Sarah L. Schuette - A Football Cookbook: Simple Recipes for Kids

Whoosh! The on game day.

Want some snacks for the big game? Dont around the kitchen. Study your recipeslike a game plan. Look in the cupboards for what you need. Need some help on thefield? Ask an adult coach to help.

Take a time-out to wash your hands. And remember to clean up at the end of the game.Youll be sure to score extra points with your team.

Metric Conversion Chart
United States Metric
teaspoon ......... 1.2 mL
teaspoon ......... 2.5 mL
1 teaspoon .......... 5 mL
1 tablespoon........ 15 mL
cup.................. 60 mL
cup................. 80 mL
cup................. 120 mL
cup................ 160 mL
cup................ 175 mL
1 cup................. 240 mL
1 ounce............. 30 gms

Football players need the right equipment before heading on the field. So do you.Use this handy guide to track down the tools youll need.

blender a small electric appliance with a tall plastic or glass container and metalblades

butter knife an eating utensil often used to spread ingredients or cut soft food

can opener a tool used to open metal cans

cutting board a wooden or plastic board used when slicing or chopping foods

dry-ingredient measuring cups round cups with handles used for measuring dry ingredients

measuring spoons spoons with small deep scoops used to measure both wet and dry ingredients

microwave-safe bowl a bowl made of plastic or glass that is used to heat ingredientsin a microwave

mixing bowl a sturdy bowl used for mixing ingredients

pizza cutter a round knife that spins on a handle as you slice

pot holders a thick, heavy fabric cut into a square or circle that is used to handlehot items.

strainer a bowl-shaped tool with holes in the sides and bottom used for drainingliquid off food

Techniques

drain to remove the liquid from something

mash to crush with a fork

measure to take a specific amount of something

scoop to lift or pick up something

spread to cover a surface with something

sprinkle to scatter something in small drops or bits

stir to mix something by moving a spoon around in it

Crowd-Pleasing Pizza

Nothing says game day like pizza! Try this veggie-packed pizza at your next footballparty. Its sure to score a touchdown with friends.

Serves 4

Ingredients:

• 1 pre-baked pizza crust (7-inch)
• 1 8-ounce tub of fat-free cream cheese
• cup chopped fresh broccoli
• cup shredded carrots
• cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 6 grape tomatoes

Tools:

• small plate
• spoon
• dry-ingredient measuring cups
• three small bowls
• butter knife
• cutting board
• pizza cutter

TIP:

Not a broccoli fan? You can make this pizza using any of your favorite vegetables.