The cucumbers and herbs make this tuna salad light and summery, and the zippy oil-and-vinegar dressing keeps it that way. It’s delicious in a sandwich or scooped onto a bed of greens. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed)…
The only tricky part of this salad is cutting up the watermelon! Once that’s done, it’s a snap to make. We love the mix of sweet, juicy watermelon with the sharp, salty feta — and we’re pretty sure you will…
Come late summer, peaches and tomatoes are bursting from trees and vines. This surprising salad makes the most of their vibrant juiciness, and varies the texture and color with a little creamy green avocado. Serve it as a no-cook side…
In the 1950s, Steve Hanson served a special new dressing at Hidden Valley Ranch, his California dude ranch. Now it’s the most popular salad dressing in the United States! Ranch dressing is typically made with mayonnaise, buttermilk, and herbs, but…
A quesadilla is like a grilled cheese sandwich, but you use a folded tortilla instead of two pieces of bread. It makes a good, quick lunch, or you can serve it with a salad for dinner. You can add any…
We love chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, for their great nutty flavor and their versatility. This particular dish is a favorite; it’s super easy to adapt and can be eaten hot or cold, alone or on top of steamed…
Spinach might be the most “ugh” vegetable we know, even though lots of people love it. This salad recipe is perfect if you’re not sure about spinach. It’s not exactly raw and it’s not exactly cooked. The spinach wilts a…
What does “comfort food” mean to you? To us, it means this perfect, familiar dish that’s quick and easy to boot. You actually cook the peas just by draining the pasta over them in the colander! kitchen gear Colander Large…
Pack a thermos of Alphabet Soup (with or without chicken), and you can spend school lunchtime spelling out your vocabulary words! Or the names of your friends. Or the ingredients of this familiar, comforting soup. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp…
Garbanzo beans, also called chickpeas, are a member of the legume family, which includes peanuts, lentils, peas, and beans such as black, white, kidney, and pinto. They add just the right sturdy texture to pair with the crunchy and juicy…