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kitchen classroom
We know that many of you are going to be home for the foreseeable future, and are probably in search of things to do. Our recommendation? Get in the kitchen! You'll get to spend quality time with your family, learn new skills, and end up with something delicious to eat.
Every week, we’re going to give you a series of recipes, hands-on activities and experiments, and fun food quizzes to tackle in the kitchen. Think of it as a sort of kitchen curriculum, composed of recipes, activities, and quizzes, with one or two simpler recipes or activities for weekdays and a bigger project the whole family can accomplish on Saturday or Sunday. We’ll strive to include as many pantry-friendly recipes as possible, to minimize grocery runs. Feel free to make swaps and substitutions as you need to make this work for your family.
hey curious cook—
Have you heard about our Young Chefs’ Club? Members get a themed (and kid-tested) box delivered each month!
Week 11
May 25 — May 31
Schedule for Week 11
- Pesto Flatbread "Pizza" (Recipe)
- Cherry, Almond, and Chocolate Chip Granola (Recipe)
- Bean and Cheese Quesadillas (Recipe)
- Weekend Project: Blueberry Muffins (Recipe)
Week 10
May 18 — May 24
Schedule for Week 10
- Strawberry-Mango Smoothie Bowls (Recipe)
- Awesome Avocados and Amazing Acids (Experiment)
- Rainbow Grain Bowls (Recipe)
- Weekend Project: Egyptian Spice Cookies for Eid (Recipe)
Week 9
May 11 — May 17
Schedule for Week 9
- Monday, May 11: Buttermilk Drop Biscuits and Flavored Butters (Recipes)
- Tuesday, May 12: Overnight Oatmeal (Recipe)
- Wednesday, May 13: The Gooey Science of Melting Cheese (Experiment)
- Thursday, May 14: Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry (Recipe)
- Friday, May 15: Cheesy Zucchini Crisps (Recipe)
- Saturday and Sunday, May 16 - 17: Birthday Cupcakes and Vanilla Frosting (Recipes)
Week 8
May 4 — May 10
Schedule for Week 8
- Monday, May 4: Whole-Wheat Raspberry Muffins (Recipe)
- Tuesday, May 5: Shredded Chicken Tacos (Recipe)
- Wednesday, May 6: Eat With Your Ears (Experiment)
- Thursday, May 7: S'mores Rice Cereal Treats (Recipe)
- Friday, May 8: Hear the Crunch (Activity)
- Saturday and Sunday, May 9 - 10: Avocado Toast with Fried Eggs (Recipe)
Week 7
April 27 — May 3
Schedule for Week 7
- Monday, April 27: Make It Your Way Challenge: Get Salty! (Actvity)
- Tuesday, April 28: Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese (Recipe)
- Wednesday, April 29: Simple Syrup and Flavored Seltzers (Recipes)
- Thursday, April 30: Brown Sugar Cookies (Recipe)
- Friday, May 1: Creamy Dreamy Tomato Soup (Recipe)
- Saturday and Sunday, May 2 - 3: Cranberry-Almond No-Bake Energy Bites (Recipe)
Week 6
April 20 — 26
Schedule for Week 6
- Monday, April 20: Blondies (Recipe)
- Tuesday, April 21: Tomato and Mozzarella Bites (Recipe)
- Wednesday, April 22: The Nose Knows (Experiment)
- Thursday, April 23: Breakfast Tacos with Bacon (Recipe)
- Friday, April 24: Kale Chips (Recipe)
- Saturday and Sunday, April 25 - 26: Cinnamon Rolls (Recipe)
Week 5
April 13 — April 19
Schedule for Week 5
- Monday, April 13: Amazing Emulsions (Experiment) and Baby Spinach Salad with Veggies (Recipe)
- Tuesday, April 14: Fudgy Chocolate Mug Cakes (Recipe)
- Wednesday, April 15: Parmesan Chicken Tenders (Recipe)
- Thursday, April 16: Make It Your Way Challenge: Sandwiches (Activity)
- Friday, April 17: The Inflatable Science of Yeast (Experiment)
- Saturday and Sunday, April 18 -19: Personal Pizzas (Recipe)
Week 4
April 6 — April 12
Schedule for Week 4
- Monday, April 6: What Makes Fizzy Drinks Fizzy? (Experiment)
- Tuesday, April 7: Meatballs (Recipe)
- Wednesday, April 8: Salt Art (Activity)
- Thursday, April 9: After-School Peanut Butter Cookies (Recipe)
- Friday, April 10: Hard-Cooked Eggs (Recipe)
- Saturday and Sunday, April 11 - 12: DIY Pancake Mix (Recipe)
Week 3
March 30 — April 5
Schedule for Week 3
- Monday, March 30: Banana-Oat Pancakes (Recipe)
- Tuesday, March 31: Make It Your Way Challenge: Food Texture Mix and Match (Activity)
- Wednesday, April 1: Smoothies (Recipe), That's a Fruit? (Quiz)
- Thursday, April 2: Giant Chocolate Chip Cookie (Recipe)
- Friday, April 3: The Secret to Fluffy Popcorn (Experiment), Real Buttered Popcorn (Recipe)
- Saturday and Sunday, April 4 - 5: DIY Ricotta Cheese (Recipe)
Week 2
March 23 — March 29
Schedule for Week 2
- Monday, March 23: Be a Salt Farmer (Activity)
- Tuesday, March 24: The Gooey Science of Melting Cheese (Experiment)
- Wednesday, March 25: Pan-Seared Chicken Breasts (Recipe), Temperature Time Out (Quiz)
- Thursday, March 26: Best-Ever Pasta with Butter and Parmesan Cheese (Recipe), Endless "Pasta"-bilities (Quiz)
- Friday, March 27: Design Challenge: Pack It Up (Activity)
- Saturday and Sunday, March 28 - 29: Simple Cream Scones (Recipe)
Week 1
March 19 — March 22
Schedule for Week 1
- Thursday, March 19: French Toast for One (Recipe)
- Friday, March 20: The Many Shades of Flavor (Experiment)
- Saturday and Sunday, March 21 - 22: Flatbreads (Recipe)
