Roasted Smashed Potatoes
These potatoes are as much fun to make as they are to eat! After you boil them, you get to smash them before roasting. Although they sound a little like mashed potatoes, they really taste most like roasted potatoes, just…
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White-Bean Chili
Although most people think of chili as a spicy tomato, kidney bean, and beef stew, we’ve changed it up by adding none of those ingredients! Like the classic, our stick-to-your-ribs version is warm, delicious, and super adaptable. If you like…
Green-and-Bean Quesadilla
A quesadilla (KAY-SAH-DEE-YA) is a Mexican snack. It’s a lot like a grilled cheese sandwich made on flat, round bread, called a tortilla (TOR-TEE-YUH). kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Measuring cups Fork Large plate Microwave or nonstick…
Crunchy Chicken Thighs
This recipe is yummy and easy: The oven does most of the work for you. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) or kitchen scissors Large ovenproof skillet or baking pan Grater or zester Small mixing bowl Measuring spoons…
Not Your Grandma’s Fried Chicken
Oven-fried chicken is way better than pan-fried. It tastes better, is better for you, and doesn’t smoke up the kitchen! kitchen gear Baking sheet Mixing spoon or whisk Large plate Large bowl Fork or whisk Large skillet or frying pan…
Chicken Broth
Chicken broth is readily available at any grocery store, but it’s great to make from scratch if you’ve just made a roasted chicken. Make sure to use the leftovers from a carved chicken and not from your plate. kitchen gear…
Panzanella (Bread Salad)
Gnaw hear this! Dried bread adds a lot of bite to a late-summer salad. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Baking sheet Measuring spoons Measuring cups Large bowl Ingredients 2 ripe tomatoes, washed, cored, and chopped 1…
Diff’ Burgers
For something delicious, try turkey, pork, or lamb. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Measuring spoons Skillet Ingredients 1 pound ground turkey, pork, or lamb 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper 4 hamburger rolls, sliced…
Roasted Chicken and Vegetables
We like to cook this all on one sheet pan because it’s easy and there’s less cleanup. If you want to feed more people, you can roast two chickens on one sheet pan, and roast the vegetables separately. kitchen gear…
Roasted Eggplant Tomato Ratatouille
Dear Sally, I’m in 2nd grade and I LOVE to cook. But the food that my mom and I dislike is eggplant. The look of it, the texture — all yuck. We hope that you can make a recipe that…