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…
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…
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…
Winter Salad with Orange Vinaigrette
We call this a “winter salad” because it uses cabbage, a cold-season vegetable, and citrus, which is grown during the winter months. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Measuring cup Measuring spoons Clean jar with tight-fitting lid Medium-sized…
Roasted Chicken
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…