Innholdsfortegnelse for Spring 2025 - Issue 59 i ChopChop Magazine

❚ HANDS-ON TIME: 10 MINUTES ❚ TOTAL TIME: 10 MINUTES ❚ MAKES: 2 SERVINGS KITCHEN GEAR Cutting board Sharp knife (ADULT NEEDED) Measuring cups Measuring spoons 2 short glasses INGREDIENTS 1 cup cottage cheese, whipped if possible1 cup fresh berries or chopped fruit¼ cup granola or 2 tablespoons chopped nuts INSTRUCTIONS 1. Put ¼ cup cottage cheese in each glass and top with ¼ cup fruit. 2. Repeat the layers. 3. Top each parfait with 2 tablespoons granola or 1 tablespoon chopped nuts. Serve right away. What else can you do with cottage cheese? Stir it into eggs to make a fluffy scramble, spread it on toast, and blend it into smoothies. Like other cheeses, cottage cheese contains calcium, which your bones need to stay strong. It’s also high in…

We’ve taken classic pesto pasta and added a variety of peas to make it even greener. If you want to keep this dish all green, use spinach pasta, which is available at most grocery stores. Serve with a salad. ❚ HANDS-ON TIME: 10 MINUTES ❚ TOTAL TIME: 30 MINUTES ❚ MAKES: 6 SERVINGS KITCHEN GEAR Measuring cups Colander Large pot Tongs Pot holders Serving bowl Large spoon INGREDIENTS 2 cups frozen green peas (no need to thaw)2 cups snow peas, ends trimmed1 pound spinach linguine or fettuccine1 recipe Parsley Pesto (page 31) INSTRUCTIONS 1. Put the peas and snow peas in the colander and put the colander in the sink. 2. Fill the pot halfway with water and bring to a boil over high heat. 3. Add the pasta and…

Homemade Sports Drink You’ve probably tried a store-bought“sports drink” to help you hydrate, but this one has no weird added ingredients you’ve probably never heard of! ❚ HANDS-ON TIME: 10 MINUTES ❚ TOTAL TIME: 10 MINUTES ❚ MAKES: 3 CUPS KITCHEN GEAR Measuring cups Blender (ADULT NEEDED) INGREDIENTS 1 cup unflavored coconut water or water2 cups watermelon cubesJuice of 1 limePinch salt INSTRUCTIONS 1. Put all the ingredients in the blender, put the cover on tightly, and blend until smooth. 2. Take a sip. Does it need more lime? If it does, add it and taste again. Salt in a drink? It may seem strange to include salt in a drink for hydration, since eating salty foods makes you thirsty. But this is actually a good thing. When a drink…

If you were wondering about the difference between snow peas, sugar snap peas, and garden peas (often shortened to “peas”) you’re certainly not alone. In fact, if you ask an adult, they’ll probably be stumped. Of the three, garden peas are the only ones that have a tough outer skin that needs to be removed. Snow peas are harvested when they are premature, so the peas inside are very small. They have a tender and crunchy skin and are often eaten raw. Sugar snap peas are actually a cross between garden peas and snow peas. They have bigger and rounder peas like garden peas, but with an edible skin like snap peas. They’re also sweeter like the garden pea variety but can be eaten raw like sugar snaps. Which kind…

Classic Slaw HANDS-ON TIME: 10 MINUTES • TOTAL TIME:10 MINUTES• MAKES: 4 SERVINGS KITCHEN GEAR Large bowl Small bowl Measuring spoons Large spoon INGREDIENTS 1 (12-to 14-ounce) bag shredded coleslaw mix¼ cup plain yogurt1 tablespoon vinegar (any kind)1 heaping tablespoon mustard½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon black pepper INSTRUCTIONS 1. Put the coleslaw mix in the large bowl. 2. Put the yogurt, vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl and mix well. 3. Pour half of the dressing over the coleslaw and mix. It will need more dressing, but add a little at a time so that it’s just right for you. Serve right away or cover and refrigerate up to 2 hours. Sautéed Sugar Snap Peas HANDS-ON TIME: 15 MINUTES • TOTAL TIME: 15 MINUTES • MAKES: 4 SERVINGS…

It’s essential to understand that safety and cleanliness come first when you are cooking. And being properly prepared will help you succeed when you are getting ready to cook. Here are a few important things to know before you get started. Safety first Always get an adult’s permission and help with all sharp knives, appliances (blender and food processor), the stove or oven, and hot ingredients. Clean before you cook • Wash your hands with soap and water and dry them. • Clean the countertop. • Scrub all the fruits and vegetables and lay them out on a clean dish towel to dry. Get organized • Read the entire recipe first. Do this with an adult. • Gather all your kitchen gear and ingredients at once to make sure you…

❚ HANDS-ON TIME: 20 MINUTES ❚ TOTAL TIME: 20 MINUTES ❚ MAKES: 2 SERVINGS KITCHEN GEAR Cutting board Sharp knife (ADULT NEEDED) Measuring cups Dinner knife INGREDIENTS 4 slices whole-wheat, multigrain, or pumpernickel bread, toasted, if you like½ cup hummus1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted, and sliced1 large tomato, cored and sliced½ English cucumber (the kind wrapped in plastic), thinly sliced½ small red onion, peeled and very thinly sliced (optional)¼ cup alfalfa sprouts or microgreens (optional) INSTRUCTIONS 1. Using the dinner knife, spread half of the hummus on each of 2 slices of bread. 2. Add a layer of avocado, then tomato, then cucumber slices. Add the red onion and/or sprouts, if using. 3. Top each with another slice of bread. Cut the sandwiches in half and serve right away or…

❚ HANDS-ON TIME: 20 MINUTES ❚ TOTAL TIME: 1 HOUR 20 MINUTES ❚ MAKES: 4 SERVINGS KITCHEN GEAR Cutting board Sharp knife (ADULT NEEDED) Measuring spoons 2 large plates Large skillet Heatproof spatula INGREDIENTS 3 tablespoons medium or fine cornmeal1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning (store-bought or make your own—see below)4 (4-ounce) catfish fillets1 tablespoon vegetable oil Lemon wedges, for serving INSTRUCTIONS 1. Put the cornmeal and Cajun seasoning on one of the plates. Lay one piece of fish in the cornmeal mixture, pressing down a little to be sure it is coated, then flip to coat the other side. Place it on the clean plate. 2. Repeat with the remaining 3 pieces of fish. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to overnight (this will help the cornmeal mixture…

PRO TIP Do you have leftover rotisserie chicken? Omit the raw chicken and add 4 cups shredded rotisserie chicken to the stew just before serving. ❚ HANDS-ON TIME: 1 HOUR ❚ TOTAL TIME: 1 HOUR ❚ MAKES: 4-6 SERVINGS KITCHEN GEAR Cutting board Sharp knife (ADULT NEEDED) Measuring cups Measuring spoons Dutch oven Heatproof spatula or tongs Large plate INGREDIENTS 2 teaspoons vegetable or olive oil1 yellow onion, peeled and chopped3 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped1 celery rib, chopped2 teaspoons dried tarragon or basil4 cups low-sodium chicken broth2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut in quarters, or 4 large boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of fat (1½ to 1¾ pounds)½ head iceberg or Boston lettuce, or the inner leaves from romaine, cut into strips or roughly shredded2 cups frozen peas (no…

❚ HANDS-ON TIME: 20 MINUTES ❚ TOTAL TIME: 45 MINUTES ❚ MAKES: 12 CUPCAKES KITCHEN GEAR Measuring cups Measuring spoons 12 cupcake liners Muffin tin Large bowl Large spoon Pot holders Toothpick Small bowl Fork Butter knife or small zipper-lock bag INGREDIENTS FOR THE CUPCAKES 2 large eggs, at room temperature1 cup light brown sugar1½ cups unsweetened applesauce, at room temperature½ cup vegetable oil1½ cups white whole-wheat flour½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon ground cinnamon1½ teaspoons baking soda FOR THE ICING ¾ cup cream cheese, at room temperature¼ cup plain yogurt¼ cup honey INSTRUCTIONS 1. To make the cupcakes, turn the oven on and set the heat to 350 degrees. Put the cupcake liners in the muffin tin. 2. Put the eggs and sugar in the large bowl. Beat with the spoon…