Marinated Tofu
Tofu is a great first ingredient to practice cooking on: since it’s safe to eat raw, you don’t have to worry too much about how long you cook it, and since it’s so plain, it really soaks up whatever flavors you use. This…
Topic Vegetarian
Sweet Potato Fries
These are sweet, crisp-edged, and delicious. Feel free to ignore our wedge-cutting instructions. You can cut the sweet potato however you like: into rounds, sticks, or even cubes. The trick is making them all the same thickness so that they’re…
Garlic Bread
We love this method: you mix up a batch of the garlic mixture, and spread it on toasted bread. The bread stays toasty and crispy (instead of getting steamed and soggy the way it does if you wrap it in…
Makhlouta
Makhlouta is a thick, hearty Middle Eastern soup. It is made with lentils and bulgur wheat, and it is great on a cold winter day. A bowl of this soup with a crunchy salad and some toasted pita bread makes…
Roasted Fall Favorites
In this recipe, two favorite fall vegetables are mixed together: Brussels sprouts, which look like little cabbages because they’re part of the same family, and sweet potatoes, which are nice and—you guessed it—sweet. We like it as a side dish…
Georgian Kidney-Bean Stew
This tangy, delicious stew does not come from the American state of Georgia, where they grow peaches and Atlanta is the capital. It comes from the Eastern European country of Georgia, where they call this dish Lobio Nigvzit. Serve it…
Indian Vegetable Curry
kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Measuring spoons Measuring cups Can opener Large skillet Wooden spoon Colander or strainer Ingredients 2 teaspoons coconut, olive, or vegetable oil 1 yellow onion, peeled and chopped 2 carrots, scrubbed and chopped…
Kitchen Skill: Browning Onion
Browning onions is the first step of lots of cooked dishes because browned onions add so much flavor. It takes a little patience to brown onions, but once you master this skill, you will be able to make a lot…
Roasted Acorn Squash
You can cook other squash the same way, although you may need to deal with their shape a little differently during the cutting process; as long as you end up with thinnish wedges or slices, they’ll come out right. Very…
Zucchini “Spaghetti”
Zucchini “Spaghetti” is a perfect recipe for pasta lovers who are looking to shake up this classic noodle dish. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife or spiralizer (adult needed) Measuring spoons Medium skillet Ingredients 2 teaspoons olive oil 2 tablespoons…