Ratatouille is my son’s all-time favorite Disney and Pixar movie. We probably have watched it over 100 times! And I have to admit, I love it, too. And every time I watch it makes me super hungry and inspires me to cook! I love the film’s French-inspired cuisine and have always wished the recipes would come to life for me at home.

 

 

Well now I am in luck because Dole Food Company just launched the “Now We’re (All) Cooking” Initiative inspired by Disney and Pixar’s Ratatouille that includes 20 new recipes inspired by the movie that you can make from the comfort of your own home! And if you head to the Dole website, you can also download different activities for your children to create and color like Dole and Ratatouille placemats, their own Dole Chef hat, and more!

 

 

As a therapist, I strongly believe that cooking is therapeutic and I love cooking with my children. They are my “Little Chef’s” and cooking together really enhances our parent child attachment. Plus we have the best conversations in the kitchen and around the dinner table. Some of the recipes are very kid friendly and quick and easy to make. Many of them only require a few ingredients that are fun for the kids to help make with you! And all of the recipes have an approved Disney check, so you know they have nutritional value and a lot of fruits and vegetables.

 

In this blog, I will be sharing all 20 new recipes! And, stay tuned because next week I will be attending a Dole virtual cooking class where I will make two of these recipes, the Little-Chef Potato-Leek Soup and Oui Oui Wafer Banana Macarons, from the comfort of my own home! AND, I will be hosting a BIG GIVEAWAY where you can win a “Now We’re (All) Cooking” Prize Pack & At-Home Restaurant Kit. The campaign prize pack includes merchandise from Dole, Curious Chef, and BoxLunch featuring Disney and Pixar’s Ratatouille!

 

Drinks

 

Berry French 75 Mocktail

 

 

Minutes: 20

Difficulty: 1

Ingredients: 8

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• ½ DOLE® Lemon, juiced (about 2 tablespoons)
• 1½ teaspoons agave nectar
• 12 DOLE® Blueberries
• 8 DOLE® Raspberries
• 4 DOLE® Blackberries, halved
• Ice
• 1¼ cups sparkling water
• Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)

Directions: Head to the Dole website for step by step instructions!

 

Breakfast

 

Veggies Voila! Buckwheat Crepes

 

 

Minutes: 65

Difficulty: 2

Ingredients: 17

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• 2 large eggs
• 1¼ cups soy free oat milk
• ½ cup buckwheat flour
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• ¾ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 package (8 ounces) DOLE® Mushrooms, stems trimmed and thinly sliced
• ½ cup chopped DOLE® Red Onion
• ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bunch DOLE® Asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 2 cups)
• ½ cup chopped DOLE® Carrots
• ½ cup chopped DOLE® Celery
• 2 cups packed chopped DOLE® Baby Spinach
• Nonstick cooking spray
• ¾ cup fat free ricotta cheese

Directions: Head to the Dole website for step by step instructions!

 

Famous Remy Ratatouille Omelet

 

 

Minutes: 25

Difficulty: 1

Ingredients: 8

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• 6 large egg whites
• 5 large eggs
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon white pepper
• 2 cups ratatouille (from Rustic Ratatouille recipe)
• Gluten free nonstick cooking spray
• ¼ cup fat free feta cheese
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives

Directions: Head to the Dole website for step by step instructions!

 

Appetizers

 

Five-Star Vegan Cheese Spread

 

 

Minutes: 40

Difficulty: 1

Ingredients: 14

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• 1 large DOLE® Potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes (about 9 ounces)
• 1 cup raw cashews
• 2 garlic cloves
• ¼ cup nutritional yeast
• ¼ cup plain vegan cream cheese, softened
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice (from 1 DOLE® Lemon)
• 2 tablespoons miso paste
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• 3 cups DOLE® Broccoli florets
• 3 cups DOLE® Cauliflower florets
• 2 large DOLE® Carrots, peeled and cut into 3 x ½-inch sticks
• 1 DOLE® Green or Red Apple, cut into wedges
• ½ (14-ounce) whole wheat baguette, cut into 1-inch cubes

Directions: Head to the Dole website for step by step instructions!

 

Ratatouille-Stuffed Mushrooms

 

 

Minutes: 50

Difficulty: 2

Ingredients: 16

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• Gluten free nonstick cooking spray
• 12 medium DOLE® Mushrooms
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1½ tablespoons olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• ½ cup peeled and finely chopped Italian eggplant
• ¼ cup brunoise red or orange bell pepper
• ¼ cup chopped Roma tomato
• 2 tablespoons brunoise DOLE® Red Onion
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• ⅓ cup brunoise green and/or yellow squash
• 2 tablespoons chopped pine nuts
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh Italian parsley
• 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

Directions: Head to the Dole website for step by step instructions!

 

Soups

 

Little Chef Potato-Leek Soup

 

 

Minutes: 38

Difficulty: 1

Ingredients: 16

Servings: 6

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large leek, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
• 2 cups small DOLE® Cauliflower florets
• ½ cup chopped DOLE® Carrots
• ½ cup chopped DOLE® Celery
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 large DOLE® Potato, peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes
• 1 cup unsalted vegetable stock
• 3 cups gluten free and soy free oat milk
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh Italian parsley plus additional for garnish (optional)
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (from 1 DOLE® Lemon
• 6 tablespoons gluten free breadcrumbs for garnish (optional)

Directions: Head to the Dole website for step by step instructions!

 

Salads

 

Gusteau Scallop and Pineapple Salad

 

 

Minutes: 23

Difficulty: 1

Ingredients: 11

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• 1 ripe yellow DOLE® Plantain, peeled and cut crosswise into 8 (1-inch-thick) pieces
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¾ teaspoon black pepper
• 8 fresh dry or frozen large sea scallops, thawed if necessary, patted dry (about 9 ounces)
• ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
• 3 cups packed DOLE® Spring Mix
• ½ cup finely chopped DOLE® Pineapple
• ¼ cup pomegranate seeds
• ¼ cup sliced almonds
• 1 tablespoon Champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar

Directions: Head to the Dole website for step by step instructions!

 

Pepper Crusted Tuna Cucumber Crunch Salad

 

 

Minutes: 20

Difficulty: 2

Ingredients: 8

Servings: 8

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons coarsely ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme
• 4 (1-inch-thick) tuna steaks (about 10 ounces each)
• 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons olive oil
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• 1 bag (12.2 ounces) DOLE® Chopped Sunflower Crunch Kit™
• 1¼ cups thinly sliced English cucumber
• 1 cup thinly sliced DOLE® Radishes

Directions: Head to the Dole website for step by step instructions!

 

Side Dishes

 

Air Fried Sweet Frites with Pineapple Sauce

 

 

Minutes: 55

Difficulty: 1

Ingredients: 12

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• 1 garlic clove, minced
• ½ cup finely chopped DOLE® Pineapple
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 2 teaspoons finely chopped jalapeño pepper
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 tablespoon plus 1½ teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 large DOLE® Sweet Potatoes, peeled and cut lengthwise into ½-inch thick slices, then sliced ¼-inch thick crosswise
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• ¼ teaspoon gluten free chipotle powder
• ½ teaspoon gluten free garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt

Directions: Head to the Dole website for step by step instructions!

 

Sandwiches

 

Cafe Tuna Sandwiches

 

 

Minutes: 15

Difficulty: 1

Ingredients: 8

Servings: 6

Ingredients:

• ½ cup drained and coarsely chopped oil-marinated artichokes
• 3 tablespoons fat free mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (from 1 DOLE® Lemon)
• 1 loaf (16 ounces) whole wheat baguette, cut crosswise into quarters, then horizontally in half
• 12 DOLE® Butter Lettuce leaves
• 2 sliced Tuna au Poivre steaks (from Tuna au Poivre & Radish-Cucumber Crunch Salad recipe)
• ½ cup thinly sliced cucumber (from Tuna au Poivre & Radish-Cucumber Crunch Salad recipe)
• ½ cup thinly sliced radishes (from Tuna au Poivre & Radish-Cucumber Crunch Salad recipe)

Directions: Head to the Dole website for step by step instructions!

 

French Onion Turkey Bistro Sandwich

 

 

Minutes: 10

Difficulty: 1

Ingredients: 5

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 4 whole wheat buns
• 12 ounces thinly sliced turkey breast (from Dutch Oven French Onion Turkey Breast recipe)
• 2/3 cup caramelized onions (from Dutch Oven French Onion Turkey Breast recipe)
• 1 cup DOLE® Baby Arugula

Directions: Head to the Dole website for step by step instructions!

 

Meals

 

Critic’s Choice Rustic Ratatouille

 

 

Minutes: 83

Difficulty: 1

Ingredients: 15

Servings: 6

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 medium green and/or red bell peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1½ medium DOLE® Red Onions, chopped
• 1 medium eggplant, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 medium zucchini, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 3 cups small DOLE® Cauliflower florets
• 2 cups small DOLE® Broccoli florets
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme plus additional sprigs for garnish
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 can (28 ounces) whole peeled tomatoes, juice reserved and tomatoes quartered
• 1½ DOLE® Lemons, juiced (about 6 tablespoons)
• 2 cups whole wheat pearl couscous
• 1 cup DOLE® Baby Arugula

Directions: Head to the Dole website for step by step instructions!

 

Dutch Oven French Onion Turkey

 

 

Minutes: 60

Difficulty: 2

Ingredients: 11

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• 1 boneless, skinless turkey breast, thawed if necessary (about 2 pounds)
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 cup white whole wheat flour
• 2 large DOLE® Yellow Onions, julienned
• 1 pinch baking soda
• 2 cups less-sodium chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons whole wheat breadcrumbs
• Nonstick cooking spray
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh Italian parsley

Directions: Head to the Dole website for step by step instructions!

 

Anyone Can Cook Coq Au Vin

 

 

Minutes: 90

Difficulty: 1

Ingredients: 16

Servings: 6

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons natural buttery spread with olive oil
• 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 3 stalks DOLE® Celery, chopped
• 2 medium DOLE® Carrots, chopped
• 1 medium DOLE® White Onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 DOLE® Lemon, juiced (about ¼ cup)
• 2 cups less-sodium chicken broth
• ½ cup 100% red grape juice
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme plus additional for garnish (optional)
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
• ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cups quartered DOLE® Mushrooms
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

Directions: Head to the Dole website for step by step instructions!

 

Parisienne Snapper in Parchment

 

 

Minutes: 40

Difficulty: 2

Ingredients: 13

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• 2 medium DOLE® Carrots, chopped
• 1 DOLE® Lemon, juiced (about ¼ cup)
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 small fennel bulb, fennel fronds reserved for garnish, bulb thinly sliced
• 2 cups DOLE® Cauliflower florets
• 2 cups quartered DOLE® Mushrooms
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
• 2 tablespoons drained and rinsed capers
• 1½ tablespoons olive oil
• ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 4 skinless red snapper fillets (about 1¼ pounds)
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions: Head to the Dole website for step by step instructions!

 

Veggie Linguini a la Linguini

 

 

Minutes: 35

Difficulty: 1

Ingredients: 10

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• ½ (16-ounce) package whole wheat linguine pasta
• 1½ tablespoons olive oil
• 1 DOLE® Sweet Potato, peeled and chopped
• ½ cup chopped DOLE® Red Onion
• 2 cups thinly sliced DOLE® Brussels Sprouts
• 1 cup DOLE® Baby Arugula
• ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3½ tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions: Head to the Dole website for step by step instructions!

 

 

Desserts

 

Sweet Apple-touille Remekins

 

 

Minutes: 55

Difficulty: 2

Ingredients: 8

Servings: 6

Ingredients:

• 1 DOLE® Banana, peeled
• ¼ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
• 1½ tablespoons coconut sugar
• 1 teaspoon rum extract
• ½ teaspoon gluten free ground cinnamon
• Gluten free nonstick cooking spray
• 2 DOLE® Green and/or Red Apples, halved, cored and sliced ⅛-inch thick crosswise (about 80 slices)
• 1 large Bosc pear, halved, cored and sliced ⅛-inch thick crosswise (about 40 slices)

Directions: Head to the Dole website for step by step instructions!

 

Provincial Pineapple-Banana Bundt Cake

 

 

Minutes: 75

Difficulty: 1

Ingredients: 12

Servings: 24

Ingredients:

• Nonstick cooking spray
• 1 cup chopped DOLE® Pineapple
• 2 cups white whole wheat flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
• ½ cup coconut sugar
• ⅓ cup natural buttery spread with olive oil
• 4 ripe DOLE® Bananas, peeled and mashed (about 1⅓ cups)
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• ½ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
• ⅓ cup powdered sugar

Directions: Head to the Dole website for step by step instructions!

 

Plantain Chocolate Mousse

 

 

Minutes: 20

Difficulty: 1

Ingredients: 9

Servings: 8

Ingredients:

• 1 package (12 ounces) silken tofu
• 1 black DOLE® Plantain, peeled (about 6½ ounces)
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 kiwi, peeled and chopped
• ½ cup finely chopped DOLE® Pineapple
• ⅓ cup DOLE® Raspberries
• 1 tablespoon chopped unsalted roasted cashews
• 1 tablespoon toasted coconut chips

Directions: Head to the Dole website for step by step instructions!

 

Oui Oui Water Banana Macarons

 

 

Minutes: 25

Difficulty: 1

Ingredients: 6

Servings: 16

Ingredients:

• ½ (8-ounce) package plain vegan cream cheese
• 1 small ripe DOLE® Banana, peeled and mashed (about ⅓ cup)
• 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
• ½ kiwi, peeled and finely chopped
• 16 drained mandarin oranges in mandarin orange juice, halved crosswise
• 64 vanilla wafer cookies

Directions: Head to the Dole website for step by step instructions!