Just in case Cheerios, Krispy Kreme, M&Ms, Ballast Point, Peanut Butter & Co, and every coffee shop on earth haven’t made it abundantly clear, we’re well into pumpkin season, people. But while sugar and spice are certainly nice (except on Pringles), there’s more to fall’s signature squash than lattes, baked goods, and beer. Of course, …
No matter where we live, when we cook, we’re essentially all doing the same thing: transforming proteins, starches, and produce into our daily meals. How we prepare these core ingredients tells a story about a particular culture’s history, geography, climate, religions, traditions, and tastes. In Ethiopia, chicken and onions might get a long simmer in …
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When you think of fruit, what pops into your mind? Apples, oranges, and grapes? These are all terrific examples, but what about tomatoes, squash, and bell peppers? Yup, those are all fruit, too! In our Kitchen Academy box “Fruit: From Apple to Zucchini,” kids will develop their knife skills on what we like to call …
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Vibrant pink stalks of rhubarb are one of the first signs of spring in many parts of the country, and the one-two punch of striking color and tart flavor make for an irresistible combination. Think twice about biting into a raw stalk, though—in most cases, tart is really a euphemism for straight-up sour. (You can …
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You can make chocolate from scratch in your own kitchen and become a chocolatier (that’s fancy for chocolate-maker)! Once you’re finished, you can eat your homemade chocolate right away or use it to make something else, like hot cocoa, cookies, brownies—or whatever you can dream up. Click here for the recipe! …
Anyone who lives with a picky eater knows that traveling can be difficult, and that the more exotic the location, the greater the likelihood that mealtime will be frustrating. But while abroad, my daughter and I can usually find the one food guaranteed to meet no resistance: Nutella. Available in 160 countries and so popular …
If you’re looking for a fun, easy cooking project that kids can do all by themselves, a cheese board is a perfect place to start. There’s very little mess, zero heat, and, because any board can be customized in countless ways, there’s no chance of failure. Plus, you end up with an easy, no-cook dinner …
One of the easiest intros to fermentation, making sauerkraut is a fun way to spend a weekend afternoon with your Little Sous. The setup is quite simple: A head of cabbage, plenty of sea salt, some good-old-fashioned elbow grease, a big bowl, and a clean mason jar are all you need. A little bit of …
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Coconut milk is the creamy common denominator in lots of our favorite recipes, from tropical smoothies to savory tikka masala. Though it’s sometimes confused with coconut water, coconut milk is actually the liquid that results from shredding coconut meat. It’s incredibly rich, with a high fat content, so a little tends to go a long …
In our series, “Pantry All-Stars,” we put the spotlight on one of the ingredients we always have on hand for quick, kid-friendly meals. Next up: peanut butter! Peanut butter is a real power player in the kitchen. It can be worked into both sweet and savory recipes, and, as a bonus, it’s relatively inexpensive. With …
