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Peanutty Sesame Noodles

Peanut butter with noodles? This Asian-inspired dish combines two favorites for a great summer meal. If you can’t eat peanut butter, try almond butter instead. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Measuring cup Mixing bowl Skillet Measuring spoons…

Potato and Pea Salad

Dear Sally, I don’t really like peas, but it would be useful to, because they’re often in things, so I want to like them. I like most other veggies, and I especially like garlicky things. I also love mint and…

Crusty Baked Potatoes

These potatoes are crunchy on the outside and fluffy on the inside—just the way we like them. For even crustier potatoes, cook them right on the floor of your oven! Kids Advisory Board member Yahmai described the hardest part of…

Pasta e Fagioli

Pasta e fagioli (PAHS-ta ay fah-JOE-lee), or Italian pasta and beans, is a hearty soup that makes a good, simple winter meal. Feel free to experiment with different kinds of beans and different shapes of pasta (you can even use…

Broccoli Soup with Cheddar Cheese

When we were looking for a new idea for broccoli soup, we came upon this recipe by chef and restaurant owner Gordon Ramsay. It was hard to believe that broccoli and water could make a great soup, so we had…

Tarragon Chicken Salad

Tarragon was used by the Greeks as early as 500 BC. They used it as a cure for toothaches! This salad is great as a sandwich or on top of a green salad. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult…

Greek Beetroot cucumber tzatziki dip sauce with flat bread.

Beet Tsatsiki

We got this recipe for Beet Tsatsiki (za-DZEE-kee), a gorgeously pink, tangy dip, from friend and chef Ana Sortun. And it’s so good we think we could convince beet-haters like former President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama to become…

Basic Baked Sweet Potatoes

Poke, bake, mash, eat. This recipe really couldn’t be easier! kitchen gear Baking pan Sharp knife (adult needed) Measuring spoons Fork Ingredients   4 sweet potatoes, scrubbed clean 4 teaspoons unsalted butter 1 teaspoon salt Instructions   Turn the oven…

Shredded Poached Chicken

Shredded chicken is cooked chicken that is pulled apart into small, uneven strips. It can be used in all sorts of dishes like chicken soup, green salads, fajitas (fa-HEE-tahs), omelets, and scrambled eggs. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult…

Roast Chicken with Oranges

To “chicken out” means to be scared. This easy, hearty meal is nothing to be afraid of. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Large baking sheet with sides Measuring spoons Serving spoon  Ingredients   4 chicken thighs, trimmed…

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