Sloppy Joes
Why is it called a sloppy joe? We picture a kid named Joe who is kind of messy but makes a really good sandwich. Kids Advisory Board member Beckett thought this one could be
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 jui
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 c
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 A
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
Perfect Polenta
Polenta is an Italian style of cooked cornmeal, and it’s basically the same as grits, which is a traditional dish of the American South (also sometimes known as cornmeal m
Cheesy Green Omelet
Summer can mean a little bit more time in the morning. If you aren’t rushing off anywhere, try these for breakfast, topped with maple syrup and yogurt. Sound better for la
Lentil Soup with Spinach and Coconut
This soup is tasty and nourishing thanks to lentils, which cook relatively quickly compared to other dried beans. Experiment with the seasonings here, adding more curry powd
Broccoli Soup with Cheddar Cheese
When we were looking for a new idea for broccoli soup, we came upon this recipe by chef and restaurant owner Gordon Ramsay. It was hard to believe that broccoli and water co
Spring Vegetable Saute
This is less a recipe than an idea: basically, lots of spring vegetables, cooked quickly and simply. Serve them alone or as a topping for rice or barley, add a protein (and even a