Kitchen Academy

Essential techniques, clever tips, and safety basics for cooking with your Little Sous

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Sharpen Kids’ Knife Skills With This Surprising Fruit Ratatouille

By Nick Fauchald

You may not think of eggplant as fruit, but scientifically (and in this recipe), it makes the cut.

By Zach Dundas

Deep in the woods? Stoking a backyard fire pit? Up your kids' outdoor cooking game with these parcels of fun.

By Benjamin Tepler

You, too, will tell fireside tales of pizza, pot roast, and cobbler. Yogi, Smoky, and the gang won't believe it!

By Nichol Nelson

Slice into this flag-inspired dessert and let the fireworks begin.

By Danielle Centoni

Herb gardens are easy, fun, and delicious ways to study nature and culture—together.

By Nick Fauchald

Creating homemade preserves is faster, easier, and safer than you think.

By Zach Dundas

From how to boil water to advanced recipe hacking, these magical noodles build core kitchen skills.

By Zach Dundas

The iconic Vietnamese noodle soup is a great (and delicious) way to teach kids about history, culture, and herbs.

By Zach Dundas

All it takes is a few ingredients, a little elbow grease, and a truly old-school playlist.

By Zach Dundas

In a new cookbook and interview, the mad scientists at Salt & Straw reveal how ice cream can open new frontiers in your kitchen.

By Zach Dundas

Unleavened bread opens the door to cultural conversation.