Some potato salads feature potatoes that are slightly overcooked and almost falling apart, and others have potatoes that hold their shape. We like the hold-their-shape kind for this salad, so we cook the potatoes until they’re perfectly tender—but if you…
We love this creamy, crunchy, comforting classic! Serve it in a sandwich or wrap, inside a lettuce leaf, or scooped on top of a green salad. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Measuring spoons Small bowl Fork or…
Have you ever eaten the Middle Eastern wheat salad called tabouli? This recipe is similar—and similarly delicious. If you want to turn it into a main dish, just stir in a can of drained beans or tuna—or, like Kids Advisory…
These potatoes are crunchy on the outside and fluffy on the inside—just the way we like them. For even crustier potatoes, cook them right on the floor of your oven! Kids Advisory Board member Yahmai described the hardest part of…
We love this tangy, colorful salad as a side dish for burgers or tacos—but if you scoop it up with chips and call it salsa, that’s fine too! Kids Advisory board member Abigail added mango to hers for “flavor and…
If you’ve never had meatless chili before, you might be surprised by how incredibly good it is. The black beans make it dark and satisfying, and the spices add all that just-right chili flavor. Serve it as a baked potato…
Pasta e fagioli (PAHS-ta ay fah-JOE-lee), or Italian pasta and beans, is a hearty soup that makes a good, simple winter meal. Feel free to experiment with different kinds of beans and different shapes of pasta (you can even use…
With its mix of colors, flavors, and textures—chewy grains, crunchy corn, and juicy tomatoes—this salad has it all. It’s also sturdy enough to pack up for an outing. Use 2 tomatoes if tomatoes are your favorite or just 1 if…
Tabouli (pronounced tuh-BOO-lee) is a Middle Eastern grain salad traditionally made from cracked wheat (also called bulgur). Here, we’re using quinoa—which is the protein-rich seed of a plant in the grass family—because we like its texture and flavor, but feel…
When we were looking for a new idea for broccoli soup, we came upon this recipe by chef and restaurant owner Gordon Ramsay. It was hard to believe that broccoli and water could make a great soup, so we had…