Pasta with Peas
What does “comfort food” mean to you? To us, it means this perfect, familiar dish that’s quick and easy to boot. You actually cook the peas just by draining the pasta over them in the colander! kitchen gear Colander Large…
Meal Type Lunch
Crunchy Herbed Tuna Salad
The cucumbers and herbs make this tuna salad light and summery, and the zippy oil-and-vinegar dressing keeps it that way. It’s delicious in a sandwich or scooped onto a bed of greens. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed)…
Watermelon and Feta Salad
The only tricky part of this salad is cutting up the watermelon! Once that’s done, it’s a snap to make. We love the mix of sweet, juicy watermelon with the sharp, salty feta — and we’re pretty sure you will…
Gonzo Garbanzo
This delicious bean salad is easy to prepare. For best flavor, cover and refrigerate one hour to allow flavors to mingle. We know it’s hard to be so patient, but it really is better this way. kitchen gear Cutting board…
Every Shade of Green Salad
Salad goes great with any kind of meal. We’ve added some unusual tastes to this one. Tell us what you think! kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Large salad bowl Measuring cup Ingredients 1 head romaine lettuce,…
Artichokes
Artichokes are actually in the prickly family of plants called thistles, which might explain why they look so crazy — covered in spiky leaves, like a cross between a vegetable and a dinosaur. But they’re also crazy good for you:…
Basic Chicken Soup
Once you’ve cooked the chicken, this soup is a snap to make. If you’d like to make your own broth, check out our Chicken Broth recipe or take the simple route and use boxed broth. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult…
Anchovy Vinaigrette
Think you hate anchovies? Think again. kitchen gear Cutting board Garlic press or sharp knife (adult needed) Measuring cup Empty bottle or jar with lid Ingredients 2 garlic cloves 4 anchovy filets, minced 1⁄4 cup fresh lemon juice or…
Carrot Greens Chimichurri
Carrots were originally cultivated not for their roots (which is the part we typically eat), but for their sweet-smelling leaves and seeds. If your carrots come with the greens attached, don’t throw them away! Make this sauce. It’s tangy and…
Zesty Carrot Salad
This is a simple salad — a classic in France — that makes the most of the sweetness and crunch of the carrots. It makes a wonderful side dish for any meal you’d typically serve with slaw. kitchen gear Cutting…