4.65 / 5 Stars | 151 Reviews
by CRISSYF
“Cinnamon tortilla chips are dipped in a fragrant fruit salsa.”
Healthy Appetizers: Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Tortilla Chips
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5 Ways to Snack on Zucchini — Small Bites
As a kid, I mistakenly called zucchinis “bikinis” — and that was pretty much the extent of my relationship with them for the past 30 years. My mother, on the other hand, could and would eat steamed zucchini for every meal of the day, which just goes to show the polarizing nature of this vegetable. Some people enjoy zucchini raw, while others need a load of butter and the threat of no dessert to choke them down.
But here’s what I’ve learned about zucchini in my past few years of adulthood and culinary experimentation: they are chameleons.
10 Sandwich-Free Lunch Ideas for Kids and Grownups Alike — Think Outside the (Lunch) Box
The lunchtime sandwich may be as American as the flag itself, but let’s face it: Slapping the same smears onto bread — day after day, week after week — can leave kids and parents a little bored.
Here are 10 ideas for sandwich-free lunches that take cues from home and abroad. Test drive them all with your little eaters (or yourself!) to find new, interesting lunch box variations that keep everyone’s appetites healthy.
Recipe: Burrito Bowl with Roasted Corn and Poblano Peppers — Vegetarian Recipes from The Kitchn
For this burrito-inspired dinner bowl, I ditched the tortilla and layered everything into a big bowl. Tender brown rice, garlicky black beans, spicy roasted corn, fresh cherry tomatoes, avocado chunks, and the most delicious cilantro-lime dressing drizzled over the top — each bite is perfect!
Healthy Appetizers: D’s Famous Salsa
4.67 / 5 Stars | 768 Reviews
by Denise Smith
“You can make this salsa as fiery as you like by adding more or less peppers. But whatever you do, don’t leave them out. And because everything goes into the food processor, you can make the salsa chunky or smooth with just a flick of the switch.”
How to Boil Water, A Tone Poem in Video — Video Tips from The Kitchn
Waiting for water to boil is boring. Let us entertain you with a poem! That’s right — today’s kitchen education is coming to you in the form of poetry. You’ll never look at a pot of water quite the same again.
5 Habits of a Well-Rounded Cook — Life in the Kitchen
As my daughter tips into toddlerhood, I have been thinking about the kind of cook I want to model for her. I return over and over to one thought: I want to be a well-rounded cook. Does that sound ho-hum? I don’t think so.
Here’s why I think the five lessons for creating a well-rounded cooking life are so important for long-term happiness in the kitchen (and out of it too).
Before & After: First-Time Home Buyers Give Their Kitchen a Facelift — Reader Kitchen Remodel
Rachel and her husband were so excited to become first-time home buyers, but they were less excited about the state of the kitchen in their new home. While the layout was perfectly functional and provided ample counter and cabinet space, the color scheme and style weren’t to their taste.
But they were able to give it a budget-friendly facelift that made it feel like a brand-new space.
Healthy Appetizers: Chicken Won Tons
4.04 / 5 Stars | 23 Reviews
by Jan
“Just wrap leftover chicken in won tons and bake! You can serve them plain or with salsa or soy sauce, chutney or cheese dip–anything goes.”
Have You Tried Nitro Coffee, the Iced Coffee That’s Served Like Beer? — Smart Coffee for Regular Joes
Have you seen people drinking coffee pulled from a tap this summer? That’s nitro coffee, and it’s currently all the rage.
We’ve already seen how the bubbles-and-coffee combination makes people go crazy with the popularity of espresso tonics, so it’s no surprise that this slightly effervescent cold drink would be a big hit. Nitro coffee uses the same concept behind draft beer, which allows coffee companies to make big batches of cold brew and store them for an extended period of time (while still maintaining freshness).