Snappy Green Beans
Green beans are also known as snap beans because of the snap sound they make when they are broken. Green beans can be used as a side dish or a quick snack – and you can even eat them raw! kitchen…
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Tomato Salad with Basil and Feta Cheese
kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Serrated knife (adult needed) Measuring spoons Measuring cup Mixing bowl Ingredients 4 large red tomatoes, cored and diced 1⁄2 cup crumbled feta cheese 1 tablespoon olive oil 1⁄4 teaspoon salt Instructions…
Herby Lettuce Wraps
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…
Curried Spinach Salad
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…
Everything Tuna
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…
Greek Salad Kabobs
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…
Cooking Methods: Broccoli
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…
Mexican Corn
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…
Tuna Pan Bagnat
kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Can opener Colander Measuring spoons Measuring cup Medium-sized bowl Fork or whisk Ingredients 2 cans tuna 3 anchovies, finely chopped 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons plain yogurt 1⁄4 cup…
Marvelous Minestrone
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…