Roasted Turnips
Turnips are often mashed or added to soup or stew, but we like them roasted best of all. Be very careful cutting them, or ask an adult to help you: they’re tough! kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed)…
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Stir Fry Vegetables
Wow! At first glance, this recipe may seem long. It has lots of ingredients, but it isn’t complicated. The trick is to gather all the veggies before you start and cut them to the same size. You’ll be surprised how…
Roasted Vegetables
This is for all you who say you don’t like vegetables. These are awesome! You can eat them hot or cold, alone, or paired with pasta or rice. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Mixing bowl Large baking…
Roast Chicken with Oranges
To “chicken out” means to be scared. This easy, hearty meal is nothing to be afraid of. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Large baking sheet with sides Measuring spoons Serving spoon Ingredients 4 chicken thighs, trimmed…
Squashy Chili
Chili can be spicy, but this recipe is mild. If you really want to go for the burn, try adding fresh or dried chiles. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Measuring spoons Measuring cup Strainer or colander Large…
Classic Burgers
A classic beef burger is simple and perfect and so much better than anything you can buy. Plus, you can top it with whatever you like! kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Measuring spoons Large skillet Ingredients …
Roasted Wild (and-not-so-wild) Mushrooms
You’ll likely be surprised at the huge amount of mushrooms in this recipe, but since mushrooms are mostly water, they shrink a huge amount after they’ve been roasted. These make a tasty side dish, and they’re also great as a…
Skillet Lasagna
Everybody loves lasagna, and our fuss-free recipe makes it nice and easy: the pasta and sauce layer up beautifully without a lot of effort on your part. Just make sure to keep the heat nice and low so that the…
Chicken Adobo
This rich and tangy stew is the unofficial national dish of the Philippines. The recipe is a little more time consuming, and has a few more steps, than our usual fare, but we think it’s well worth the time and…
Spaghetti with Red Clam Sauce
We call this column 2 Fish, 3 Fish because nutritionists recommend that you eat eat 2-3 servings of fish or seafood a week (it’s good for your brain!). This recipe is a traditional Italian Christmas-Eve dish — some Italian Americans call…