Spring is asparagus season. Get it while it’s fresh! kitchen gear Large skillet Measuring spoon Ingredients 1 bunch asparagus 1 teaspoon olive oil 2 tablespoons cold water 1⁄4 lemon Instructions Put the asparagus, water, and oil in the…
The biggest tofu myth is that it has no taste. It quickly takes on the most delicious flavors. Serve this dish plain or with mango chutney* mixed with yogurt. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Clean dish towel…
This makes a wonderful gift for anyone who might like a fresh-tasting, bright green spreadable sauce in the middle of winter! It goes well with many dishes, including meat and fish, grains and pasta, roasted vegetables, and scrambled eggs. It’s…
A roasted chicken is one of those easy-but-great meals, perfect for the cooler season: the oven does all the work, but when you bring that beautifully golden chicken to the table on a platter, you’ll feel like you did something…
Get all of your healthy hues in one fabulous sandwich! kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Ingredients 2 slices whole-wheat bread 1 slice of your favorite cheese Topping options listed below Notes TRY THIS: Wrap your Rainbow…
The green sauce makes this recipe bright and tangy, and the chicken is easy to cook. If you prefer, feel free to swap in 4 boneless pork chops. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Paper towels Measuring spoons…
Kids Advisory Board member Aleeza describes this salad as a “crunchy, velvety bean salad,” and we agree. With its tender beans and tangy dressing, this is the perfect side dish for your picnic! Or, stir in a drained can of…
Have you heard of people “massaging” the kale for their salads? We’re just using a spoon here—or tongs—but the idea is the same: Stir the raw leaves with lemon juice, oil, and salt to make them as tender as possible…
Polenta is an Italian style of cooked cornmeal, and it’s basically the same as grits, which is a traditional dish of the American South (also sometimes known as cornmeal mush). It’s delicious if you eat it like oatmeal, but it’s…
Making salad dressing from scratch is magical: You put oil, vinegar, and seasonings into a jar, shake it, and pour it on your salad. You’ll never buy bottled again! Kids Advisory Board member Aleeza Riaz added dried oregano, garlic powder,…