Fish Tacos
There are lots of ingredients to prepare, but this isn’t a hard recipe to make, and the tacos are so good. If you don’t have (or like) all the taco bar fixings, just use what’s on hand! kitchen gear Cutting…
Meal Type Lunch
Crispy Tofu with Broccoli
For a change of pace, have a meatless Monday or a vegetarian sheet-pan dinner. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Clean dish towel or paper towels Rimmed baking sheet Medium-sized mixing bowl Measuring spoons Measuring cup Peeler (adult…
Beans and Greens
When you first chop up these ingredients, they’ll look like a mountain of greens. Don’t worry! They cook down to about 1/4 of their starting size. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Can opener Colander or strainer Large skillet…
Beanie Burger
Beans give you protein for muscles and carbohydrates for energy. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Can opener Small bowl Mixing bowl Fork Measuring cups Skillet Ingredients 1 16-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed with cold…
Hearty Three-Bean Soup
This tasty, filling soup is a great reason to try cooking your own dried beans from scratch! But canned beans are just fine too. For 6 cups of beans you’ll need 1 pound of dried beans, cooked, or three 15-ounce cans of…
Panzanella (Bread Salad)
Gnaw hear this! Dried bread adds a lot of bite to a late-summer salad. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Baking sheet Measuring spoons Measuring cups Large bowl Ingredients 2 ripe tomatoes, washed, cored, and chopped 1…
Pan-Roasted Asparagus
Spring is asparagus season. Get it while it’s fresh! kitchen gear Large skillet Measuring spoon Ingredients 1 bunch asparagus 1 teaspoon olive oil 2 tablespoons cold water 1⁄4 lemon Instructions Put the asparagus, water, and oil in the…
Not Your Grandma’s Fried Chicken
Oven-fried chicken is way better than pan-fried. It tastes better, is better for you, and doesn’t smoke up the kitchen! kitchen gear Baking sheet Mixing spoon or whisk Large plate Large bowl Fork or whisk Large skillet or frying pan…
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?…
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…