A Wee Cook

It’s Father’s Day and what an appropriate time to welcome a new member to our family: Liverpool-born and -bred Chef Jon Ashton. Jon’s love of kids and commitment to improving their eating habits make him a great addition to Relish. In 2007 alone, he led school programs and cooking classes involving 50,000 children across the nation. But there is one child who’s getting more of his attention lately, his daughter Victoria Mei. She is only 2 years old but already knows the difference between thyme and basil. She’s even appeared in cooking segments on the Today Show with her dad.

Jon has wasted no time getting Mei in the kitchen. He notes that most of us have childhood cooking memories. His earliest are of his “Granny Ashton who taught me that first and foremost, cooking is sharing.”

“Cooking with your children can have a remarkable impact. Those hours spent in the kitchen will resonate through their lives,” says Jon.

Watch for Jon’s cooking tips, recipes and antics in upcoming issues of Relish and on our website. To meet Jon (and enjoy his charming accent), go to relishmag.com/podcasts. In the meantime, here are a couple of recipes that kids even as young as Mei can enjoy with their dads this Father’s Day.

Berry Fruit Dip

Mark Boughton

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Berries, orange and a touch of almond flavoring make this an ideal dip for any fruit.

Ingredients

2 (8-ounce) cartons fat-free strawberry or raspberry yogurt
1 teaspoon grated orange rind
2 tablespoons orange juice
1/4 teaspoon almond extract

Instructions

1. Combine yogurt, orange rind, orange juice and almond extract, mixing well. Refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend the flavors. Serve with apple slices and strawberries. Yield: 2 cups.

Recipe by Holly Clegg, "Snack Attack," American Profile, August 13, 2006.

This recipe first appeared in American Profile magazine.

Pineapple Orange Honey Smoothie

Photography: Mark Boughton, Styling: Teresa Blackburn

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Ingredients

1 cup milk
1 1/2 cups diced pineapple
1 cup plain yogurt
1/3 cup honey
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 teaspoon orange zest
5 to 10 ice cubes

Instructions

1. In a blender, combine all ingredients except ice cubes and blend until smooth. Add ice cubes, one at a time, and blend until smooth. Serves 5.

Recipe courtesy of the National Honey Board (honey.com)
Relish Father's Day, "A Wee Cook," June 2008.

Nutritional Information

Per serving: 370 calories, 5g fat, 30mg chol., 24g prot., 60g carbs., 0g fiber, 330mg sodium.

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