Classic Beef Chili
Here’s a Tex-Mex classic: a hearty stew from the American Southwest that uses a delicious mix of Mexican spices. This recipe makes lots and lots so be sure to invite some friends to dinner. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife…
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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 …
Pan-Roasted Green Beans
You might be used to eating bright-green beans — but we’re looking for brown spots here! They give the beans loads of flavor. kitchen gear Clean kitchen scissors or knife Measuring spoons Large skillet (not non-stick) Tongs Ingredients 1⁄2…
Oven-Roasted Salmon
Salmon is so rich that a small portion is completely satisfying. We’re teaching you to cook it slowly so that it keeps its velvety texture instead of drying out. If you want to get fancy, you can create a bed…
Salad Nicoise
This is a traditional French complete-meal salad, but it’s not crazy-fancy! Canned tuna, beans, vegetables, and eggs are basic ingredients that you might have on hand already. We’re showing you the tradtional method of “composing” the salad on a platter…
Sweet Potato Fries
These are sweet, crisp-edged, and delicious. Feel free to ignore our wedge-cutting instructions. You can cut the sweet potato however you like: into rounds, sticks, or even cubes. The trick is making them all the same thickness so that they’re…
BaBa Ghanoush
Spread this herby, lemony dip on a sandwich, dollop it onto a salad, or scoop it up with raw vegetables or whole-grain crackers or pita. And just so you know? It’s pronounced bah-bah gah-NOOSH. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife…
Basic Baked Chicken
Cooking chicken like this makes the oven do all the work — which is nice for the chef! If thighs aren’t your favorite, use drumsticks or even breasts, just make sure they have the skin on, since that’s what makes…
Garlic Bread
We love this method: you mix up a batch of the garlic mixture, and spread it on toasted bread. The bread stays toasty and crispy (instead of getting steamed and soggy the way it does if you wrap it in…
Marinated Tofu
Tofu is a great first ingredient to practice cooking on: since it’s safe to eat raw, you don’t have to worry too much about how long you cook it, and since it’s so plain, it really soaks up whatever flavors you use. This…