ible Nutrition Program of the University of Wyoming Cooperative Extension Service, Department of Family and Consumer Sciences. The goal of the program is to promote enjoyable and healthy lifestyles for Wyoming grade school students including healthy eating, physical activity, and respect for self and others. It is used with low-income youth audiences. A moose named Marty leads second or third grade students through five special adventure lessons with the food groups of MyPyramid. Students also learn about food safety; the importance of eating breakfast every day; the rewards from being physically active; and the value of diversity, both in food and in other students. The program is hands-on and interactive and offers the best "kid-tested, teacher-approved" activities from the Cent$ible Nutrition program. In addition to the five lessons of Grazin' with Marty Moose, several ideas are offered for school enrichment activities.  #11 Microwave Magic A: Bags of Tricks  Purdue University  4-H Individual Project Curriculum  Subject: Food Preparation-Microwave Description Activities focus on understanding how the microwave works, learning to use the microwave safely and preparing foods such as scrambled eggs, apples, popcorn treats, fudge and desserts  #12 Microwave Magic B: Micro Magicians  Purdue University  4-H Individual Project Curriculum  Subject: Food Preparation-Microwave Description Youth will participate in activities on understanding watts and preparing foods such as potatoes, vegetables, pudding bar cookies, beans, upside down cake and brownies  #13 Microwave Magic C: Amazing Rays  Purdue University  4-H Individual Project Curriculum  Subject: Food Preparation-Microwave Description More advanced activities focus on microwave techniques such as shielding, defrosting and browning  #14 Microwave Magic D: Presto Meals  Purdue University  4-H Individual Project Curriculum  Subject: Food Preparation-Microwave Description More advanced activities focus on techniques such as adapting recipes for the microwave, blanching fruits and vegetables and stacking whole meals  #15 Microwave Magic: Helper's Guide  Purdue University  4-H Individual Project Curriculum, 4-H Volunteer/Professional Development Materials  Subject: Food Preparation-Microwave Description This guide provides group activities and answers to the questions posed in the youth guides. So just say the magic words "Open Sesame" and enter into the Microwave Magic World.  #16 The Road to Good Cooking  University of Nebraska  4-H Individual Project Curriculum, 4-H Curriculum for Groups, 4-H Volunteer/Professional Development Materials, 4-H Resources  Subject: Food Preparation-Microwave Description The youngest 4-H cook can gain skills in preparation of easy-to-make food for themselves and their families. Learning the names of the tools, how to measure, and basic kitchen safety come first, followed by good basic foods they can make and enjoy. Youth will become acquainted with the new MyPyramid as they learn some basic nutrition and meal-planning concepts. Teachers - this curriculum is a great place to start with your food programs! Check out the school standards that have been aligned with each lesson.  #17 The Road to Good Cooking Leader's Guide  University of Nebraska  4-H Volunteer/Professional Development Materials, 4-H Resources  Subject: Food Preparation-Microwave Description Eight easy-to-follow lessons are included for the leader of Road to Good Cooking. Understanding children, organizing a meeting, and more tips are also available here. The youngest 4-H cook can gain skills in preparation of easy-to-make food for themselves and their families in this project. Learning the names of the tools, how to measure, and basic kitchen safety come first, followed by good basic foods they can make and enjoy. Youth will become acquainted with the new MyPyramid as they learn some basic nutrition and meal-planning concepts. Teachers - this curriculum is a great place to start with your food programs! Check out the school standards that have been aligned with each lesson.