This is the kind of use-what-you’ve-got approach to cooking that we love best. Start with some cooked grain or pasta — and then build a main-dish salad from whatever ingredients you have on hand. You’ve got grapes but no dried fruit?…
Here is a recipe for a basic green salad with tahini dressing. But you can add almost anything to fancy it up: we like chopped apples, sliced radishes, slivered kale, and chickpeas! What salad ingredients do you like? Try adding…
These are vegetables you might only have tasted cooked — but eating them raw is a completely different experience! Try it. Just be sure you let the salad marinate in the fridge for an hour, since that’s going to give…
The yogurt in this nearly instant salad dressing adds a tart flavor and rich creaminess too. kitchen gear Measuring cup Jar with lid or small bowl Measuring spoon Fork or whisk Ingredients 1⁄2 cup olive oil 1⁄4 cup vinegar…
At the start of summer, all you need is a cold wedge of watermelon and a big smile. But if you start to crave something different later in the season, try this savory salad. It might sound weird to mix melon…
Gazpacho is the famous cold soup from Spain that’s usually made with tomatoes. But you can make all kinds of cold soups! This one is creamy-dreamy from the avocado and yogurt, with just a little kick from the scallions and (if…
One thing we love about this recipe is that white vinegar is pretty inexpensive to buy, so you can make lots of fruit vinegar for giving. (A gallon of white vinegar costs about $6.) And you can give ideas for…
Our advice: do not make this hearty soup when you’re hungry. It takes a long time to cook and tastes even better the second day! It is, however, worth the wait, since it’s about as delicious and warming as a…
A frittata is like a cross between an omelet and a quiche, and you can eat it hot or cold, alone or sandwiched between two slices of whole-grain bread. It’s a great make-ahead breakfast. Plus, the protein in those eggs…
This is an easy side dish that goes well with lots of different main courses. It’s also good to bring to a picnic or potluck. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Mixing bowl Measuring cup Measuring spoons Ingredients…