Roasted Eggplant Tomato Ratatouille
Dear Sally, I’m in 2nd grade and I LOVE to cook. But the food that my mom and I dislike is eggplant. The look of it, the texture — all yuck. We hope that you can make a recipe that…
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Caesar Salad Dressing
Legend has it that chef Caesar Cardini invented this recipe at his Tijuana restaurant, Caesar’s Bar and Grill, in 1924. kitchen gear Cutting board Garlic press or sharp knife (adult needed) Measuring spoons Measuring cup Blender or food processor (adult…
Perfect Polenta
Polenta is an Italian style of cooked cornmeal, and it’s basically the same as grits, which is a traditional dish of the American South (also sometimes known as cornmeal mush). It’s delicious if you eat it like oatmeal, but it’s…
Hearty Irish Oatmeal
Many people don’t want to take the time to cook delicious Irish oatmeal. But 10 minutes of preparation the night before makes this breakfast, made of steel-cut oats, really fast! Of course, if you don’t have time to plan ahead,…
Frittata
Ingredients 1½ pounds seasonal vegetables, such as broccoli, carrots, turnips, or bell peppers 2 medium onions 4 ounces low-fat cheddar cheese 12 medium eggs 1 teaspoon dried dill, thyme, or oregano Non-stick cooking spray ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground…
Italian Stuffed Peppers
Ingredients 3 large bell peppers plus 1/2 small bell pepper (any color) 8 ounces mushrooms 1 small onion 1 clove garlic 3 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese 12 ounces 93% lean ground turkey 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes, no salt added…
Vegetable Lasagna
Ingredients 1 (8-ounce) package whole wheat lasagna noodles 3 cups fresh spinach 8 ounces button mushrooms 1 large zucchini 3 cloves garlic 1 (6-ounce) block mozzarella cheese ½ teaspoon salt, divided 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 teaspoon dried oregano ¼…
Ratatouille
Ingredients 1 small red onion 2 medium cloves garlic 1 small eggplant 1 medium zucchini 1 medium yellow squash 1 large tomato 3 Tablespoons canola oil 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 teaspoon dried oregano ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground…
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Ingredients 8 ounces whole wheat spaghetti (1/2 (16-ounce) package) 1 small onion 2 cloves garlic 1 large egg 1 pound 93% lean ground turkey or beef 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon…
The Bosnian Pot
Ingredients 2 1/4 pounds beef, cubed 1 head cabbage 2 1/2 carrots (can use 2-3) 3 1/2 tomatoes, large 3 1/2 potatoes, large 2 medium onions 2 garlic cloves, sliced (or more) 2 green peppers 1/2 tablespoon cooking oil 1/2…