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Operation Yum

Operation Yum empowers Pennsylvania families with school-age children to discover the joy of cooking together!

Through fun and engaging videos featuring real families preparing delicious, nutritious meals, we’re making healthy eating an adventure that’s accessible across the state with free on-demand access and integration into PBS LearningMedia for classroom use.

By involving children in selecting fresh, colorful ingredients and preparing meals side-by-side, we’re helping families build lifelong healthy habits and showing that cooking together is not just nutritious—it’s fun!

Episodes

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Chicken Noodle Soup

This recipe is a little healthier than what you would find in a can. It’s also a great way to use leftover chicken.

9/30/25 | 3m 45s

 

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Pumpkin Mac and Cheese

This meal is an easy way to add extra nutrients to a meal that is already a kid favorite!

9/30/25 | 3m 15s

 

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Orange Cranberry Nut Muffins

These muffins are so good and only take about 30 minutes to make!

9/30/25 | 4m 54s

 

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English Muffin Pizza

This is a great way to make pizza with little kids. They can put as much (or as little) as they want on it!

9/30/25 | 2m 15s

 

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Apple Spice Raisin Snack Mix

Snack mix is a great way to use up things you have leftover at home. This recipe will only take a little bit and is so easy that even little hands can help!

9/30/25 | 3m

 

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Fruit Smoothie Fun!

Smoothies are a quick and tasty way to sneak in veggies—especially for picky eaters! Try this super simple recipe and see what your child thinks.

9/30/25 | 2m 15s

 

 

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