Lentils are shaped like flying saucers, and they come in lots of different colors: regular lentils can be green or brown, and then there are small marbled-green French lentils, black Beluga lentils, and “red” lentils that are actually orange. For…
These Hanukkah favorites are traditionally fried in oil to celebrate the oil of the eight nights of lights (like a menorah — the special Hanukkah candle holder — does). Our potato pancakes are oven-baked, which makes them easier, crunchier, and healthier — but…
Because they’re full of protein, fiber, vitamins, and deliciousness, we use beans all the time in our recipes. It’s fine to use beans from a can, but dried beans cooked from scratch are even tastier and less expensive. The method…
Gnaw hear this! Dried bread adds a lot of bite to a late-summer salad. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Baking sheet Measuring spoons Measuring cups Large bowl Ingredients 2 ripe tomatoes, washed, cored, and chopped 1…
Spring is asparagus season. Get it while it’s fresh! kitchen gear Large skillet Measuring spoon Ingredients 1 bunch asparagus 1 teaspoon olive oil 2 tablespoons cold water 1⁄4 lemon Instructions Put the asparagus, water, and oil in the…
For something delicious, try turkey, pork, or lamb. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Measuring spoons Skillet Ingredients 1 pound ground turkey, pork, or lamb 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper 4 hamburger rolls, sliced…
The biggest tofu myth is that it has no taste. It quickly takes on the most delicious flavors. Serve this dish plain or with mango chutney* mixed with yogurt. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Clean dish towel…
This recipe is yummy and easy: The oven does most of the work for you. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) or kitchen scissors Large ovenproof skillet or baking pan Grater or zester Small mixing bowl Measuring spoons…
Oven-fried chicken is way better than pan-fried. It tastes better, is better for you, and doesn’t smoke up the kitchen! kitchen gear Baking sheet Mixing spoon or whisk Large plate Large bowl Fork or whisk Large skillet or frying pan…
Chicken broth is readily available at any grocery store, but it’s great to make from scratch if you’ve just made a roasted chicken. Make sure to use the leftovers from a carved chicken and not from your plate. kitchen gear…