Mosaic Bite-Sized Dippers
Fun-Da-Mentals Kitchen Skills
- knife skills :
Bear Claw (growl), Pinch, Plank, and Bridge (look out for trolls).
- slice :
to cut into thin pieces using a sawing motion with your knife.
- toast :
to brown and crisp food in a heated skillet or oven, or in a toaster.
Equipment Checklist
- Skillet (if toasting bread)
- Mixing bowl
- Cutting board
- Kid-safe knife
Ingredients
Mosaic Bite-Sized Dippers
- 6 slices wheat bread or pita bread **(for GLUTEN ALLERGY sub gluten-free/nut-free bread or pita)**
- 2 T olive oil for toasting (toasting optional)
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 1 cucumber
- 1 apple
- 2 celery stalks
- 1 red bell pepper **(Omit for NIGHTSHADE ALLERGY)**
- baby carrots
Food Allergen Substitutions
Mosaic Bite-Sized Dippers
- Gluten/Wheat: Substitute gluten-free/nut-free bread or pita.
- Nightshade: Omit red bell pepper.
Instructions
Mosaic Bite-Sized Dippers
slice + toss + toast
Slice 6 bread slices into thirds, then cut each third in half. If using pita bread, cut into bite-sized wedges. If toasting the bread, toss sliced bread or pita in a mixing bowl with 2 tablespoons of olive oil or more and sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Heat a large skillet to medium, then toast the bread for 1 to 2 minutes on each side until golden brown.
slice + plate
Slice 1 cucumber, 1 apple, 2 celery stalks, and 1 red bell pepper into bite-sized pieces. Arrange on a plate with a handful of baby carrots and toasted bread dippers and serve with Sweet and Savory Middle Eastern Hummus!
THYME for a Laugh
What do you call a roll that loses weight?
Flatbread!
The Yolk's On You
How do you know carrots are good for your eyes?
Well, have you ever seen a rabbit wearing glasses?
THYME for a Laugh
Why did the apple cry?
Its peelings were hurt!
Lettuce Joke Around
What vegetable might you find in your basement?
Cellar-y!
Lettuce Joke Around
Why are celery stalks never lonely?
Because they come in bunches!
Lettuce Joke Around
"Doctor, doctor, I’ve got carrots growing out of my ears! How did that happen?"
"I don’t know, I planted cucumbers there!"
The Yolk's On You
"Have you ever heard a flatbread sing?"
"No, but I have heard a pita wrap!"
