Make a jar of this bright-tasting, green-flecked salad dressing — and then use it to make something else! We use the vinaigrette in a number of recipes in this issue — the Build-Your-Own Grain Salad, Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes, and Three…
This is an easy side dish that goes well with lots of different main courses. It’s also good to bring to a picnic or potluck. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Mixing bowl Measuring cup Measuring spoons Ingredients…
This coleslaw stays crisp and fresh-tasting because of its light vinaigrette dressing, which is just a mixture of oil, vinegar, and seasonings. Adding one of the five fruits — take your pick of oranges, clementines, grapefruit, apple, or pear —…
Love mashed potatoes? Then you’ll love mashed cauliflower. It looks so similar that at first you might do a double take! But cauliflower actually has more nutrients than potatoes. (That can be our little secret.) This makes a great base…
We like recipes where everything is thrown in a bowl and mixed around and is then ready to eat. This simple, delicious salad is one of those recipes. Some people like to massage the kale salad with their clean hands…
As summer comes to an end, use the last of the season’s squash to make this great dish: green zucchini, golden zucchini, yellow, pattypan, or crookneck squash all work well. This is a dish that can be served hot or…
What looked good at the market? Kale, squash? Great! Use them. Cabbage, chard? Great! Use those instead — or also. As long as the vegetables are good, the soup will be great. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Measuring…
Use this fresh salad to stuff cherry tomatoes, top cucumber slices, or fill a whole-wheat pita. Or add a scoop to a green salad and turn it into a main dish. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Colander Can…
This flavorful dressing is delicious on a salad or in a sandwich, or you can put some in a bowl and dip raw vegetables into it. It’s traditionally made with mayonnaise, but avocado adds all the creamy richness — plus loads…
Here’s a use-what-you’ve-got recipe that turns whatever vegetables you have into dinner. This is a great introduction to DIY pizza since it uses a super-easy biscuit-style dough instead of a yeasted one. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed)…