Crusty Baked Potatoes
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
Cinnamon “Fried” Banana
These golden-sweet slices smell fantastic when they're cooking—and they taste even better! Eat them plain, or use them as a cinnamon-y pancake or French-toast topper.
Avocado and Black Bean Salad
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 A
Avocado Ranch Dressing
We adapted this zippy recipe from the cookbook Best Dressed by Dawn Yanagihara and Adam Ried (Chronicle Books, 2016). It’s great on a green salad, but we like it even bett
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 ju
Carrot-Cake Oatmeal
This oatmeal puts all the spicy-sweet flavors of carrot cake right into your breakfast bowl! We love the chewy texture of steel-cut oats, but if you prefer regular oatmeal,
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
Our Favorite Applesauce
If someone in your house isn’t feeling well—or isn’t feeling happy—then a batch of homemade applesauce might be just what they need. You can eat it plain, spoon it o
Spinach Frittata for a Crowd
We love to make something special for a holiday breakfast, especially if we’ve got guests. But if you’re not feeding a crowd, you can halve this recipe and bake it in an 8-inch
Sticky Orange Chicken
This dish is a real crowd-pleaser. The sweet citrus glaze makes the chicken sticky and delicious—and it’s easy to make! Tip: Grate the zest before you juice the orange.