Chicken Your Way
This is a nice, easy chicken recipe that’s very versatile. Depending on your mood or the flavors of your meal, you can season the chicken any way you like by adding different ingredients to the dressing. We suggest a few…
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Roasted Turnips
Turnips are often mashed or added to soup or stew, but we like them roasted best of all. Be very careful cutting them, or ask an adult to help you: they’re tough! kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed)…
Make-It-Your-Way Salad Dressing
Start with a simple vinaigrette base (oil and vinegar or lemon juice), and then add whatever seasoning you like to complement the rest of the meal! With our international soups in mind, we’ve made some suggestions, but please feel free…
Toasted Barley and Black Bean Salad
Here’s another salad that you can make the way you like it: with the vegetables we’ve suggested, or your own favorites. We’ve toasted the barley to give it some nuttiness but if you don’t have the time or desire, simply…
Cuban Black Bean Soup
Rich in flavor and soft in texture, black beans are perfect for soup. Black bean soup takes well to the classic Latin-American flavors of cumin, chili, cilantro, and lime — add more or less of any of these, depending on…
Stir Fry Vegetables
Wow! At first glance, this recipe may seem long. It has lots of ingredients, but it isn’t complicated. The trick is to gather all the veggies before you start and cut them to the same size. You’ll be surprised how…
Crusty Cornbread
kitchen gear 8-inch square baking pan (glass preferred but metal ok) Measuring spoons Large mixing bowl Measuring cup Small mixing bowl Large spoon Pot holders Ingredients 1⁄4 cup plus 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 1 1⁄2 cups yellow cornmeal 1⁄2…
Roast Chicken with Oranges
To “chicken out” means to be scared. This easy, hearty meal is nothing to be afraid of. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Large baking sheet with sides Measuring spoons Serving spoon Ingredients 4 chicken thighs, trimmed…
Squashy Chili
Chili can be spicy, but this recipe is mild. If you really want to go for the burn, try adding fresh or dried chiles. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Measuring spoons Measuring cup Strainer or colander Large…
Roasted Vegetables
This is for all you who say you don’t like vegetables. These are awesome! You can eat them hot or cold, alone, or paired with pasta or rice. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Mixing bowl Large baking…