Week 2- Lesson 2

The kids had such a great time making the Taquitos. I explained the importance of baking instead of frying. We used lowfat cream cheese as well as Greek yogurt versus sour cream and regular cream cheese. There were many questions and comments about the Taquitos being spicy...rest assured; they are not. They are simply packed with flavor. 

The kids learned how to handle raw chicken in the kitchen. They were also introduced to salad shears. We used this gadget to shredd and chop the chicken. This is such an amazing tool for every kitchen because it allows kids to help and participate with chopping without having to use a knife. I introduced the kids to different spices including cumin. I told them this spice originated in India; it is a common spice used in many Hispanic dishes. Many of the kids did not like the smell. It is a strong, yet flavorful spice. The kids learned the importance of warming the tortillas in the microwave prior to making the Taquitos. They learned what the word "pliable" means.  I taught the kids that every tortilla has two sides, which side to use, why it's easier to use the natural line the tortilla has to fill your Taquitos, and how to roll it tightly. 

These were a hit and the kids who were a little optimistic about trying something new; did and loved them!