Stir Fry Vegetables
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…
Meal Type Dinner
Crusty Cornbread
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…
Roast Chicken with Oranges
To “chicken out” means to be scared. This easy, hearty meal is nothing to be afraid of. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Large baking sheet with sides Measuring spoons Serving spoon Ingredients 4 chicken thighs, trimmed…
Squashy Chili
Chili can be spicy, but this recipe is mild. If you really want to go for the burn, try adding fresh or dried chiles. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Measuring spoons Measuring cup Strainer or colander Large…
Roasted Vegetables
This is for all you who say you don’t like vegetables. These are awesome! You can eat them hot or cold, alone, or paired with pasta or rice. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Mixing bowl Large baking…
Turkey Chili
Chili is pretty great in the winter! It warms you up on the inside. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Measuring spoons Measuring cup Can opener Strainer or colander Large heavy-bottomed pot with a lid Large spoon Pot…
Sweet Potato and Chickpea Curry
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,…
Chicken Adobo
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…
Roasted Wild (and-not-so-wild) Mushrooms
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…
Classic Beef Chili
Here’s a Tex-Mex classic: a hearty stew from the American Southwest that uses a delicious mix of Mexican spices. This recipe makes lots and lots so be sure to invite some friends to dinner. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife…