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…
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…
Have you ever heard the term umami? It’s something that tastes kind of salty and insanely delicious — and this salad dressing is totally umami! Pour it on a green salad, use it to marinate tofu, or stir it into a…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…