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At the top of each recipe, you’ll find a key code. Here’s how to read it: HANDS-ON TIME: 30 MINUTES TOTAL TIME: 1 HOUR MAKES: 6 SERVINGS HANDS-ON TIME This is how long it takes to work on the recipe, including gathering your kitchen gear and preparin

HANDS-ON TIME: 30 MINUTES TOTAL TIME: 50–60 MINUTES MAKES: 6–8 SERVINGS • Stir ¼ cup chopped fresh basil leaves into the egg mixture.• Add dollops of ricotta cheese to the top before baking.• Replace the bread with 1 large potato, cooked and chopped

1. How many eggs will you need to make the recipe for only 4 people? 2. How much will the eggs cost? 3. How many eggs will you need to make the recipe for 10 people? 4. How much will the eggs cost? 1. 4/6 = 2/3; 2/3 × 12 = 8 2. 2/3 × $3.00 = $2.00 3.

HANDS-ON TIME: 1 HOUR TOTAL TIME: 1 HOUR 20 MINUTES MAKES: 6 SERVINGS Cutting boardSharp knife (adult needed)Measuring spoonsMeasuring cupsCan openerStrainer or colanderLarge Dutch oven orpot with lidHeatproof spatulaPot holders 1 tablespoon vegetabl

HANDS-ON TIME: 15 MINUTES TOTAL TIME: 45 MINUTES MAKES: ABOUT 4 CUPS Cutting boardSharp knife (adult needed)Measuring cupsMeasuring spoonsMedium-sized potWooden spoonPotato masher or forkPot holders 6 apples (any kind), unpeeled, cored, and diced1 cu

Sometimes, making food is how we show people we care about them. We prepare meals for our friends and family, and we bring food to people who need it: sick folks, parents of new babies, new neighbors who haven’t finished unpacking their dishes yet. T

HANDS-ON TIME: 30 MINUTES TOTAL TIME: 1–11/2 HOURS MAKES: 6–8 SERVINGS Cutting boardSharp knife (adult needed)Measuring spoonsMeasuring cupsLarge pot with lidCan openerStrainer or colanderWooden spoonBlender or potato masherPot holders 1 tablespoon o

Bring someone a meal, and you’ll do more than make them happy—you’ll actually feel happy yourself. Research suggests that, among other positive effects on your brain, doing something kind releases the neurotransmitter dopamine, which is your brain’s

Parmesan cheese is a hard, nutty-tasting cheese that is traditionally made in the Parma region of Italy, though it is also made here in the United States. It’s often grated and used as a topping for pasta, soups, and stews. To make it, cheesemakers a

HANDS-ON TIME: 30 MINUTES TOTAL TIME: 30 MINUTES MAKES: 6 SERVINGS Cutting boardSharp knife (adult needed)Medium-sized bowlMeasuring cup 2 English cucumbers (the plastic-wrapped kind), thinly sliced¼ cup Lemon Vinaigrette (page 36)Salt (if needed) Pu

We found 8 changes in the picture on the right. How many can you find? Numbers show changes in the picture. Changed items are listed below. 1. Spatula flipped 2. Bag opened 3. Lemon juiced 4. Lemon squeezed 5. Lemon halved 6. Card flipped over 7. Kni

What is it? Tahini is a condiment made from hulled sesame seeds (sesame seeds with the outer husk removed) that have been lightly toasted and ground, much like peanut butter, into a very smooth, creamy paste. Where in the world? Tahini is used in lot

• Swap lemon juice for vinegar in homemade salad dressing.• Grate lemon zest over cooked chicken or fish.• Add lemon slices to your water bottle.• Flavor a jarful of olive or vegetable oil with strips of lemon zest.• Squeeze lemon juice over cooked v

HANDS-ON TIME: 15 MINUTES TOTAL TIME: 2 HOURS MAKES: 4 SERVINGS Cutting boardSharp knife (adult needed)Large bowlMeasuring spoonsGrater or zesterRimmed baking sheetPot holdersTongs or spatula 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs2 garlic cloves, peeled a

HANDS-ON TIME: 10 MINUTES TOTAL TIME: 15 MINUTES MAKES: 2 SERVINGS Cutting boardSharp knife (adult needed)Measuring cupSmall potForkMeasuring spoons2 mugs 2 cups water½ lemon, scrubbed and thinly sliced3 slices fresh ginger (you don’t need to peel it

HANDS-ON TIME: 30 MINUTES TOTAL TIME: 1 HOUR MAKES: 8 SERVINGS Large potMeasuring cupsJuicerGrater or zesterMedium-sized bowlWhisk or forkLadlePot holders 8 cups (2 quarts) low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth⅓ cup orzo (rice-shaped pasta) or long-g

HANDS-ON TIME: 20 MINUTES TOTAL TIME: 55 MINUTES MAKES: 12 SERVINGS 8-inch square baking panMeasuring spoonsMeasuring cupsLarge bowlWhisk or forkWooden spoon or silicone spatulaPot holders ½ cup vegetable oil, plus 1 teaspoon2 large eggs, at room tem

HANDS-ON TIME: 15 MINUTES TOTAL TIME: 15 MINUTES MAKES: 4 SERVINGS Kitchen scissorsRimmed baking sheetMeasuring spoons 2 whole-wheat pita breads2 teaspoons olive oil¼ teaspoon salt 1. Turn the oven on and set the heat to 425 degrees.2. Using the scis

• Canned beans (black, white, kidney, and chickpeas)• Canned tomatoes (diced and whole)• Low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth• Vinegar• Vegetable oil• Olive oil• Mustard• Salt• Black pepper• Spices• Flour• Honey• Maple syrup• Whole-wheat pasta• Rice

APPLE BEANS CAYENNE CELERY CINNAMON CUCUMBER EGGS GARLIC KALE LEMONS ONION ORZO PASTA PEPPER RICE SAUSAGE SCALLIONS SPINACH TAHINI TOMATOES Can you guess what this is? Answer: A cucumber If you could season your food with only one single spice, what