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…
You might be used to steaming rice, but you’ll get better results (and never risk burning it) when you boil it in lots of water and then drain it, the way you’d cook pasta. Once you get the hang of…
Feta cheese on fruit? Try it. There’s something surprisingly delicious about the combination of salty cheese and sweet, juicy melon. Kids Advisory Board member Liana said the “feta cheese gave the fruit a super unique and flavorful taste, which I…
Eating a bowl of buckwheat noodles before midnight on New Year’s Eve is an old Japanese tradition that is supposed to bring long life and prosperity in the year ahead. Look for soba noodles in the Asian section of your…
Potatoes are the world’s fourth-largest food crop, after rice, wheat, and corn. Here’s a way to make the flavor really pop! kitchen gear Sharp knife (adult needed) Fork Potholders Soup spoon Mixing bowl Measuring cup Small baking pan Ingredients 2…
Tarragon was used by the Greeks as early as 500 BC. They used it as a cure for toothaches! This salad is great as a sandwich or on top of a green salad. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult…
One of the most important skills you can develop as a cook is learning to taste food. That means that you taste a dish before you serve it, to figure out if it needs anything — even if you’ve already…
If you have fresh herbs handy — cilantro, basil, or mint — stir some into the batter. They add a wonderful flavor to the finished dish. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Box grater Colander Large bowl Measuring…
This is a nice, easy chicken recipe that’s very versatile. Depending on your mood or the flavors of your meal, you can season the chicken any way you like by adding different ingredients to the dressing. We suggest a few…
Everybody seems to love this crunchy, garlicky, cheesy salad. You can make it without the salmon, of course, for a great side dish — but the salmon really turns it into a one-dish meal. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife…