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…
Topic Vegetarian
Lemony Kale and Chickpea Salad
Have you heard of people “massaging” the kale for their salads? We’re just using a spoon here—or tongs—but the idea is the same: Stir the raw leaves with lemon juice, oil, and salt to make them as tender as possible…
Creamy Coleslaw
This is a classic summer side dish. We don’t usually call for bags of vegetables that are already cut, but we make an exception for coleslaw because it’s tricky to cut cabbage very thinly. If you want to give it…
Green Monster Stir- Fry
We have Kids Advisory Board member Beckett to thank for the name of this recipe, which his whole family loved. Cabbage might surprise you. It’s sweeter than you might have thought, and when you stir-fry it until it’s a little…
Homemade Salad Dressing
Making salad dressing from scratch is magical: You put oil, vinegar, and seasonings into a jar, shake it, and pour it on your salad. You’ll never buy bottled again! Kids Advisory Board member Aleeza Riaz added dried oregano, garlic powder,…
Zippy Green Sauce
This herby, garlicky mixture tastes great on chicken, fish, pork, tofu, and beef. And it makes a great sandwich spread, frittata topping, or stir-in for rice, grain bowls, and scrambled eggs. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Salad…
Fruity Broccoli Slaw
Have you ever tried broccoli slaw? If you think you don’t like broccoli, this slaw might surprise you since it’s made with the broccoli stems, which are sweet and crunchy; look for it in the produce aisle, near the bagged…
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,…
Cherry-Berry Smoothie
Come summertime, we figure we should eat as many berries as we can. This creamy fruit shake is a great way to do just that. kitchen gear Measuring cup Blender (adult needed) Ingredients 1⁄2 cup milk 1⁄2 cup plain…
Smooth Date!
Dates are the fruit of the date palm. They are dark reddish brown, oval-shaped, and about 1½ inches long. Date trees can grow up to 100 feet tall and die when they can’t hold their own weight! Add dates to…