We've explained many times that macarons are not to be confused with macaroons , the latter being a flour-free, gluten-free, generally chewy coconut cookie that's a favorite treat to finish off your Seder. This being Passover season, it'…
Along with a few non-candy Easter basket gifts , most kids expect that the Easter Bunny will deliver chocolates and candies on Easter Sunday. But if you're the parent of a child with food allergies (dairy and egg here!), delivering on Ea…
A few months ago I had my annual physical, where I discovered that my cholesterol was a little high. It just so happened to be right before my birthday, and after doing a little research, I decided to treat myself to a month's worth of m…
I've been on the hunt for some fresh new summer pasta salads to make, ever since last summer, when I took a pasta salad to a friend’s annual summer barbecue and no one ate it. I admit I was hurt. I mean, didn’t anyone appreciate how long…
Just to be clear, I adore a box of good chocolates, like Vosges or Philip Ashley, and will never turn it down on Valentine's Day (or any day). But, if you'd like to surprise your Valentine (or me!) with something beyond the tried-and-tru…
I adore pumpkin spice but may have maxed out on it this year after enjoying it in everything from coffee to bagels to Cheerios ever since the first leaf turned red. But that doesn't mean I should back off on enjoying pumpkin on its own s…
Shanah tovah ! So, let's talk challah recipes, shall we? Rosh Hashanah begins this year at sundown, Monday, September 6, lasts until sundown Wednesday. This two-day Jewish celebration of the New Year will be extra special this year for f…
Anyone out there in need of suggestions for gluten-free pizza? Because yeah, we're all as tired of cooking as you are right now, and I am not at all above adding good frozen pizzas to my weekly meal plans. Well if you're looking for the …
Are you ready for the best frozen cookie dough? Truly, the absolutely 100% best, better than all the rest (sung Tina Turner style), magical, worth-busting-through-my-WW-points, eyes-roll-back-in-your-head cookie dough? Because, my friend…
Just because your kids aren't in school in a traditional way doesn't mean that parents aren't thinking about school lunches. With so much on our plates these days (womp womp), it's a good opportunity for us to teach our kids to be more r…
It's officially barbecue season! Which means that I'll be hitting my local Trader Joe's to grab some of their latest summer barbecue picks for all the outdoor meals we will be having. Because it's just too darned hot to turn on the oven,…
I know I'm not the only new baker who's been looking up the best yeast bread recipes for beginners these past few weeks. Based on the flour and yeast shortages in my local supermarkets (and the photos in my own Instagram feed), I have no…
It's holiday cookie swap time! And that's great news for those of us who love getting creative with baking. As for me, I love baking, especially with my kids. But this time of year, sometimes you just need to stick with something easy an…
Move over, boxed pancake mix ; we still like you, but the new hot food trend that we are excited to try is Japanese fluffy pancakes. Think, light soufflé-inspired breakfast pastries drizzled with syrup and fresh fruit. It's easy to see w…
Yes, Mother's Day is coming. Soon! We've shared Mother's Day brunch recipes , Mother's Day dinner ideas , and every Mother's Day recipe idea in between. But you know what every one of these meal ideas comes down to? Dessert. Because, at …
If you're the parent of a child with a severe or even life-threatening food allergy, you know how terrifying it can be simply to eat out, even at a trusted restaurant. And a portable new device called the Nima Peanut and Gluten Sensor is…
We have another round of weekly meal plan recommendations, with easy, low-stress meals your whole family will enjoy. These five recipes will get you through this week ahead easily and deliciously. So grab a pen, make your shopping list, …
With millions of little decisions to make this time of year, sometimes it’s just nice when someone makes one for you. (My kids would argue otherwise!) So as a gift from me to you, I’ve asked a handful of my favorite food bloggers to shar…
Next up in our 2018 Back to School Lunch Guide , we're offering up some inspiration for for those of you with kids who eat gluten-free. Packing school lunches for kids day after day is hard enough, but when you add additional dietary con…
Ice cream and summer: you can't really have one without the other, right? But, gah! For kids (and adults!) with dairy allergies or sensitivities, or families like mine that have made a switch to eating vegan, ice cream gets more complica…
With the searing hot days of summer here, and just the thought of spending hours in our kitchens cooking has us sweating. Not to mention turning on that metal-fire-box thing that dare not speak its name. Related: 8 fresh summer pasta sal…
No-bake cookies are the way to go if you'e craving sweets in the summer but don't want to turn on the oven. Which I don't, unless I absolutely have to. And yet, most no-bake cookies require melting ingredients over the stovetop, which is…
If you suffer from celiac disease or you're gluten-intolerant, you may have reason to be, if not overjoyed, at least cautiously optimistic about adding bread back into your diet. That's because an Italian research study we found indicate…
Nothing makes me feel less sexy than a sugar coma brought on by a heavy, overly-indulgent dessert that pushes me over the edge. So for Valentine's Day, I've got my eye on some clean chocolate dessert recipes that will satisfy my sweet to…