Elote is the Spanish word for this spicy, lime-laced Mexican street-food favorite. It is often served with a coating of cheese, but in this version, we’re letting more of the corn’s sweetness shine through. kitchen gear Large pot Measuring spoons Measuring…
Of course you could simply make a salad, but this is more fun, and the kabobs make delightfully unusual after-school snacks or perfectly cheerful summer appetizers. If you like bell peppers, feel free to add those too! kitchen gear Cutting…
Of course you know that the ingredients you cook with matter a lot — but the way you cook those ingredients (or don’t cook them!) does too. Don’t take our word for it: try these three ways of preparing broccoli…
These do-it-yourself lettuce wraps are Chinese in origin, but here we’ve seasoned them with herbs in a way that’s more traditionally Vietnamese. So they’re not authentically anything, but they’re completely delicious! kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Measuring…
Whole grains, such as brown rice and barley, are fantastic: they’re delicious and nutty-tasting, super-versatile, and better for you than white rice, since they’re full of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. We boil them in lots of water and then drain…
Minestrone [min-eh-STRONE-y] actually means “big soup.” Loaded with good-for-you veggies and beans, just add bread and cheese and you have a whole meal. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Measuring spoons Measuring cup Can opener Strainer or colander…
Do you have the patience to wait for these to get good and sour? Let’s see! This is the time of year to get small pickling cucumbers from farm stands and farmers’ markets, but no worries if you can’t —…
Crunchy, chewy, tangy, sweet — this tuna’s got everything going for it. It’s a great topping for a grain bowl, but it’s also great on salad, in a sandwich or wrap, or scooped up with whole-grain crackers. kitchen gear Cutting…
Open your mind to this salad — even if the ingredients sound strange! The curry flavor of the dressing goes really well with the sweet fruit, and the sesame seeds make it just a little crunchy. Spinach is one of…
A good, flavorful vinaigrette like this really ties together the ingredients in a grain bowl. And, of course, it’s delicious on a salad! This recipe makes a lot of dressing, which is great because then you’ll have some on hand…