Roasted Acorn Squash
You can cook other squash the same way, although you may need to deal with their shape a little differently during the cutting process; as long as you end up with thinnish wedges or slices, they’ll come out right. Very…
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Zucchini “Spaghetti”
Zucchini “Spaghetti” is a perfect recipe for pasta lovers who are looking to shake up this classic noodle dish. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife or spiralizer (adult needed) Measuring spoons Medium skillet Ingredients 2 teaspoons olive oil 2 tablespoons…
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…
Kitchen Skill: Browning Onion
Browning onions is the first step of lots of cooked dishes because browned onions add so much flavor. It takes a little patience to brown onions, but once you master this skill, you will be able to make a lot…
Parsley Pesto
Do you think of parsley as a garnish? Think again! Sure, classic Italian pesto is made with basil, but you might be surprised by how good this version is. You might even like it better! (We won’t tell anybody’s Italian…
Green Gazpacho
We’ve decided to give this Spanish dish a green twist! Typical gazpacho is a cold soup made from tomatoes, but we’ve swapped in some of our other favorite fruits and vegetables along with tangy yogurt or buttermilk. Make it on…
Triple Green Pasta
The peas add little bursts of sweetness that really make this delicious. In keeping with our green theme, we used spinach pasta here — but you can use whole-grain pasta, if you prefer. Make only half the box of pasta,…
Mexican Chicken Salad
This salad is inspired by some of our favorite Mexican flavor combinations: avocado and lime, corn and tomato. Even though we call this a chicken salad, you can actually skip the chicken and substitute a can of black beans (drained…
Mustard-and-Rosemary Roasted Chicken
This is a super-easy but highly flavorful chicken dish that makes a great dinner, but we also love to pack cold leftovers for lunch. Although we call for drumsticks and thighs, you can use any cut of chicken you like.…
Spinach Pesto
Classic Italian pesto is made with basil, Parmesan cheese, and pine nuts, but there are a lot of other herbs, leafy greens, cheeses, and nuts that work as well. Here, we’re using spinach, feta, and walnuts — but you can…