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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…