Archive for the ‘ Kid-Friendly ’ Category
Muffins
It seems like everyone loves muffins, particularly Tiny Kitchen Assistants. This is a great basic recipe that can be modified to accommodate your favorite flavors. Our favorite variations include: Blueberry. Add a cup of fresh blueberries, tossed with a Tbsp of flour. Mint Chocolate Chip. Add 1 tsp mint extract and mini chocolate chips. Almond. […] Read More
Tandoori Chicken
I had always assumed that tandoori chicken was something that you could only get from an Indian restaurant. I mean, who had an actual tandoor oven at home? Turns out that Cook’s Illustrated showed me that this is something that can actually be made at home. The trick, as they point out, is a multi-step process: […] Read More
Raita
This is the recipe for the yogurt sauce that accompanies the tandoori chicken. Honestly, I think it makes the meal. Ingredients 1 cup whole milk yogurt, plain 1 garlic clove, minced 1 Tbsp minced fresh cilantro leaves Table salt Cayenne pepper Instructions Mix yogurt, garlic and cilantro, adding salt and cayenne to taste. Can be […] Read More
Try Something New: Five Guys
Ok, this is absolutely not a new vegetable or even something healthy. But with Five Guys burgers finally making it to the Bay Area, we had to give it a try. What? I can’t eat a burger? Come on…. The first thing you need to know is that the standard burger is actually a double, […] Read More
Banana Boats
Are you grilling this weekend? I’m talking about charcoal grilling, not firing up the old gas grill. If you’re going to be anywhere near hot coals or a campfire, add the following ingredients to your shopping list and follow along with this photo tutorial. Ingredients Bananas, 1 per person Marshmallows, torn in half Peanut butter […] Read More
Try Something New: Tiny Kitchen Assistant Makes Monkey Bread
Today’s new thing: letting the 4-year-old cook. I promise that this blog won’t descend into Recipes Only a Preschooler Could Love. I was just delighted by the fact that he was so interested in cooking that he walked me through an entire recipe, specifically for publishing here. ~~~~~ “Mommy! I have a recipe for the […] Read More
Homemade Granola
There are plenty of prepackaged granolas out there, but I like mine the best. It’s based on Alton Brown’s recipe, but I’ve played with the ingredients a bit and have ended up with a creation that’s uniquely mine. I use two kinds of almonds because I like the difference in texture between the slivers and […] Read More
Try Something New: Slow Cooker Steel Cut Oats
I eat oats every weekday morning. No, really. Whether it’s regular old rolled oats or homemade muesli, it’s my go-to breakfast. Steel cut oats are great, but who has time to make them on a regular weekday morning when I’m juggling emails, school lunch-making and kid-dressing to even contemplate monitoring something on the stove. I’ve […] Read More
Spice-Rubbed Pork Chops
There are times where you need a quick flavor hit without a lengthy marinade. This spice rub can be made in the time it takes to preheat your grill. The excess can be sealed in a plastic container or zip-top baggie and saved for a few weeks. Ingredients 2 Tbsp paprika 2 Tbsp chili powder […] Read More
Lemony Pasta with Spring Vegetables
Lemon Pasta Primavera This is a variation on a Cook’s Illustrated recipe for spaghetti al limone, a great recipe in its own right. I’ve modified it to add spring vegetables, using whatever I had on hand, to create a makeshift primavera. The heavy cream makes the recipe sound daunting and heavy, but 1/4 cup spread […] Read More
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