Meal Type Dinner

Brussels Sprouts for Emma

Dear Sally: Brussels sprouts. Personally I love them, but for some reason whenever someone mentions that vegetable my father and friends shudder. I am curious, how can I make them so my family and friends will beg for another helping?…

Red Beans and Rice

Rice and beans is a tasty, filling meal. And it’s inexpensive to make! The expression “I don’t know beans” means “I know very little” because beans cost so little. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Medium-size pot with…

Rad Radish Salad

Think you hate radishes? Think again. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Measuring cup Measuring spoons Large bowl Ingredients   3 cups spring mix salad greens 3 to 4 radishes, thinly sliced 1 small orange or tangerine, peeled,…

Pesto Pasta with Green Vegetables

We’re going seriously green here with our veggie selection and the vibrant basil pesto! If you don’t have leftover pasta, you can, of course, cook some fresh. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Measuring cup Measuring spoons Large…

Avocado and Grapefruit Salad

Rich, creamy avocado goes beautifully with juicy, tangy grapefruit in this simple and delicious salad. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Measuring spoons Serving bowl Salad servers or tongs Ingredients   1 grapefruit 2 avocados 1 tablespoon olive…

Parsley Puree

This makes a wonderful gift for anyone who might like a fresh-tasting, bright green spreadable sauce in the middle of winter! It goes well with many dishes, including meat and fish, grains and pasta, roasted vegetables, and scrambled eggs. It’s…

Roasted Chicken and Vegetables

We like to cook this all on one sheet pan because it’s easy and there’s less cleanup. If you want to feed more people, you can roast two chickens on one sheet pan, and roast the vegetables separately. kitchen gear…

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…

Roasted Root Vegetables

We love serving these root vegetables with chicken, but you can also eat them cold, by themselves, or paired with pasta or rice, and even in frittatas. Feel free to add or substitute other root vegetables such as turnips or…

Winter Salad with Orange Vinaigrette

We call this a “winter salad” because it uses cabbage, a cold-season vegetable, and citrus, which is grown during the winter months. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Measuring cup Measuring spoons Clean jar with tight-fitting lid Medium-sized…