Innholdsfortegnelse for Winter 2024 - Issue 58 i ChopChop Magazine

❚ ADULT: NO ❚ HANDS-ON TIME: 20 MINUTES ❚ TOTAL TIME: 20 MINUTES, PLUS OVERNIGHT ❚ MAKES: 2 SERVINGS KITCHEN GEAR Measuring cups Measuring spoons 2 (8- to 12-ounce) jars with tight-fitting lids (or coffee cups with plastic wrap) INGREDIENTS 1 cup milk (any kind)2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup¼ cup nut butter, sunflower butter, or tahini1 cup old-fashioned or rolled oats (not steel-cut) INSTRUCTIONS 1. Divide the milk and honey or maple syrup between the two jars. Add the nut butter, in small blobs. Screw the tops on tightly and shake well. The nut butter will not fully mix, but this is fine. 2. Put half the oats in each jar and shake well. Cover and refrigerate overnight. The next morning, eat right out of the jars. TOP THIS!…

❚ ADULT: YES ❚ HANDS-ON TIME: 30 MINUTES ❚ TOTAL TIME: 50 MINUTES ❚ MAKES: 4 SERVINGS KITCHEN GEAR Cutting board Sharp knife (ADULT NEEDED) Measuring cups Measuring spoons Can opener Large skillet Tongs INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon vegetable oil8 ounces spaghetti, broken into thirds1 teaspoon onion powder or granules½ teaspoon garlic powder½ teaspoon ground cumin or sazón1 cup canned low-sodium crushed tomatoes½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (if you like spicy)3 cups low-sodium chicken broth or water Salt and black pepper to taste1 lime, cut in quarters INSTRUCTIONS 1. Put the skillet on the stove, turn the heat to medium-low, and add the oil. When the oil is hot, add the spaghetti and cook, using tongs to move the noodles around often, until they start to brown, about 10 minutes. If…

ClaSSiC Vinaigrette HANDS-ON TIME: 10 MINUTES • TOTAL TIME: 10 MINUTES • MAKES: 1 CUP KITCHEN GEAR Measuring cups Measuring spoons Jar with tight-fitting lid Fork INGREDIENTS 1 cup olive oil½ cup vinegar or fresh lemon juice1 teaspoon mustard½ teaspoon salt INSTRUCTIONS 1. Put all the ingredients in the jar, screw the lid on tightly, and shake. Stop when the dressing looks fully mixed. 2. Taste the dressing on a piece of lettuce. Does it need more of anything? If so, add it and taste again. Use right away, or cover and refrigerate up to 2 weeks. RoasteD Carrot Fries HANDS-ON TIME: 10 MINUTES • TOTAL TIME: 50 MINUTES • MAKES: 4 SERVINGS KITCHEN GEAR Cutting board Sharp knife (ADULT NEEDED) Measuring spoons Rimmed baking sheet Pot holders INGREDIENTS 1…

❚ ADULT: YES ❚ HANDS-ON TIME: 15 MINUTES ❚ TOTAL TIME: 2 HOURS 15 MINUTES ❚ MAKES: 24-28 DROPS KITCHEN GEAR Measuring cups Measuring spoons Food processor (ADULT NEEDED) Large plate Plastic wrap INGREDIENTS 2 cups rolled oats2 cups raisins½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut, plus more for rolling½ cup toasted walnuts or pecans, plus more for rolling½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon vanilla extract2–3 tablespoons water INSTRUCTIONS 1. Put the oats and raisins in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Process until the mixture has come together and everything is well incorporated, 2 to 3 minutes. 2. Add the coconut, walnuts, salt, and vanilla and pulse until well combined. Add the water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dough comes together. It should form a ball.…

WHAT’S DIFFERENT? FROM PAGE 16 Numbers show changes in the picture. Changed items are listed below. 1. Squash flower detached from baby squash 2. Squash half flipped over with cut side down 3. Vine tendrils added 4. Squash rotated so stem points up 5. Leaf detached from vine 6. Large leaf missing 7. Baby squash added 8. Bottom squash half sliced into pieces 9. Large squash replaced with 2 smaller squash KITCHEN CASH FROM PAGE 36 ANSWERS: 1. 1/2= ½ cup vinegar 2. 1 x 2= 2 teaspoons oil 3. 1 x 2= 2 bottles olive oil Bonus He can use his mug to measure the 2:1 ratio. For example for every mug of vinegar, he’ll need 2 mugs of oil. Or for every 1 mug of oil he’ll need…

❚ ADULT: YES ❚ HANDS-ON TIME: 30 MINUTES ❚ TOTAL TIME: 30 MINUTES ❚ MAKES: 16 (4-INCH) PANCAKES KITCHEN GEAR Measuring cups Measuring spoons Large bowl Large spoon Medium bowl Large skillet Spatula INGREDIENTS 1 cup whole-wheat flour¾ cup all-purpose flour½ cup cornmeal (any grind)¼ cup old-fashioned or quick-cooking rolled oats, left whole or ground into powder2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt½ teaspoon baking soda2 large eggs2¼ cups low-fat buttermilk2 tablespoons vegetable oil or melted unsalted butter, plus more for the panMaple syrup, for serving INSTRUCTIONS 1. Put the flours, cornmeal, oats, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in the large bowl and mix well. Set aside. 2. Crack the eggs into the medium bowl, add the buttermilk and oil, and mix well. 3. Add the buttermilk mixture to the…

❚ ADULT: YES ❚ HANDS-ON TIME: 20 MINUTES ❚ TOTAL TIME: 1 HOUR ❚ MAKES: 3-4 SERVINGS KITCHEN GEAR Cutting board Sharp knife (ADULT NEEDED) or kitchen scissors Grater or zester Measuring spoons Large bowl Large spoon Rimmed baking sheet or large ovenproof skillet Tongs or spatula Pot holders INGREDIENTS 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 pounds), trimmed of fat1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oilGrated zest and juice of ½ lemon2 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced1 teaspoon dried rosemary, thyme, or basil½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon black pepper INSTRUCTIONS 1. Turn the oven on and set the heat to 425 degrees. 2. Put all the ingredients in the bowl and mix well. 3. Dump the contents of the bowl onto the baking sheet or into the skillet. Turn the chicken…

Stay for Dinner WRITTEN BY SANDHYA PARAPPUKKARAN ILLUSTRATED BY MICHELLE PEREIRA Reshma loves when her family gathers together at dinner time! When she visits her friends and is invited to stay for dinner, she sees that other families eat in different ways from her own. In Reshma’s house, they eat dinner with their hands, but at her friends’ houses, they use cutlery or chopsticks. Reshma loves learning to eat in new ways, but when her family invites her friends for dinner, she is worried they will judge the way her family eats. Recommended for ages 4–8. May Your Life Be Deliciosa WRITTEN BY MICHAEL GENHART, ILLUSTRATED BY LORIS LORA To celebrate the holidays, Rosie and her entire family gather at her abuela’s house, where they work together to make tamales.…

❚ ADULT: YES ❚ HANDS-ON TIME: 30 MINUTES ❚ TOTAL TIME: 50 MINUTES ❚ MAKES: 4 SERVINGS KITCHEN GEAR Cutting board Sharp knife (ADULT NEEDED) Measuring cups Measuring spoons Rimmed baking sheet Large skillet Large spoon Pot holders INGREDIENTS 4 bell peppers (any color), halved lengthwise, cored, and seeded1 teaspoon olive or vegetable oil1 yellow onion, peeled and chopped10–12 ounces button or cremini mushrooms, wiped clean and chopped, including the stems2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced½–1 teaspoon dried thyme or oregano½ cup canned low-sodium diced or crushed tomatoes¼ cup water½ teaspoon salt¾ cup cooked rice (page 29) INSTRUCTIONS 1. Turn the oven on and set the heat to 350 degrees. 2. Put the pepper halves on the baking sheet, cut side up. 3. Once the temperature has reached 350 degrees,…

❚ ADULT: YES ❚ HANDS-ON TIME: 1 HOUR ❚ TOTAL TIME: 1½ HOURS ❚ MAKES: 6 SERVINGS KITCHEN GEAR Cutting board Sharp knife (ADULT NEEDED) Measuring cups Can opener Box grater (ADULT NEEDED) Large skillet with lid Spatula Pot holders INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil1 large onion, peeled and chopped1 garlic clove, peeled and finely chopped2 medium zucchini, trimmed and diced1 teaspoon dried basil or oregano1 (28-ounce) can low-sodium diced tomatoes, including the liquid1½ cups water2 cups baby spinach, coarsely chopped8 no-boil lasagna noodles, broken in half¼ cup ricotta cheese¼ cup shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese½ cup chopped fresh basil (optional) INSTRUCTIONS 1. Put the skillet on the stove, turn the heat to medium-low, and add the oil. When the oil is hot,…

❚ ADULT: YES ❚ HANDS-ON TIME: 15 MINUTES ❚ TOTAL TIME: 45 MINUTES ❚ MAKES: 10 SERVINGS KITCHEN GEAR Cutting board Sharp knife (ADULT NEEDED) Measuring cups Measuring spoons Large bowl Large spoon Rimmed baking sheet Spatula Pot holders INGREDIENTS 2½ cups old-fashioned oats1 cup walnuts, chopped½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut½ cup raw green pumpkin seeds (also called pepitas)½ teaspoon salt5 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil3 tablespoons sweetener, like maple syrup, honey, or brown sugar½ cup raisins INSTRUCTIONS 1. Turn the oven on and set the heat to 300 degrees. 2. Put the oats, walnuts, coconut, pumpkin seeds, and salt in the bowl and mix well. Drizzle in the oil and sweetener, and mix again. 3. Dump the mixture onto the baking sheet and spread it out evenly with the…