Basic Tofu
Here’s an easy recipe for tofu that’s good hot or cold. Tofu is made from soybeans and packed with protein, which makes it a great addition to a grain bowl or salad. Plus, this version will add a lot of…
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Garlicky Dressing
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…
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…
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…
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…
White House Simple Soba Noodle Salad
This is an easy recipe that is a great dish for a picnic or a school lunch box. It is healthy and delicious as well. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Large pot Colander Medium Bowl Whisk Large…
Blue Cheese Dressing
Try this dressing on sturdy greens like romaine lettuce — or use half the amount of buttermilk and serve this thicker version as a dip with cut-up veggies. kitchen gear Small mixing bowl Measuring cup Fork Measuring spoons Ingredients …
Corn on the Cob
When corn is in season, there’s nothing like it: it’s so sweet and juicy that the kernels actually burst when you bite into them! Buy it super-fresh —from a farm stand, if possible — and, for the best taste, eat…
White House Spicy White Bean Salad with Summer Corn and Crunchy Cucumbers
This recipe is from Nora Grant Ripley — daughter of Wendy Ripley — one of the White House pastry chefs. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Large pot Strainer Mixing bowl Baking sheet Ingredients 1 1⁄4 cup…
Avgolemono
kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Large pot Measuring cup Juicer Grater or zester Medium-sized bowl Whisk Ladle Pot holders Ingredients 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1⁄3 cup orzo (rice-shaped pasta) or long-grain rice 6 large eggs…