Soy Salad Dressing
Have you ever heard the term umami? It’s something that tastes kind of salty and insanely delicious — and this salad dressing is totally umami! Pour it on a green salad, use it to marinate tofu, or stir it into a…
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Turkey Wrap with Lemony Hummus and Cheese
Why is a wrap more fun than a sandwich? We don’t know, but it sure is. Lavash is a Middle-Eastern flat bread that is often topped with sesame seeds. Multi-grain tortillas are a perfect substitute. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp…
Snappy Green Beans
Green beans are also known as snap beans because of the snap sound they make when they are broken. Green beans can be used as a side dish or a quick snack – and you can even eat them raw! kitchen…
Tomato Salad with Basil and Feta Cheese
kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Serrated knife (adult needed) Measuring spoons Measuring cup Mixing bowl Ingredients 4 large red tomatoes, cored and diced 1⁄2 cup crumbled feta cheese 1 tablespoon olive oil 1⁄4 teaspoon salt Instructions…
Striped Soup Mix
A pot of soup is not the kind of present you can wrap — but a beautifully layered jar of homemade soup mix is! Plus, you can make a lot of presents at once to use up all those beans.…
Mexican Corn
Elote is the Spanish word for this spicy, lime-laced Mexican street-food favorite. It is often served with a coating of cheese, but in this version, we’re letting more of the corn’s sweetness shine through. kitchen gear Large pot Measuring spoons Measuring…
Curried Spinach Salad
Open your mind to this salad — even if the ingredients sound strange! The curry flavor of the dressing goes really well with the sweet fruit, and the sesame seeds make it just a little crunchy. Spinach is one of…
Cooking Methods: Broccoli
Of course you know that the ingredients you cook with matter a lot — but the way you cook those ingredients (or don’t cook them!) does too. Don’t take our word for it: try these three ways of preparing broccoli…
Tuna Pan Bagnat
kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Can opener Colander Measuring spoons Measuring cup Medium-sized bowl Fork or whisk Ingredients 2 cans tuna 3 anchovies, finely chopped 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons plain yogurt 1⁄4 cup…
Greek Salad Kabobs
Of course you could simply make a salad, but this is more fun, and the kabobs make delightfully unusual after-school snacks or perfectly cheerful summer appetizers. If you like bell peppers, feel free to add those too! kitchen gear Cutting…