BaBa Ghanoush
Spread this herby, lemony dip on a sandwich, dollop it onto a salad, or scoop it up with raw vegetables or whole-grain crackers or pita. And just so you know? It’s pronounced bah-bah gah-NOOSH. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife…
Meal Type Lunch
Pan-Roasted Green Beans
You might be used to eating bright-green beans — but we’re looking for brown spots here! They give the beans loads of flavor. kitchen gear Clean kitchen scissors or knife Measuring spoons Large skillet (not non-stick) Tongs Ingredients 1⁄2…
Marinated Tofu
Tofu is a great first ingredient to practice cooking on: since it’s safe to eat raw, you don’t have to worry too much about how long you cook it, and since it’s so plain, it really soaks up whatever flavors you use. This…
Roasted Fall Favorites
In this recipe, two favorite fall vegetables are mixed together: Brussels sprouts, which look like little cabbages because they’re part of the same family, and sweet potatoes, which are nice and—you guessed it—sweet. We like it as a side dish…
West African Peanut Stew
This rich, beautiful stew is also called “groundnut stew” or maafe, which originated in Mali and is enjoyed throughout West Africa. The turmeric amps up the vibrant yellow color, but if you don’t have it, you can just add more…
Roasted Acorn Squash
You can cook other squash the same way, although you may need to deal with their shape a little differently during the cutting process; as long as you end up with thinnish wedges or slices, they’ll come out right. Very…
Zucchini “Spaghetti”
Zucchini “Spaghetti” is a perfect recipe for pasta lovers who are looking to shake up this classic noodle dish. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife or spiralizer (adult needed) Measuring spoons Medium skillet Ingredients 2 teaspoons olive oil 2 tablespoons…
Triple Green Pasta
The peas add little bursts of sweetness that really make this delicious. In keeping with our green theme, we used spinach pasta here — but you can use whole-grain pasta, if you prefer. Make only half the box of pasta,…
Parsley Pesto
Do you think of parsley as a garnish? Think again! Sure, classic Italian pesto is made with basil, but you might be surprised by how good this version is. You might even like it better! (We won’t tell anybody’s Italian…
Green Gazpacho
We’ve decided to give this Spanish dish a green twist! Typical gazpacho is a cold soup made from tomatoes, but we’ve swapped in some of our other favorite fruits and vegetables along with tangy yogurt or buttermilk. Make it on…