On November 23, Team Nutrition released 80 USDA standardized recipes written in Spanish for use in Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) family child care homes and centers. This diverse collection of standardized recipes supports CACFP operators in planning menus that appeal to the taste preferences of children in their care. The new Spanish language recipes include recipes for Beef Picadillo (Picadillo de carne), Red Beans and Rice (Frijoles rojos con arroz), Quick Quesadilla (Quesadilla rápida), and more.

There are 40 recipes for homes and 40 quantity recipes for centers. All recipes include CACFP crediting information and are available for free download at the Team Nutrition website.

From farm to table, these tasty recipes can help families make the most of seasonal fruits and vegetables.

• Baked Batatas & Apples (English, Spanish)
• Whipped Sweet Potatoes (English, Spanish)
• Collard Greens (English, Spanish)
• Greens and Beans Soup (English, Spanish)
• Southern Black-Eyed Peas (English, Spanish)

We have announced our upcoming schedule of English and Spanish language webinars. Registration for the January webinar will open December 17, 2020, register here! 

• Jan. 21, 2021: Using the Nutrition Facts Label in the CACFP
• March 18, 2021: Crediting Store-Bought Combination Baby Foods in the CACFP
• June 17, 2021: Serving Snacks in the CACFP