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…
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.…
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…
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…
Have you heard of people “massaging” the kale for their salads? We’re just using a spoon here—or tongs—but the idea is the same: Stir the raw leaves with lemon juice, oil, and salt to make them as tender as possible…
This is a classic summer side dish. We don’t usually call for bags of vegetables that are already cut, but we make an exception for coleslaw because it’s tricky to cut cabbage very thinly. If you want to give it…
This makes a suprising and delicious breakfast or lunch — or a nutritious April Fool’s trick (You thought it was eggs!). It’s a veggie-loaded stirfry of crumbled tofu with a little garlic and curry powder for flavor, and turmeric (or yellow…
Eggs are a great source of protein, the building block of muscles! kitchen gear Measuring spoons Short glass Small skillet Spatula Plate Ingredients 2 large eggs 1⁄2 teaspoon olive or canola oil 2 whole-wheat English muffins, cut in half. Toast…
We love to make something special for a holiday breakfast, especially if we’ve got guests. But if you’re not feeding a crowd, you can halve this recipe and bake it in an 8-inch square baking pan. kitchen gear Cutting board…
Ingredients 1 cup instant pearl barley 4 cups water 2 whole bay leaves 3 medium onions 2 medium celery stalks 1 medium green, red, yellow, or orange bell pepper 2 medium cloves garlic 1 Tablespoon canola oil 4 ounces ground…