
Artichokes
Artichokes are actually in the prickly family of plants called thistles, which might explain why they look so crazy — covered in spiky leaves, like a cross between a vegetable and a dinosaur. But they’re also crazy good for you:…
Artichokes are actually in the prickly family of plants called thistles, which might explain why they look so crazy — covered in spiky leaves, like a cross between a vegetable and a dinosaur. But they’re also crazy good for you:…
Once you’ve cooked the chicken, this soup is a snap to make. If you’d like to make your own broth, check out our Chicken Broth recipe or take the simple route and use boxed broth. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult…
Think you hate anchovies? Think again. kitchen gear Cutting board Garlic press or sharp knife (adult needed) Measuring cup Empty bottle or jar with lid Ingredients 2 garlic cloves 4 anchovy filets, minced 1⁄4 cup fresh lemon juice or…
Carrots were originally cultivated not for their roots (which is the part we typically eat), but for their sweet-smelling leaves and seeds. If your carrots come with the greens attached, don’t throw them away! Make this sauce. It’s tangy and…
This is a simple salad — a classic in France — that makes the most of the sweetness and crunch of the carrots. It makes a wonderful side dish for any meal you’d typically serve with slaw. kitchen gear Cutting…
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…
As much as we love this pasta salad, we also love how versatile the corn-and-tomato mixture is! You can stir it into a bowl of rice to make a rice salad, or serve it on its own as a gorgeous…
You will be amazed how easy it is to make your own peanut butter from whole peanuts. It tastes great because it’s so fresh, and it doesn’t have any of the not-so-great-for-you ingredients — like lots of sugar, salt, and…
This recipe comes from Sally’s friend Will Viederman, and it’s great for kids who are scared of tofu (tofu chickens! ha ha) because the peanut butter in the sauce makes it taste so familiar and good. kitchen gear Cutting board…