Ingredient of the Month
The Ingredient of the Month offers free downloadable tools featuring a new nutritional ingredient for chefs to incorporate into their menus and use in community events. The article provides an in-depth look at the nutrition ingredient, while the flyer and activity sheets are kid-friendly. Recipes range from simple recipes that kids can make to more detailed recipes for chefs. Download these tools, share with colleagues and start creating your nutritional recipe collection.
New Ingredient of the Month
May 2019 - Radishes
Radishes are edible root vegetables and are cousins of mustard and cabbage. Radishes have a mild to hot peppery flavor and crunchy texture. Radishes are usually grown as annuals and are harvested before they flower. They range in shape from spherical to long and cylindrical or tapered, and the outside skin can be white, yellow, pink, red, purple, or black. Complete the quiz by logging on to the ACF online learning center, to earn one hour of continuing-education credits toward ACF certification.
April 2019 - American Lamb
Lamb is the meat that comes from sheep that are less than a year old. Sheep raised in the United States are generally processed at 7 to 10 months of age. Lamb meat is made up of muscles held together by collagen and silverskin. Lamb is a primary protein in many countries throughout the world, especially in regions of North Africa, the Middle East and parts of Europe. Complete the quiz on www.acfchefs.org/Learn to earn one hour of continuing-education credits toward ACF certification.
March 2019 - Lemons
Lemons grow on a small tree in the flowering plant family Rutaceae. The outer rind, or peel, is yellow when ripe and rather thick in some varieties. The inside pulp is pale-yellow and split into 8 to 10 segments.. Due to the lemon’s acidity level, it has a distinct sour taste. Complete the quiz on www.acfchefs.org/Learn to earn one hour of continuing-education credits toward ACF certification.
February 2019 - Pulses
Pulses are the dry, edible seeds of plants in the legume family. They are individually known as chickpeas, lentils, dry peas, and beans. They are versatile, affordable, sustainable, and nutrient-rich. High in protein and fiber, they are an excellent fit for gluten-free and flexitarian diets! Complete the quiz on www.acfchefs.org/Learn to earn one hour of continuing-education credits toward ACF certification.
January 2019 - Molasses
Molasses is a sweetener that is formed as a byproduct of the sugar-making process. It is usually produced from crushed sugar cane or sugar beets. While today it is often thought of as a baking ingredient, it adds aroma, color, and wonderful texture to a number of sweet and savory dishes. Complete the quiz on www.acfchefs.org/Learn to earn one hour of continuing-education credits toward ACF certification.
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