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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…

Green Egg Bake

We like recipes where the oven does most of the work for you—and that’s true for this baked egg dish, an easy breakfast, lunch, or dinner that’s as good cold as it is hot. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife…

Savory Galette

This tomato-and-cheese tart is like a cross between a pizza and an eggless quiche. It’s good hot, warm, or cold, and leftovers—if there are any—are great for packing in your lunchbox. Kids Advisory Board member Clare recommends adding a little…

Chicken Bites

You can make this oven-fried chicken with whole thighs or breasts, but cutting them into smaller pieces produces a crunchier and more tender result. Plus it’s more fun to eat smaller pieces at a picnic. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp…

Lemon-Glazed Chicken Wings

Instead of marinating the chicken, we dress it after it’s been cooked, when it’s still hot and can absorb the marinade through and through. Feel free to experiment with different citrus (limes and oranges are delicious too) and different herbs.…

Tortellini Salad

This is a perfect picnic (or anytime) side dish, but it makes a great main dish too. If we’re serving it as a main, we like to add cheese or beans—or both!— to make it even more satisfying. Kids Advisory…

Spice Mixes

Cinnamon Spice Mix: Shake a little on your apple sauce, in a mug of hot cocoa, or on apiece of buttered toast! Or make extra and give some to a friend. kitchen gear Small bowl Spoon Clean jar with a…

Sloppy Joes

Why is it called a sloppy joe? We picture a kid named Joe who is kind of messy but makes a really good sandwich. Kids Advisory Board member Beckett thought this one could be called “Not So Sloppy Joe.” If…

Healthy Breakfast, Blueberry Overnight Oatmeal

Blueberry Refrigerator Oatmeal

Assemble this creamy oatmeal the night before, and then, while you sleep, your fridge will do all the work for you! In the morning, just grab the jar and go. kitchen gear Ingredients Instructions Notes BE CREATIVE Try chopped strawberries,…

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