This dish is a real crowd-pleaser. The sweet citrus glaze makes the chicken sticky and delicious—and it’s easy to make! Tip: Grate the zest before you juice the orange. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Measuring cups Measuring…
Elote is a kind of seasoned corn on the cob that you can buy from street vendors in Mexico. Here we’re using frozen corn kernels because it’s wintertime—and because frozen corn is so easy! And it’s still really, really tasty.…
Polenta is an Italian style of cooked cornmeal, and it’s basically the same as grits, which is a traditional dish of the American South (also sometimes known as cornmeal mush). It’s delicious if you eat it like oatmeal, but it’s…
This is a perfect picnic (or anytime) side dish, but it makes a great main dish too. If we’re serving it as a main, we like to add cheese or beans—or both!— to make it even more satisfying. Kids Advisory…
Have you ever tried broccoli slaw? If you think you don’t like broccoli, this slaw might surprise you since it’s made with the broccoli stems, which are sweet and crunchy; look for it in the produce aisle, near the bagged…
We have Kids Advisory Board member Beckett to thank for the name of this recipe, which his whole family loved. Cabbage might surprise you. It’s sweeter than you might have thought, and when you stir-fry it until it’s a little…
Roasted peppers make the summeriest pasta around. Just be sure to use the sunset-colored ones (red, orange, or yellow) so that your sauce will be nice and sweet. The sauce can also be served on rice, salmon, chicken, or any…
This is a classic summer side dish. We don’t usually call for bags of vegetables that are already cut, but we make an exception for coleslaw because it’s tricky to cut cabbage very thinly. If you want to give it…
Instead of marinating the chicken, we dress it after it’s been cooked, when it’s still hot and can absorb the marinade through and through. Feel free to experiment with different citrus (limes and oranges are delicious too) and different herbs.…
Originating in the Middle East and Asia, kebabs are popular meat dishes all over the world. They are a perfect base for all flavors, such as the tang of onions and the brightness of herbs. While typically threaded onto a…