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…
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Makhlouta
Makhlouta is a thick, hearty Middle Eastern soup. It is made with lentils and bulgur wheat, and it is great on a cold winter day. A bowl of this soup with a crunchy salad and some toasted pita bread makes…
Roasted Fall Favorites
In this recipe, two favorite fall vegetables are mixed together: Brussels sprouts, which look like little cabbages because they’re part of the same family, and sweet potatoes, which are nice and—you guessed it—sweet. We like it as a side dish…
Herby Roast Chicken
Chicken and herbs go so well together. You can vary the herbs as you like, but be sure to choose one with a woody stem — like the ones we suggest below — since tender herbs such as parsley or…
Any-Vegetable Easy-Crust Pizza
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)…
Ensalada Verde
Si elegir cinco vegetales de hojas verdes es muy complicado (o caro), siéntete con la libertad de usar una bolsa de hojas verdes mixtas para ensalada. Por favor toma en cuenta que con esta receta se prepara mucho aderezo, más…
West African Peanut Stew
This rich, beautiful stew is also called “groundnut stew” or maafe, which originated in Mali and is enjoyed throughout West Africa. The turmeric amps up the vibrant yellow color, but if you don’t have it, you can just add more…
French Cassoulet
Bean-filled cassoulet is such a popular dish in parts of France that you can buy it in cans at the supermarket, just like you’d buy chicken-noodle soup here! Our version is simpler than the traditional kind, which has duck and…
Georgian Kidney-Bean Stew
This tangy, delicious stew does not come from the American state of Georgia, where they grow peaches and Atlanta is the capital. It comes from the Eastern European country of Georgia, where they call this dish Lobio Nigvzit. Serve it…
American Beef Stew
Beef stew is classic comfort food. If your family has a slow cooker (also known as a Crock-Pot), this is a good time to learn how to use it! In the morning, you can prepare the stew through step 5,…