Innholdsfortegnelse for Summer 2021 - Issue 44 i ChopChop Magazine

LEARN THE KEY At the top of each recipe, you’ll find a key code. Here’s how to read it: ■ ADULT: YES ■ HANDS-ON TIME: 30 MINUTES ■ TOTAL TIME: 1 HOUR ■ MAKES: 6 SERVINGS ADULT “Yes” means you need an adult to help you. “No” means you can do it by yourself. Always get help from your adult when a recipe calls for using a knife, food processor, blender, or stove. HANDS-ON TIME This is how long it takes to work on the recipe, including gathering your kitchen gear and preparing the food. During hands-on time, you can’t do anything other than work on the recipe. TOTAL TIME This is how long it takes to make the recipe from start to finish, including the time for cooking and…

Traditional yogurt is a tart, creamy, spoonable food made from milk. You might see it plain, flavored with fruit, or strained to make thick Greek-style yogurt. The word yogurt comes from the Turkish yoğurmak, which means “to curdle; to thicken.” It is thought to have been invented more than 7,000 years ago! To make yogurt, milk is heated up, and then a culture—a combination of different bacteria—is mixed in to ferment it. During fermentation, the bacteria turn the milk’s natural sugar (lactose) into acid (lactic acid), which is what gives the yogurt its tart taste. The acid also causes the protein molecules to unravel, which is what makes yogurt thicker than the milk it’s made from. Once the yogurt is done fermenting, it’s packaged into containers. If you see “live…

■ ADULT: YES ■ HANDS-ON TIME: 45 MINUTES ■ TOTAL TIME: 45 MINUTES ■ MAKES: 4 SERVINGS KITCHEN GEAR Cutting boardSharp knife (adult needed)Large bowlMeasuring cupsTongs INGREDIENTS 1 (5-ounce) package baby spinach or lettuce mix1 English cucumber (the long, thin kind wrapped in plastic), diced2 carrots, scrubbed or peeled and sliced1 tomato, cored and diced, or 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved¼ cup Homemade Salad Dressing (see page 19), or more if neededDo-It-Yourself Croutons(see page 18) INSTRUCTIONS 1. Put the greens, cucumber, carrots, and tomato in the bowl and toss well. 2. Add half of the dressing and toss again. Taste a piece of vegetable. If it needs more dressing, add it and taste again. 3. Add the croutons and serve right away. GET CREATIVE Try adding any or all of…

■ ADULT: YES ■ HANDS-ON TIME: 20 MINUTES ■ TOTAL TIME: 20 MINUTES ■ MAKES: 2–4 SERVINGS KITCHEN GEAR Cutting boardSharp knife (adult needed)Measuring cupsMeasuring spoonsLarge bowlLarge spoon INGREDIENTS ¼ cup plain yogurt1 tablespoon white or rice vinegar1 heaping teaspoon mustard (any kind you like)½ teaspoon kosher salt¼ teaspoon black pepper1 (12-ounce) bag shredded coleslaw mix¼ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves (if you like) INSTRUCTIONS 1. Put the yogurt, vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper in the bowl and mix well. 2. Add the coleslaw mix and parsley (if using) and mix again. Taste the coleslaw. Does it need more salt, pepper, mustard, or vinegar? Serve right away or cover and refrigerate up to 2 days. GET CREATIVE • Nutty Coleslaw: Add ½ cup chopped toasted walnuts. • Mustardy Coleslaw:…

3 KINDS OF PEACHES • Clingstone, so named because the flesh clings (sticks) to the stone (pit). If you’re removing the pit, try cutting the peach into quarters first, and then pry the flesh away from the pit. • Freestone, which have stones (pits) that are easy to free (separate) from the flesh. • Semi-freestone, which are a hybrid (cross) of the two. BY THE NUMBERS • According to Guinness World Records, the heaviest peach ever recorded weighed 1 pound 12 ounces and was grown in Georgia in 2018. • The world produces roughly 55 billion pounds of peaches and nectarines a year. • Archaeologists have found peach fossils in China that are 2.6 million years old. DID YOU KNOW? A FUZZY FACT Peaches and nectarines are the same species—in…

WHAT IS IT? Like wheat, oats are the seed of a cereal grain that grows in fields. After the oats are harvested, the tough outer husk is removed from each grain, and then they’re processed into the products we find at the store. • Steel-cut oats are the groats (the husked grains) that have been chopped up to make a coarse kind of porridge (hot cereal) when you cook them. • Old-fashioned (or rolled) oats are grains that have been lightly steamed and then pressed flat between heavy rollers. • Quick (or instant) oats have the coarse outer layer, called bran, removed, and then they’re milled into finer flakes so they cook more quickly. All of these oats are good options for hot cereal, but we like old-fashioned oats for…

OR ELSE No fresh peaches? No problem! You can use about 1¾ cups of frozen peach slices. You don’t even have to thaw them! GET CREATIVE Try a different herbal tea instead: ginger, peppermint, hibiscus, or another one that inspires you. If the recipe’s a winner, please let us know! ■ ADULT: YES ■ HANDS-ON TIME: 15 MINUTES ■ TOTAL TIME: 30 MINUTES ■ MAKES: 4 SERVINGS KITCHEN GEAR Cutting boardSharp knife (adult needed)Measuring cupsMeasuring spoonsHeatproof pitcher (or otherheatproof container)Large spoonBlender (adult needed)Strainer4 glassesPotholders INGREDIENTS 6 chamomile tea bags4 cups just-boiled water1½ tablespoons honey1 very ripe peach, pitted and choppedTiny pinch kosher saltIce cubes, for serving INSTRUCTIONS 1. Put the tea bags in the pitcher, add the boiling water, and let steep until the water is cool enough to touch,…

PANTRY • Canned beans (black, white, kidney, and chickpeas) • Canned tomatoes (diced and whole) • Low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth • Vinegar • Vegetable oil • Olive oil • Mustard • Kosher salt • Black pepper • Spices • Flour • Honey • Maple syrup • Whole-wheat pasta • Rice • Canned tuna REFRIGERATOR • Eggs • Plain yogurt • Cheese PRODUCE • Lemons and limes • Garlic • Onions • Carrots • Celery SHOPPING LIST FOR THIS ISSUE • Fresh fruit for smoothies • Barley • Fresh or frozen corn • Tomatoes • Fresh herbs (basil, cilantro, parsley) • Scallions • Cucumbers • Avocado • Kale • Nuts • Dried fruit • Feta cheese • Coleslaw mix • Salad greens • Whole-grain bread • Peaches • Old-fashioned oats…

■ ADULT: YES ■ HANDS-ON TIME: 5 MINUTES ■ TOTAL TIME: 45 MINUTES–1 HOUR ■ MAKES: 2 CUPS KITCHEN GEAR Medium-sized pot with lidMeasuring cupStrainer or colanderLarge spoonForkPot holders INGREDIENTS 1 cup grain, such as brown rice or barley INSTRUCTIONS 1. Put the pot on the stove. Fill it halfway with water, turn the heat to high, and bring the water to a boil. 2. Meanwhile, put the grain in the strainer and rinse it under cold running water. 3. Carefully add the rinsed grain to the pot of boiling water and stir well. Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer until it is just tender, 30 to 45 minutes. Use the fork to carefully pull some out, let it cool briefly, and taste it. Turn off the heat. 4.…

■ ADULT: YES ■ HANDS-ON TIME: 20 MINUTES ■ TOTAL TIME: 20 MINUTES ■ MAKES: 4 SERVINGS KITCHEN GEAR Cutting boardSharp knife (adult needed)Measuring cupsMeasuring spoonsLarge bowlLarge spoon INGREDIENTS 2 cups cooked and cooled barley or brown rice (see page 5)2 cups fresh or frozen (thawed) corn kernels1 or 2 large tomatoes, cored and diced2 scallions, root ends trimmed off, greens and whites chopped, or 2 tablespoons chopped red onion¼ cup chopped fresh basil or cilantro leaves (or more, if you like)2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons fresh lemon or lime juice¼ teaspoon kosher salt½ teaspoon crushed red pepper (if you like spicy) INSTRUCTIONS 1. Put the cooked barley or rice, corn kernels, tomatoes, scallions or red onion, and basil or cilantro in the bowl and mix well. 2. Drizzle the…

CONTACT US Editorial inquiries: 617-924-3993 or write to: 841 Worcester St, #332, Natick, MA 01760-2076 Copyright © 2021 ChopChop Family, a 501(c)(3) corporation. ISSN 2169-0987. 44th printing, printed at LSC Communications, May 2021. Printed in the U.S.A. OUR MISSION ChopChop Family’s vision is to enrich the lives of families by inspiring and teaching them to cook and eat real food together, while having fun and learning essential skills for a full life. WHAT MATTERS TO US We believe that cooking and eating together is fundamental to every family’s health and happiness, and that if children learn healthy eating habits when they are young, they will maintain healthy lifestyles into their teenage and adult years. Cooking not only promotes better health, it builds relationships, saves money, and teaches math, science, and…

■ ADULT: YES ■ HANDS-ON TIME: 30 MINUTES ■ TOTAL TIME: 30 MINUTES ■ MAKES: 2–3 SERVINGS KITCHEN GEAR Cutting boardSharp knife (adult needed)Measuring cupsMeasuring spoonsStrainer or colanderCan openerMedium-sized bowlLarge spoon INGREDIENTS 1 (5-ounce) can tuna (any kind you like)2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons fresh lime juice1 English cucumber (the long, thin kind wrapped in plastic), diced2 celery stalks, thinly sliced1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and diced (if you’re eating it right away)1 cup fresh basil leaves, finely chopped2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or mint leaves, chopped (if you like)2 scallions, root ends trimmed off, greens and whites chopped, or 2 tablespoons chopped red onion INSTRUCTIONS 1. To drain the tuna: Set the colander in the sink, then open the can (see page 4) and use the fork to empty the tuna…

■ ADULT: NO ■ HANDS-ON TIME: 5 MINUTES ■ TOTAL TIME: 5 MINUTES ■ MAKES: 1½ CUPS KITCHEN GEAR Measuring cupsMeasuring spoonsJar with tight-fitting lid INGREDIENTS ½ cup vinegar (any kind)1 cup olive or vegetable oil1 teaspoon mustard (any kind)½ teaspoon kosher salt INSTRUCTIONS 1. Put all the ingredients in the jar, screw the lid on tightly, and shake, shake, shake. Taste a little on a lettuce leaf. If it’s too sharp—too sour or vinegary—try adding another tablespoon of oil and shake and taste again. Does it need more salt? More mustard? Shake and taste again. 2. Serve right away, or cover and refrigerate up to 2 weeks. GET CREATIVE • Add 1 or 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced, or ¼ to ½ teaspoon garlic powder. • Add 1…

WHY GO CANNED? • MyPlate recommends making half your plate fruits and vegetables, and going canned might might help you meet this recommendation. • Canned vegetables are already prepped and cooked—making it quicker and easier to get your meals on the table. GET CREATIVE Try adding: 1 English cucumber (the long, thin kind wrapped in plastic), thinly sliced or diced1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and diced1 tomato, cored and diced¼ cup toasted almonds, walnuts, or pistachios¼ cup raisins, currants, or dried apricots¼ cup crumbled feta cheese…

James and the Giant Peach By Roald Dahl Chapter Book, Grades 3 and up Can you imagine being sent to live alone, atop a faraway hill, with two truly terrible aunts who call you a nasty creature, make you work hard, and punish you often? Now imagine one day an old man appears and hands you a bag filled with thousands of tiny green things that sparkle and glow. He promises you magic, but then you spill it all under a peach tree. So begins James and the Giant Peach, a funny and suspenseful fantasy adventure. As you’ve probably guessed, the magic transforms the peach tree, and James finds himself inside its pit, along with an assortment of human-size bugs. His amazing journey begins here—and you’ll never guess where it…