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These Mediterranean nachos are an inventive, healthy-ish riff on the classic cheese-laden snack. They’re made with a base of pita chips that are topped with hummus, Greek yogurt, olives, feta, cucumber, tomatoes, and chickpeas. Perfect for sharing as a snack or appetizer. Adapted from Erin Gleeson | The Forest Feast Road Trip | Abrams, 2022 The majestic central coastline of California can at times feel Mediterranean! I love this appetizer because there is no cooking involved, making it easy to assemble on-site for a picnic.–Erin Gleeson Mediterranean Nachos FAQs Can Mediterranean nachos be prepared ahead of time? If you know you need to prepare things early, we recommend that you just work with the components of the dish – dicing...
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It’s never too early to have extra hands in the kitchen. From unloading the dishwasher to planning a family meal, teaching some kitchen skills to kids is possible at nearly any age, as long as you use common sense, teach your children basic kitchen safety, and help them help themselves. Plus, it gives them a sense of independence and confidence along with a connection to their food that can help build lifelong healthy habits. Keep reading for all the kitchen tasks kids should master before they’re 10. photo: Kelly Sikkema via Unsplash Kitchen Skills for Kids Ages 2 & Up Clear their own plates. A two-year-old can easily grab their plate and bring it to the kitchen. Unpack the groceries. When you...
