Roasted Root Vegetables
We love serving these root vegetables with chicken, but you can also eat them cold, by themselves, or paired with pasta or rice, and even in frittatas. Feel free to add or substitute other root vegetables such as turnips or…
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Winter Salad with Orange Vinaigrette
We call this a “winter salad” because it uses cabbage, a cold-season vegetable, and citrus, which is grown during the winter months. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Measuring cup Measuring spoons Clean jar with tight-fitting lid Medium-sized…
Roasted Chicken
A roasted chicken is one of those easy-but-great meals, perfect for the cooler season: the oven does all the work, but when you bring that beautifully golden chicken to the table on a platter, you’ll feel like you did something…
Rainbow Sandwich
Get all of your healthy hues in one fabulous sandwich! kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Ingredients 2 slices whole-wheat bread 1 slice of your favorite cheese Topping options listed below Notes TRY THIS: Wrap your Rainbow…
Red Beans and Rice
Rice and beans is a tasty, filling meal. And it’s inexpensive to make! The expression “I don’t know beans” means “I know very little” because beans cost so little. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Medium-size pot with…
Rad Radish Salad
Think you hate radishes? Think again. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Measuring cup Measuring spoons Large bowl Ingredients 3 cups spring mix salad greens 3 to 4 radishes, thinly sliced 1 small orange or tangerine, peeled,…
Pesto Pasta with Green Vegetables
We’re going seriously green here with our veggie selection and the vibrant basil pesto! If you don’t have leftover pasta, you can, of course, cook some fresh. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Measuring cup Measuring spoons Large…
Savory Galette
This tomato-and-cheese tart is like a cross between a pizza and an eggless quiche. It’s good hot, warm, or cold, and leftovers—if there are any—are great for packing in your lunchbox. Kids Advisory Board member Clare recommends adding a little…
Caesar Salad Dressing
Legend has it that chef Caesar Cardini invented this recipe at his Tijuana restaurant, Caesar’s Bar and Grill, in 1924. kitchen gear Cutting board Garlic press or sharp knife (adult needed) Measuring spoons Measuring cup Blender or food processor (adult…
Chicken with Zippy Green Sauce
The green sauce makes this recipe bright and tangy, and the chicken is easy to cook. If you prefer, feel free to swap in 4 boneless pork chops. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Paper towels Measuring spoons…