Start with a simple vinaigrette base (oil and vinegar or lemon juice), and then add whatever seasoning you like to complement the rest of the meal! With our international soups in mind, we’ve made some suggestions, but please feel free…
Here’s another salad that you can make the way you like it: with the vegetables we’ve suggested, or your own favorites. We’ve toasted the barley to give it some nuttiness but if you don’t have the time or desire, simply…
Rich in flavor and soft in texture, black beans are perfect for soup. Black bean soup takes well to the classic Latin-American flavors of cumin, chili, cilantro, and lime — add more or less of any of these, depending on…
Wow! At first glance, this recipe may seem long. It has lots of ingredients, but it isn’t complicated. The trick is to gather all the veggies before you start and cut them to the same size. You’ll be surprised how…
kitchen gear 8-inch square baking pan (glass preferred but metal ok) Measuring spoons Large mixing bowl Measuring cup Small mixing bowl Large spoon Pot holders Ingredients 1⁄4 cup plus 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 1 1⁄2 cups yellow cornmeal 1⁄2…
A classic beef burger is simple and perfect and so much better than anything you can buy. Plus, you can top it with whatever you like! kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Measuring spoons Large skillet Ingredients …
Everybody loves lasagna, and our fuss-free recipe makes it nice and easy: the pasta and sauce layer up beautifully without a lot of effort on your part. Just make sure to keep the heat nice and low so that the…
Serve this fragrant and colorful Indian stew over rice. Curry powder is actually a Western invention, but it’s a mix of traditional Indian spices that might include coriander, turmeric, chiles, cumin, fennel, black pepper, garlic, ginger, fenugreek, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves,…
This rich and tangy stew is the unofficial national dish of the Philippines. The recipe is a little more time consuming, and has a few more steps, than our usual fare, but we think it’s well worth the time and…
You’ll likely be surprised at the huge amount of mushrooms in this recipe, but since mushrooms are mostly water, they shrink a huge amount after they’ve been roasted. These make a tasty side dish, and they’re also great as a…