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…
Topic Vegetarian
Summer Quesadillas
Quesadillas are like flat, crispy-edged grilled cheese sandwiches and make a great lunch or dinner, especially if you serve them with our summery toppings! You can use any canned beans or fresh vegetables you like in the filling. kitchen gear…
BaBa Ghanoush
Spread this herby, lemony dip on a sandwich, dollop it onto a salad, or scoop it up with raw vegetables or whole-grain crackers or pita. And just so you know? It’s pronounced bah-bah gah-NOOSH. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife…
Pan-Roasted Green Beans
You might be used to eating bright-green beans — but we’re looking for brown spots here! They give the beans loads of flavor. kitchen gear Clean kitchen scissors or knife Measuring spoons Large skillet (not non-stick) Tongs Ingredients 1⁄2…
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…