Roasted Eggplant Tomato Ratatouille
Dear Sally, I’m in 2nd grade and I LOVE to cook. But the food that my mom and I dislike is eggplant. The look of it, the texture — all yuck. We hope that you can make a recipe that…
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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…
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,…
Double-Vegetable Fried Rice
We love cramming as many vegetables as we can into our fried rice. It’s a great way to try a vegetable that’s new to you. What do you have in your crisper drawer? If you think it might work in…
Green and White Bean Salad
Kids Advisory Board member Aleeza describes this salad as a “crunchy, velvety bean salad,” and we agree. With its tender beans and tangy dressing, this is the perfect side dish for your picnic! Or, stir in a drained can of…
Chicken Bites
You can make this oven-fried chicken with whole thighs or breasts, but cutting them into smaller pieces produces a crunchier and more tender result. Plus it’s more fun to eat smaller pieces at a picnic. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp…