Burro Tails

Leilani and Catherine donned their aprons and helped Janie make "burro tails" for lunch . . .

First, start with warmed flour tortillas, nitrate/nitrite free ham, and shredded cheddar cheese. Cover a sheet pan with foil, then coat with a little olive oil. Lay two thin slices of ham on a warmed tortilla, top with about 1/4 cup of cheese, roll up jelly roll style, and lay seam-side down on the cookie sheet. Bake for about 10 minutes in a 400 degree oven until crisped and lightly browned.

Substitutions: turkey, Swiss, pepperoni/mozzarella
Dips: ranch (we are in Texas, ya'll), ketchup, mustard, salsa, marinara
Parent Modifications: salami/provolone/minced peppocini peppers, ham/Monterrey Jack cheese/diced green chiles

Menu for Nov. 16 - Nov. 20

Good morning! Please note that the menu will be labeled "Farm Cooking" on the blog from now on. Each week, I'll identify the small group cooking projects the children will be involved in. This Wednesday the children will be baking bread braids as part of their weekly curriculum and bread braids will go home for families to enjoy as a snack or as part of your meal. Have a great week and look for cooking project photos for the week to be posted daily!

-Janie

Monday 11/16
AM Snack: Bananas, water bottles
Lunch: Organic black bean nachos, steamed organic mixed veggies, organic milk
PM Snack: Organic strawberry-blueberry yogurt smoothies**, organic animal crackers, water bottles

Tuesday 11/17
AM Snack: Organic red delicious apples, water bottles
Lunch: Organic broccoli-cheese quiche**, whole grain wheat bread with organic butter, organic apple juice
PM Snack: Organic applesauce cups, pretzels, water bottles

Wednesday 11/18
AM Snack: Whole grain cereal, water bottles
Lunch: Lasagna, organic baby spinach and tomatoes tossed with homemade vinaigrette**, organic mik
PM Snack: All natural veggie straws and organic raisins, water bottles

Thursday 11/19
AM Snack: Cantaloupe, water bottles
Lunch: Homemade chicken salad**, whole grain crackers, organic baby carrots [steamed for toddlers], organic milk
PM Snack: Air popped popcorn, giant raisins [prunes], water bottles

Friday 11/20
AM Snack: Organic red delicious apples, water bottles
Lunch: Turkey sandwiches, cucumber salad**, organic milk
PM Snack: Make-your-own snack mix, water bottles

**Asterik denotes daily cooking project that children will assist with. Cooking projects will involve small groups of 2 - 3 children daily. Wednesdays are baking days where all children will have the opportunity to bake bread.