In the 1950s, Steve Hanson served a special new dressing at Hidden Valley Ranch, his California dude ranch. Now it’s the most popular salad dressing in the United States! Ranch dressing is typically made with mayonnaise, buttermilk, and herbs, but…
A quesadilla is like a grilled cheese sandwich, but you use a folded tortilla instead of two pieces of bread. It makes a good, quick lunch, or you can serve it with a salad for dinner. You can add any…
What does “comfort food” mean to you? To us, it means this perfect, familiar dish that’s quick and easy to boot. You actually cook the peas just by draining the pasta over them in the colander! kitchen gear Colander Large…
Once you’ve cooked the chicken, this soup is a snap to make. If you’d like to make your own broth, check out our Chicken Broth recipe or take the simple route and use boxed broth. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult…
Pasta is a staple in many homes, which makes homemade tomato sauce an essential recipe for families to learn. This recipe is basic, but once you master it you can add more vegetables, cheese, ground meat, or even anchovies. This…
Quesadillas are quick, easily adaptable and, above all, completely delicious. A quesadilla is like a Mexican grilled cheese sandwich, but instead of using slices of bread, it uses corn or flour tortillas with melted cheese in the middle. This recipe is…
Dear Sally: I hate broccoli, okay? I know it’s good for me. I challenge you to make it taste good. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Vegetable peeler Measuring spoons Mixing spoon Baking sheet Pot holders Ingredients …
This lemony hummus is protein-packed and easy to make, and it’s an ingredient in two of the other recipes — but you could also just pack it up in your lunchbox with some raw veggies and whole-grain crackers for dipping. kitchen gear…
kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Box grater (adult needed) Measuring cup Can opener Colander or strainer Small mixing bowl Wooden spoon Large nonstick skillet Heat-proof spatula Large plate, for serving Ingredients 2 8-inch whole-grain tortillas 1⁄2…
Some potato salads feature potatoes that are slightly overcooked and almost falling apart, and others have potatoes that hold their shape. We like the hold-their-shape kind for this salad, so we cook the potatoes until they’re perfectly tender—but if you…