Was there ever any doubt that in era of unicorn JELL-O , unicorn shaped Lucky Charms , unicorn Frappucinos , and Unicorn Tears Gin and unicorn everything else, that we'd be seeing unicorn mac n cheese? No doubt? Well, aren't you the smar…
The world is always divided into two types of people when it comes to food: Those who love cilantro and those who think it tastes like soap. Those who believe pineapple is a pizza ingredient, and those who do not (it’s not, BTW). Those w…
Spring is here, at last! Flowers, leaves, jackets that don’t feel like sleeping bags – it’s all so sweet to think about. And the produce! The markets will soon be filled with brighter greens, plump asparagus and one of my favorites – shi…
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, …
Need some help with last-minute Valentine's recipes? Good ones? We hear you! Whether you're planning a deliciously sweet Valentine's Day breakfast, packing heart-shaped lunchbox treats, baking (or avoiding baking) for the classroom, whip…
Mirepoix sounds fancy, but it really isn't, and knowing how to make it can make cooking weeknight meals a lot easier. You don't even need to know that the name comes from Charles Pierre Gaston François, duc de Mirepoix (1699-1757), whose…
These days, I get nearly all of my family recipes online, and that includes Instagram -- so I've put together a list of some of my very favorite family food Instagram accounts, which are always a source of inspiration, motivation, humor,…
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, …
Some of us aren't looking forward to a fancy (read: expensive) dinner out for Valentine's Day. Personally, I'm looking forward to a nice, low-key, romantic Valentine's dinner at home this year. If that's more your speed too this year, ch…
Easy recipes are always on the menu for busy people, especially busy people with families. This slow cooker pulled chicken is so easy, so versatile, and (nearly) universally loved by even the pickiest eaters whenever I serve it. Also? It…
I'm always looking for more meat-free ways to get a little more protein into my children's diet. But s neak or disguise -- whichever word you use, it can be controversial among parents to put (or sneak or disguise) one high-nutrient food…
Raise your hand if you want recipes with minimal prep, easy cooking and less cleanup? (Me! Me! Pick me!) Well, you’re in luck: foil-pack dinners are trending (again) and for good reason. These streamlined meals are just what we’re cravin…
If you're like all of us right now, you're looking at Thanksgiving leftovers filling up your fridge and wondering how to make use of all that extra turkey, stuffing, mashed potato, and roast veggies. Well, we can help! From breakfast, lu…
Julia Turshen has done it again with Now & Again: Go-To Recipes, Inspired Menus + Endless Ideas for Reinventing Leftovers , a cookbook I immediately read straight through -- and one in which I instantly wanted to cook every recipe. In fa…
This week, we have another round of weekly meal plan recommendations, including a perfect cast-iron pizza recipe for family movie night. The hardest part is picking which movie to watch, right? From comfort food to quick dinners, these f…
This week, we have another round of weekly meal plan recommendations, including an easy whole roasted chicken and an entree-worthy mac & cheese dish. These five dinners will get you through this fall week ahead easily and deliciously. So…
This easy pork tenderloin recipe was one my mom's favorites and I remember thinking as a kid that it was pretty fancy. How excited was I to find out it's probably one of the easiest easy family meals she ever made us? For background: my …
This week, we have another round of weekly meal plan recommendations, from a fresh and savory autumn panzanella salad to the easiest, most relaxed ham & cheese sliders the kids will love. These five dinners that will get you through the …
I can rattle off about ten recipes where the first step calls for browning ground beef, from chilis to casseroles , sauces , pasta dishes ( taco spaghetti !) and more. But for years, I've always found this simple step really hard to exec…
This week, we have another round of weekly meal plan recommendations, from a simple 4-ingredient, 5-minute pork chop recipe to a lasagna soup recipe (really!) that welcomes fall. These five dinners that will get you through the week ahea…
As much as we value home-cooked meal for our families, sometimes busy families' dinners come from the drive-thru. Whether we're road-tripping or coming home extra-late after practices and school events -- or just giving in once in a whil…
This week, we have another round of weekly meal plan recommendations, from Instant Pot chili to a side dish good enough to be the star of your meal, These five dinners that will get you through the week ahead easily and deliciously. So g…
This week, we've got something special for you for our weekly meal plan recommendations : all five recipes were picked by my own 8 year old. S you know they're all kid-approved! (Don't worry, I've approved them too. From pizza-stuffed pa…
Lately I've been on the hunt for classic dinner recipes for my Instant Pot . Because as much as some people think of this pressure cooker ninja as a one-trick pony, it can whip up so much more than soups , stews, and chilis . So I've sta…