Homemade Ricotta
Remember Little Miss Muffet? When you make ricotta cheese, you use acid (lemon juice or vinegar) to curdle the milk, which means you get the protein in it to clump together into a mixture of curds and the watery leftover whey. It…
Meal Type Lunch
Green Apple Fattoush
Fattoush (pronounced fah-TOOSH) is a Middle Eastern salad traditionally made with vegetables, herbs, and toasted pita bread. Our friend Ana Sortun makes it a little differently depending on the season, but in our favorite version she swaps out the usual…
East African Mango and Cucumber salad
This salad offers fantastic combinations of crunchy and soft, sweet and tart. East Africa includes the countries Kenya, Tanzania, and Ethiopia. East Africans have been eating mangoes since Persian traders brought them to Africa in the 10th century. kitchen gear…
Creamy Crunchy Caesar Salad
Don’t let the name fool you! This is an American salad, not an Italian one. Our recipe has three parts, but they each contribute to making an incredible salad. Plus, making the dressing can be done ahead of time, as…
Greek Pasta Salad
kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Measuring cup Measuring spoons Large mixing bowl Small mixing bowl Whisk Large spoon or rubber spatula, for stirring Ingredients 8 ounces whole-grain pasta (such as fusilli, rotini, or penne), cooked and…
Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwich – Toasted!
“Going bananas” means being really silly. The expression comes from the way monkeys act when they get fed. We bet you’ll go bananas for this treat! kitchen gear Dinner knife Measuring spoons Skillet Metal spatula Ingredients 4 slices whole-wheat,…
Friendly Fried Rice
This dish is great for any meal — breakfast, lunch, or dinner — and as good cold as it is hot! You can make this with freshly cooked rice, but we don’t recommend it — it’s best if the rice…
Roasted Radishes
The radishes will take less time to roast if they’re smaller and/or older, and a little longer if they’re bigger and/or juicier. Start checking them after 15 minutes, and roast them longer if they need it. You want the white…
Any-Bean Dip
Move over, mayo! This dip can be made with any kind of bean (kidney, black, white, and chickpeas are our favorites). It’s a great addition to turkey or cheese sandwiches. Or fill a sandwich with vegetables and bean dip, the…
Classic Chicken Salad
Here’s a crowd-pleasing sandwich filler that is quick and easy to make. If you find that your packed sandwich gets soggy, try bringing the chicken salad in a thermos and making your sandwich right before you eat it — or…