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Chefs from across the country visit the White House kitchen to create nutritious and affordable menu plans for busy families. With one shopping list, a little preparation and dinner recipes to take you through the week - Let's Cook makes it easier to eat healthy at home. Print, email and share recipes with friends, tell us about your healthy cooking on facebook and visit often for new recipes.

Let's Cook with Chef José Andrés


The Let’s Cook series continues with a focus on roasted vegetables and healthy chicken dishes.

This week’s video is full of helpful tips about roasting vegetables and creating a variety of delicious home-cooked chicken dishes.  
Learn cooking tips from José Andrés, the most recent chef to visit the White House kitchen with suggestions for nutritious and affordable family menus. Also learn how to make and use chicken stock and create a series of chicken meals throughout the week, including a hearty homemade soup.

Watch the full video to learn how to build an affordable and nutritious weekly menu and create some new family favorites.

Get the full recipe plan

  • Sunday

    Day 1 - Chicken with Broccoli & Cauliflower
  • Monday

    Day 2 - Tuna and Roasted Vegetables Salad w/ Toast and Allioli (Aioli)
  • Tuesday

    Day 3 - Roasted Chicken and Vegetables
  • Wednesday

    Day 4 - Gazpacho and Tuna Omelet with Toast
  • Thursday

    Day 5 - Chicken Vegetable Soup and Quesadilla
  • Friday

    Day 6 - Chicken Rice with Vegetables
  • Saturday

    Optional - Chicken Croqueta Snack