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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…

Squashy Chili

Chili can be spicy, but this recipe is mild. If you really want to go for the burn, try adding fresh or dried chiles. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Measuring spoons Measuring cup Strainer or colander Large…

Classic Burgers

A classic beef burger is simple and perfect and so much better than anything you can buy. Plus, you can top it with whatever you like! kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Measuring spoons Large skillet Ingredients  …

Skillet Lasagna

Everybody loves lasagna, and our fuss-free recipe makes it nice and easy: the pasta and sauce layer up beautifully without a lot of effort on your part. Just make sure to keep the heat nice and low so that the…

Classic Beef Chili

Here’s a Tex-Mex classic: a hearty stew from the American Southwest that uses a delicious mix of Mexican spices. This recipe makes lots and lots so be sure to invite some friends to dinner. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife…

Basic Baked Chicken

Cooking chicken like this makes the oven do all the work — which is nice for the chef! If thighs aren’t your favorite, use drumsticks or even breasts, just make sure they have the skin on, since that’s what makes…

Sweet Potato Fries

These are sweet, crisp-edged, and delicious. Feel free to ignore our wedge-cutting instructions. You can cut the sweet potato however you like: into rounds, sticks, or even cubes. The trick is making them all the same thickness so that they’re…

Garlic Bread

We love this method: you mix up a batch of the garlic mixture, and spread it on toasted bread. The bread stays toasty and crispy (instead of getting steamed and soggy the way it does if you wrap it in…

Herby Roast Chicken

Chicken and herbs go so well together. You can vary the herbs as you like, but be sure to choose one with a woody stem — like the ones we suggest below —  since tender herbs such as parsley or…

Zucchini “Spaghetti”

Zucchini “Spaghetti” is a perfect recipe for pasta lovers who are looking to shake up this classic noodle dish. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife or spiralizer (adult needed) Measuring spoons Medium skillet  Ingredients   2 teaspoons olive oil 2 tablespoons…

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