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Our mission is to get healthier meals accessible to kids everywhere while building a channel of wholesome, sustainable food to supply those meals.
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As a passionate home chef, mom and health educator, I want to help you feed your family healthy, delicious meals every day … or at least a few days out of the week. Feeding your children healthy food in proportional amounts is your best insurance for preventing a trail of chronic diseases from following them into adulthood. Isn’t that what we want for our children? The foundation of a happy life b

eing a healthy one? Since 2011, we’ve been asking Chicago’s food community to create healthy and delicious meals for children following the Healthy Fare for Kids nutritional guidelines, which promotes using food grown and produced with sustainable practices. We ask for meats and poultry to be raised without the use of antibiotics. We want fresh, organic ingredients, grown and produced locally, to be your first choice. And we hope visiting your local farmer’s market will become part of your healthy lifestyle. Along with many restaurants who offer a Healthy Fare for Kids meal on their menu, we are now a part of the Shedd Aquarium, Lincoln Park Zoo, Brookfield Zoo and Cibo Express Market in O’Hare International Airport. Today, the Healthy Fare for Kids logo appears next to menu items and on grab-and-go containers throughout Chicago where it’s seen by over 40 million people each year. Our featured recipes are meals created in our Healthy Fare for Kids kitchen or by our co-founder Chef Sarah Stegner (a two-time James Beard award winner) or by a number of celebrity chefs like Rick Bayless, Beverly Kim, Bruce Sherman, Paul Kahan, Paul Virant and many more. Follow me on Facebook and together, one day at a time, we’ll make meal planning and preparation a successful, rewarding and healthful activity for you and your kids.

04/24/2022

Hi Steve! I wanted to give a shout-out to a new food MUST - Salsa’s Family Market at 4852 N. Damen. The lively Latino tunes piped out to the sidewalk caught my ear this week after a visit to the dentist. The store is like walking into a local market in Mexico with fresh food to go as well as produce, groceries and meat/poultry. I picked up some homemade guacomole and pozole. I chose the chicken pozole in red broth - but their is pork in red or green pozole, too, along with a side of avocado and veggies as garnishes for the soup. IT WAS ALL SUPERB! I thought the liveliness of the place along with the warmth and vitality of the family owners as well as the authentic, delicious food might be a good find for you as we approach Cinco de Mayo. There is also a very touching family story behind this market. It will be worth every minute for you.

05/11/2020

One of my lazy night go-tos, Big Apple Pancake from Epicurious https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Big-Apple-Pancake-230981 . I omit the sugar and have used blueberries or strawberries instead of apples which is delicious but turns the pancake a vivid color.

The pancake always puffs but I put in a little too much butter this time and got dramatic results!

05/11/2020

Prairie Grass Cafe Chefs Sarah Stegner and George Bumbaris are using this pandemic to GIVE BACK to their community, and now it's targeted to healthcare workers at Swedish Covent Hospital. Join them by DONATING to their cause or by ordering a meal. I'll bet it will be the most delicious food you've popped into your mouths since COVID-19 came for an unwelcome visit. And with traffic reduction, you can make it to Prairie Grass from Lincoln Park in about 25 minutes. A great meal + a road trip = a little sanity. www.prairiegrasscafe.com

04/21/2020

What a great tasting cornmeal cake with a little buttermilk added to the whipped cream. What made this special is that I used fresh white cornmeal from Three Sisters Garden . Thank you Tracy and crew! Food & Wine https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/cast-iron-cornmeal-cake-buttermilk-cream

04/25/2019

Lunch at The Gundis was another exotic and delicious visit to this Kurdish restaurant in Lincoln Park, Chicago. The flavors of the food are surprisingly zesty and delightful ... like the ZaZa omelette or the Mountain Salad. And the Kurdish coffee is fantastic! Rich decaf expresso with a pistachio kick. It's lovely. I love going here when I need to believe I'm in another country and culture. Stop there today! It's across from the Landmark's Century Centre Cinema http://thegundis.com/

01/31/2019

The Polar Vortex has me in a cooking frenzy. I happened on a surprisingly wonderful recipe, Pan Roasted Salmon with Tomato Vinaigrette, from Food & Wine. So simple, delicious and memorable -- my favorite type of recipe. www.healthyfareforkids.com

06/15/2018

Calling all hungry travelers and workers at Chicago O'Hare International Airport Terminal 2 - Cibo Express Gourmet Market today from 1-4 is showing off their HFFK meals made with sustainability for kids or adults with smaller appetites. Delicious. Stop by for a sample at CIBO Express Market near gate E1 Jimmybar natural foods

06/03/2018

Talk about practicing what you preach! Read post on my interview with Rick Bayless Frontera Grill 25 years ago! Done for a client's newsletter launch, The Bruss Company, now owned by Tyson Foods who I hope commits to good food practices like Chef Rick does. www.healthyfareforkids.com

06/03/2018

Snapper with Zucchini & Toasty Garlic Mojo -- The fish is the star of this recipe. Seared, beautiful and delicious and this recipe takes less than 20 minutes to make plus a few minutes of prep. Chef Rick Bayless, a supporter of Healthy Fare for Kids since the early days, donated this recipe and suggests using other fish as well. I made it with Halibut ... it was sensational. Thank you https://tinyurl.com/ydhp5c7k

05/24/2018

Breakfast in under five minutes? Warm the pan, crack an egg, scramble or fry in a teaspoon of olive or canola oil, pair with fruit and whole grain bread - and presto! The healthy breakfast for your kids box is checked for the day. Congrats!

05/09/2018

Great meeting Seth and Ryan from Nudedudefood today at the Green City Market. While using locally sourced ingredients, they provide personal dining services with a twist, and an apron. Best of luck and let's create a recipe together.

05/06/2018

I wanted to mention that my Springtime Omelette with Ramps and Mushrooms was inspired by my Sunday brunch last week at Big Jones, Andersonville. They used ramps with morel mushrooms and pecorino cheese and it was the best omelette, ever! Read more about ramps and the farmers market: www.healthyfareforkids.com

05/05/2018

Best Springtime Recipe = 3 eggs, Mick Klug Farm ramps, Ellis Farms Indiana crimini mushrooms, Eataly Chicago parmesan cheese and a few marjoram leaves. Voila! The best omelet in the world! Try this in the morning for your family with some whole grain bread for a perfect start to a spring day! Green City Market

04/25/2018

Mushroom Stuffed Pork Tenderloin - This lovely rolled pork that's stuffed with mushroom looks so beautiful once cut into circular pieces. The filling adds lots of moisture to each bite. Pair with sautéed brussel sprouts for a a delicious and elegant meal that will take you less than an hour. https://www.healthyfareforkids.com/recipes/post/46

04/22/2018

On , rejoice with Roasted Vegetables -- a classic recipe that is easy and a fantastically delicious way to enjoy vegetables or potatoes! Eating low on the food chain just got tastier!
Let's eat everyday like everyday is ! https://go.hffk.info/2qWKUiv

04/16/2018

Check out this amazing body of work from Soul Food Salon.

04/15/2018

Lake Superior Whitefish - This recipe is inspired by my days as a waitress while in college at Northern Michigan University. The restaurant was steps from Lake Superior and Thill's Fish House, where they're still selling their fresh daily catch of whitefish and trout. This recipe is a staple at my house and my daughter has loved it since she was a toddler. https://www.healthyfareforkids.com/recipes/post/47

04/12/2018

Beef & Vegetable Curry over Brown Rice

Chef Paul Virant from Vie Restaurant and Vistro shares his quick and delicious way to bring together the earthy flavors of curry with ground beef and vegetables all over a bed of brown rice. A perfect mail for the family tonight. https://www.healthyfareforkids.com/recipes/post/84

04/09/2018

Garlic Shrimp, Tomatoes over Penne Parmesan -- Lovely shrimp sautéed with garlic then tossed with pasta and dressed with a parmesan lemon sauce and marinated tomatoes ... this recipe is a slice of heaven. And it's easy and quick. It may have a few more ingredients on first read but they're easy ones to prepare. Just get them all ready and in front of you. You'll have fun adjusting the levels of garlic and parmesan cheese the next time you make it. And you will, often. It's that good.

04/05/2018

Roasted Sweet Potato Fries - Here's the perfect side dish to try tonight. It pairs well with anything, especially a less colorful protein like whitefish or pork. Why not get your family's taste buds wrapped around sweet potatoes instead of white ones tonight - they're super nutritious. https://hffk.memopad.com/admin/posts/view/66

04/01/2018

Turkey Meatloaf with Sun-dried Tomatoes -- A perfect meal for a cool spring evening. It's super moist, flavorful, beautiful and makes a great sandwich the next day. I found it in a Bon Appetit magazine from 1996 and it's turned into one of my go-to family meals. https://recipes.hffk.info/admin/posts/view/6

03/29/2018

From the kitchen of Chefs Sarah Stegner & George Bumbaris
Prairie Grass Cafe Northbrook, Illinois

If your kids think that dinner is all about deep-fried chicken fingers, here is a recipe that they will find tasty and you will find healthy. Prepare the cutlets below and when serving your kids, cut them into strips with a side of avocado lime dressing for a dip. This is a lovely way to make everyone happy at dinnertime. https://recipes.hffk.info/post/83

03/29/2018

03/26/2018

The "sloppy joes" origin lies with the "loose meat sandwiches" sold in Sioux City, Iowa in the 1930s created by a cook named Joe. My grandmother, named Bertha, created her own recipe adding her German influence. It's quick, so fragrant and it's one of those dishes that tastes better reheated the next day. While beef is called for, I make it all the time with ground turkey - a great substitute. https://recipes.hffk.info/admin/posts/view/5

03/21/2018

Speaking of a healthy and delicious snack, this hummus recipe will take you minutes to make and give you and your family lots of enjoyable snacking time. Pack with fresh vegetables in a lunch, have it ready for after school time or use it to accompany dinner. It's truly a perfect healthy snack. https://recipes.hffk.info/admin/posts/view/74

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Big Apple Pancake

One of my lazy night go-tos, Big Apple Pancake from Epicurious https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Big-Apple-Pancake-230981 . I omit the sugar and have used blueberries or strawberries instead of apples which is delicious but turns the pancake a vivid color. The pancake always puffs but I put in a little too much butter this time and got dramatic results!