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:…
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Basic Chicken Soup
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…
Anchovy Vinaigrette
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…
Carrot Greens Chimichurri
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…
Zesty Carrot Salad
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…
Alphabet Soup
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 Bonanza Salad
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…
Corny Tomato Pasta Salad
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…
Black Bean and Corn Quesadillas
kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Box grater (adult needed) Measuring cup Can opener Colander or strainer Small mixing bowl Wooden spoon Large nonstick skillet Heat-proof spatula Large plate, for serving Ingredients 2 8-inch whole-grain tortillas 1⁄2…
Beet and Carrot Slaw Wraps
Rachel Morningstar, from Las Cruces, New Mexico, won our American Grown Recipe Challenge (and a signed copy of First Lady Michelle Obama’s cookbook, American Grown) with this crunchy, colorful wrap. Rachel writes, “I work for a nonprofit called La Semilla Food…