Garlicky Mustard Vinaigrette
This is a good basic, tangy salad dressing that you can adjust to your own taste. Red wine vinegar will make it mellow, for example, while balsamic will make it a bit sweet. Add different herbs, if you like. It…
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Classic(ish) Three-bean salad
This is our version of the classic picnic salad. We like it because we usually have canned beans in the pantry, which get us two-thirds of the way there! And our little secret? If we don’t have any fresh beans,…
Chickpea ‘Croutons’
Try substituting crispy chickpeas for croutons in your next salad! They’re tasty and crunchy, and they add a lot of flavor. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Can opener Paper towels Colander or strainer Medium-sized skillet Measuring spoons…
Watermelon, Orange, and Feta salad
Feta is a salty, crumbly Greek cheese that’s traditionally made from sheep’s or goat’s milk and then brined, which means soaked in salty water. Here in the United States, feta is more often made from cow’s milk, which results in…
Homemade Ricotta
Remember Little Miss Muffet? When you make ricotta cheese, you use acid (lemon juice or vinegar) to curdle the milk, which means you get the protein in it to clump together into a mixture of curds and the watery leftover whey. It…
Raw Brussels Sprout Salad
This salad is a perfect combination of leafy, tart, sweet, and nutty flavors. It’s a flexible recipe, too. You can swap in diced pear or sections of grapefruit for the apple, if you like, and — if you’re feeling daring…
Zucchini Pizza Bites
Zucchini gets sliced and topped with tomatoes and cheese in our meltingly delicious and bite-sized version of a favorite party food. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Measuring cup Large baking sheet Aluminum foil Heatproof spatula Measuring spoons…
Classic Egg Salad
If you’re a fan of egg salad, you’ll love this super-fresh version. And if you’re not? Maybe you’ll change your mind! Serve this as a sandwich with lettuce and tomato slices, inside a lettuce leaf, or scooped on top of…
Cauliflower Kuku
The French have their omelets, the Italians have their frittata, the Egyptians have their eggah, and the Iranians have this — kuku — which is a little bit like all of them. Kuku is delicious hot, cold, or at room…
Zippy Sliders
Of course you can just shape these into four burgers, if you’re feeding your family dinner! But lots of little sliders are fun for a party. We like to serve each slider in a lettuce leaf, but if buns are…