Potato and Pea Salad
Dear Sally, I don’t really like peas, but it would be useful to, because they’re often in things, so I want to like them. I like most other veggies, and I especially like garlicky things. I also love mint and…
Meal Type Dinner
Parmesan Yogurt Dip with Carrots
Zesty dip turns carrots into something special. Of course, if you run out of carrots, you could use another favorite vegetable. Greek yogurt is thicker than regular yogurt, which is why Adam uses it here; you can get it at…
Orange Bean Dip
Of course we’re serving this orange dip with orange vegetables! But feel free to put out any crisp dippables you like. Add whole-wheat crackers and you’ve got a yummy lunch. kitchen gear Can opener Food Processor (adult needed) Measuring cup Measuring…
Corny Black Bean Salad
This salad is perfect for summertime, when corn is in season. You can also use this salad as salsa and scoop it up with tortilla chips or pita bread. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Measuring cup Can…
Black Bean Chili
If you’ve never had meatless chili before, you might be surprised by how incredibly good it is. The black beans make it dark and satisfying, and the spices add all that just-right chili flavor. Serve it as a baked potato…
Pasta e Fagioli
Pasta e fagioli (PAHS-ta ay fah-JOE-lee), or Italian pasta and beans, is a hearty soup that makes a good, simple winter meal. Feel free to experiment with different kinds of beans and different shapes of pasta (you can even use…
Quinoa Tabouli
Tabouli (pronounced tuh-BOO-lee) is a Middle Eastern grain salad traditionally made from cracked wheat (also called bulgur). Here, we’re using quinoa—which is the protein-rich seed of a plant in the grass family—because we like its texture and flavor, but feel…
Lentil Soup with Spinach and Coconut
This soup is tasty and nourishing thanks to lentils, which cook relatively quickly compared to other dried beans. Experiment with the seasonings here, adding more curry powder if you like, or something spicy, such as cayenne, if that’s your thing.…
Broccoli Soup with Cheddar Cheese
When we were looking for a new idea for broccoli soup, we came upon this recipe by chef and restaurant owner Gordon Ramsay. It was hard to believe that broccoli and water could make a great soup, so we had…
Onigirazu Rice ‘Sandwich’
Onigiri is a Japanese snack made from rice that’s shaped into a ball and filled with a tasty ingredient. Onigirazu is onigiri that’s wrapped in seaweed, which makes it even easier—and more fun—to eat. It also travels really well, making…