The trick to making crunchy, tastes-like-they’re-fried chickpeas is a task that’s perfectly suited to tiny fingers: Removing the skins. It makes a world of difference, as steam won’t get trapped between the bean and its outer layer. Here’s how to do it: Lay a clean kitchen towel flat and spread out a can’s worth of …
Move Over, Popcorn! Crispy Chickpeas Will Up Your Snack Game Read More »
Sheet pan dinners have become a weeknight shortcut for so many cooks (even Chrissy Teigen), because they offer all the deliciousness of a homemade meal for a crowd with very little time spent stirring or watching the stovetop—not to mention a fraction of the cleanup time. They’re also surprisingly good ways to bring kids into …
Our Kitchen Academy box “Saving the Season” teaches kids (and adults!) how to can, dry, pickle, and freeze the summer’s best produce for year-round eating. Doing so will also help them appreciate the fresh (and fleeting) ingredients they find at the farmer’s market or in their own gardens. The main lesson in this box shows …
Teach Kids to Make Homemade Jam—In the Microwave! Read More »
In this lesson, you will learn how to make your own ice cream—no fancy machine necessary! Using just two bags, some ice cubes, and some salt, you can freeze your own personal batch of ice cream in just a few minutes. The secret is in the salt. Find out how it makes this easy ice …
Think your waffle iron is a one-trick pony? Prepare to consider it a kitchen workhorse instead. Whether you’ve got a simple plug-and-go design or one of the fancy ones with the dual chambers and smart timers, this handy countertop appliance is essentially a shortcut to crispy, browned edges—without a deep fryer or long stint in …
Can we take a moment to appreciate the amazing egg? Hero of many last-minute meals, these true superfoods are there for us in so many ways. They hold our cookies and cakes together, a hard-boiled egg can save us from mid-morning hunger panics, and, in a humble frittata, they can transform leftovers into a great …
Ever eaten your very own rainbow? Kids who might turn their noses up at traditional salads are much more likely to be excited about creating their own edible art project. All it takes is an array of colorful vegetables and a little imagination. Best of all: Because of a savvy layering technique that keeps crisp …
Nuts are perfect. Packed with protein, healthy fats, and fiber, they’re also tasty, portable, and versatile, all of which makes them very alluring. So alluring, in fact, that I always end up buying more than I can use up in a timely manner: pignolis for pesto, almonds for granola, pistachios for my favorite vegetarian linguine, …
These Spiced Nuts Are the Ultimate ‘Hangry’ Cure Read More »
Forget apple pie—the peanut butter and jelly sandwich should have the title of America’s favorite food. What’s not to like? It’s nutritious, inexpensive, easy to make, and beloved by both kids and adults. That’s pretty much the parenting holy grail. But there’s a downside to a dish that’s so ubiquitous: It can get a little, …
It’s happened to the best of us: You want to bake a loaf of your favorite banana bread, but the fruit staring back at you is decidedly green. If you don’t have ripe backups in the freezer and don’t want to run to the store, worry not. We’ve got two sure-fire ways to ripen bananas …
