Potato and Pea Salad
Dear Sally, I don’t really like peas, but it would be useful to, because they’re often in things, so I want to like them. I like most other veggies, and I especially like garlicky things. I also love mint and…
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Parmesan Yogurt Dip with Carrots
Zesty dip turns carrots into something special. Of course, if you run out of carrots, you could use another favorite vegetable. Greek yogurt is thicker than regular yogurt, which is why Adam uses it here; you can get it at…
Delicious Do-It-Yourself Lettuce Wraps
This is our version of a Thai-style lettuce wrap, and it’s like a cross between a taco and a salad. All you have to do is prepare the ingredients and set them out: everyone assembles their own wraps, which makes…
Curly Kale Slaw
As long as it’s fresh, you can use any kind of kale: green kale, purple kale, or dinosaur kale, which is the kind that has warty, prehistoric-looking leaves. Kale is in the cabbage family, and some people who don’t like…
Orange Bean Dip
Of course we’re serving this orange dip with orange vegetables! But feel free to put out any crisp dippables you like. Add whole-wheat crackers and you’ve got a yummy lunch. kitchen gear Can opener Food Processor (adult needed) Measuring cup Measuring…
Corny Black Bean Salad
This salad is perfect for summertime, when corn is in season. You can also use this salad as salsa and scoop it up with tortilla chips or pita bread. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Measuring cup Can…
Cool Red Gazpacho
If you like salsa, you’ll like gazpacho. Sometimes called a liquid salad, gazpacho come from Spain but is served in Portugal and Latin American countries too! kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Mixing bowl Wooden spoon or fork…
ChopChop Salad
This chopped salad is all about the crunch—and it’s a great way to test your knife skills! Feel free to add shredded cheese, fresh herbs, and any other fresh vegetables you like, such as diced avocado, sliced scallions, and shredded…
Summery Grain Salad
Have you ever eaten the Middle Eastern wheat salad called tabouli? This recipe is similar—and similarly delicious. If you want to turn it into a main dish, just stir in a can of drained beans or tuna—or, like Kids Advisory…
Crusty Baked Potatoes
These potatoes are crunchy on the outside and fluffy on the inside—just the way we like them. For even crustier potatoes, cook them right on the floor of your oven! Kids Advisory Board member Yahmai described the hardest part of…