Double-Vegetable Fried Rice
We love cramming as many vegetables as we can into our fried rice. It’s a great way to try a vegetable that’s new to you. What do you have in your crisper drawer? If you think it might work in…
Meal Type Lunch
Green and White Bean Salad
Kids Advisory Board member Aleeza describes this salad as a “crunchy, velvety bean salad,” and we agree. With its tender beans and tangy dressing, this is the perfect side dish for your picnic! Or, stir in a drained can of…
Green Egg Bake
We like recipes where the oven does most of the work for you—and that’s true for this baked egg dish, an easy breakfast, lunch, or dinner that’s as good cold as it is hot. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife…
Savory Galette
This tomato-and-cheese tart is like a cross between a pizza and an eggless quiche. It’s good hot, warm, or cold, and leftovers—if there are any—are great for packing in your lunchbox. Kids Advisory Board member Clare recommends adding a little…
Pasta with Roasted Bell Pepper Sauce
Roasted peppers make the summeriest pasta around. Just be sure to use the sunset-colored ones (red, orange, or yellow) so that your sauce will be nice and sweet. The sauce can also be served on rice, salmon, chicken, or any…
Tortellini Salad
This is a perfect picnic (or anytime) side dish, but it makes a great main dish too. If we’re serving it as a main, we like to add cheese or beans—or both!— to make it even more satisfying. Kids Advisory…
Sticky Orange Chicken
This dish is a real crowd-pleaser. The sweet citrus glaze makes the chicken sticky and delicious—and it’s easy to make! Tip: Grate the zest before you juice the orange. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Measuring cups Measuring…
Skillet Elote
Elote is a kind of seasoned corn on the cob that you can buy from street vendors in Mexico. Here we’re using frozen corn kernels because it’s wintertime—and because frozen corn is so easy! And it’s still really, really tasty.…
Spice Mixes
Cinnamon Spice Mix: Shake a little on your apple sauce, in a mug of hot cocoa, or on apiece of buttered toast! Or make extra and give some to a friend. kitchen gear Small bowl Spoon Clean jar with a…
Sloppy Joes
Why is it called a sloppy joe? We picture a kid named Joe who is kind of messy but makes a really good sandwich. Kids Advisory Board member Beckett thought this one could be called “Not So Sloppy Joe.” If…