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 vegetable might you find in your basement?
Cellar-y!
THYME for a Laugh
What do you call a roll that loses weight?
Flatbread!
The Yolk's On You
Why are celery stalks never lonely?
Because they come in bunches!
That's Berry Funny
"Have you ever heard a flatbread sing?"
"No, but I have heard a pita wrap!"
THYME for a Laugh
"Doctor, doctor, I’ve got carrots growing out of my ears! How did that happen?"
"I don’t know, I planted cucumbers there!"
THYME for a Laugh
How do you know carrots are good for your eyes?
Well, have you ever seen a rabbit wearing glasses?
The Yolk's On You
Why did the apple cry?
Its peelings were hurt!
