Black Bean Chili
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…
Topic Vegetarian
Pasta e Fagioli
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…
Grain Salad with Corn and Tomatoes
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…
Taste Test: Seasoning
One of the most important skills you can develop as a cook is learning to taste food. That means that you taste a dish before you serve it, to figure out if it needs anything — even if you’ve already…
Twice-Baked Potatoes
Potatoes are the world’s fourth-largest food crop, after rice, wheat, and corn. Here’s a way to make the flavor really pop! kitchen gear Sharp knife (adult needed) Fork Potholders Soup spoon Mixing bowl Measuring cup Small baking pan Ingredients 2…
Beet Tsatsiki
We got this recipe for Beet Tsatsiki (za-DZEE-kee), a gorgeously pink, tangy dip, from friend and chef Ana Sortun. And it’s so good we think we could convince beet-haters like former President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama to become…
Basic Baked Sweet Potatoes
Poke, bake, mash, eat. This recipe really couldn’t be easier! kitchen gear Baking pan Sharp knife (adult needed) Measuring spoons Fork Ingredients 4 sweet potatoes, scrubbed clean 4 teaspoons unsalted butter 1 teaspoon salt Instructions Turn the oven…
Zucchini Pancakes
If you have fresh herbs handy — cilantro, basil, or mint — stir some into the batter. They add a wonderful flavor to the finished dish. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Box grater Colander Large bowl Measuring…
Sesame Crusted Tofu
Very plain tasting to start with, tofu take on yumptious flavors while cooking. This recipe comes out crunchy and nutty on the outside, soft and creamy inside. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Clean dish towel or paper…
Make-It-Your-Way Salad Dressing
Start with a simple vinaigrette base (oil and vinegar or lemon juice), and then add whatever seasoning you like to complement the rest of the meal! With our international soups in mind, we’ve made some suggestions, but please feel free…