All of these recipes have been kid-tested in the Cooking with Kids program in Northern New Mexico schools (the secret is that kids help make them, so check out these skills videos, too!)
Español English Berbere Spice Mix Berbere is a blend of spices used in Ethiopian cooking. If you don’t have whole spices, you can use ground ones. Ingredients 1 whole cardamom pod 1 whole clove…
Español English Breadsticks It is believed that breadsticks were first made in medieval times. The Italian word for breadsticks is grissini. Check out our how-to videos "How to Measure" and…
Español English Carrot Rice Pilaf Enjoy with Indian lentils, chapatis, and mango fruit salad. Serves 4 to 6 as a side dish Ingredients 1½ cups basmati rice 2 tablespoons butter…
Español English Chapatis Enjoy with Indian lentils, carrot rice pilaf, and mango fruit salad. Makes 16 chapatis 3 cups unbleached white flour 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 teaspoon salt…
Español English Chermoula Chermoula is a sauce or marinade that is very common in North African cooking. It can be made and used in many ways, from marinating fish to…
Español English Couscous Couscous is made from a special kind of wheat called durum wheat, the same kind of wheat that is used to make pasta. In Morocco, families pile…
Español English Crunchy Cabbage Salad This recipe calls for napa cabbage, but the salad tastes just as good made with green cabbage. Napa cabbage is a type of cabbage often…
(Serve with Sesame Flatbread and Tomato Cucumber Salad) Kids really love to mash, so no need to use a food processor when making hummus! Enjoy as a dip for your…
Español English Cucumber Yogurt Salad Enjoy as a side dish with Ethiopian lentils and injera. Serves 4 to 6 as a side dish Ingredients 2 cucumbers, peeled and sliced 1…
Español English Ethiopian Lentils with Berbere Spice Mix Traditional Ethiopian cuisine is famous for hot spicy food served on top of a soft pancake-like bread called injera. Berbere is a…
Español English Green Salad with Lime Dressing Enjoy as a side with Cuban beans and yellow rice. Serves 4 - 6 Lime Dressing 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 teaspoon…
Español English Homemade Applesauce Applesauce is easy to make. By varying how long you cook the sauce, you can choose to make it chunky or smooth. Cooking unpeeled apples allows…
Español English Indian Lentils In India, lentils and rice are everyday foods for millions of people. Lentils are inexpensive, nutritious, and can be prepared in a a multitude of ways.…
Español English Injera Traditional Ethiopian cuisine is famous for hot spicy food served on top of a soft pancake-like bread called injera. True injera is made from a very nutritious…
Español English Japanese Rice Bowl Traditionally, a bowl of white rice is part of every meal in Japan, even breakfast! Pickled vegetables, fish, and a miso broth are often served.…
Español English Mango Fruit Salad Enjoy with Indian lentils, carrot rice pilaf, and chapatis. Serves 6 as a side dish Ingredients 2 bananas peeled and sliced 1 ripe mango peeled and cut into ½-inch…
(Serve with Sesame Flatbread and Tomato Cucumber Salad) Kids really love to mash, so no need to use a food processor when making hummus! Enjoy as a dip for your…
Español English Minestrone Soup Minestrone makes a delicious meal in one pot. In Italy there are many kinds of minestrone soup. This version uses kale, a highly nutritious green leafy…
Español English North African Tagine In Morocco, tagine means both a traditional stew and the type of special clay pot that it is cooked in. The pot has a shallow…
(Serve with Sesame Flatbread and Tomato Cucumber Salad) Kids really love to mash, so no need to use a food processor when making hummus! Enjoy as a dip for your…
Español English Pineapple Banana Salad Fresh fruit adds natural sweetness to any meal. Enjoy as a side dish with Cuban Beans and Yellow Rice. Serves 8 as a side dish…
Español English Potato Pancakes Baking potatoes, often called russet or Idaho potatoes, make the best potato pancakes. Potato pancakes are a perfect example of how a few simple ingredients can…
Español English Red Chile Sauce Enjoy with vegetable tamales or llapingachos. Makes about 2 cups Ingredients 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons unbleached white flour or masa harina…
Español English Simple Baked Pears These baked pears are delicious as they are, but you could also add a handful of fresh or frozen raspberries or a sprinkling of nuts…
Español English Stovetop Pizza Making your own pizza is a satisfying accomplishment. This delicious version uses fresh tomatoes and less cheese than most. You can bake these pizzas on cookie…
Español English Sunset Salsa Serve with tortilla chips or whole grain crackers. Makes about 2 cups. Ingredients 1 red or yellow bell pepper, seeded and cut into ¼ inch pieces…
Español English Sweet and Sour Red Cabbage Enjoy with potato pancakes and homemade applesauce. Serves 4 to 6 as a side dish. Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter ½ red onion, chopped…
Español English Tikil Gomen (Braised Cabbage) This Ethiopian-inspired recipe for braised cabbage and potatoes is flavored with garlic, ginger, cumin, and turmeric. Cooking a halved and seeded jalapeño along with…
Español English Tri-color Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette Enjoy with stovetop pizza. Balsamic Vinaigrette Ingredients 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard ¼ teaspoon salt ⅛ teaspoon black pepper ⅓…
(Serve with Sesame Flatbread and Tomato Cucumber Salad) Kids really love to mash, so no need to use a food processor when making hummus! Enjoy as a dip for your…
(Serve with Sesame Flatbread and Tomato Cucumber Salad) Kids really love to mash, so no need to use a food processor when making hummus! Enjoy as a dip for your…