I recently came across a Cook's Illustrated recipe for Lazy Cook's Frosting and was intrigued. In truth, the "lazy" part was the hook (it's summer after all), but it was the process that really made me want to try this. It requires only …
If my daughter could have her way, she would be a mac-and-cheeseatarian. Of course, I've always known that it's not the healthiest meal around, but a new study that found phthalates in 29 different cheese products -- from natural string …
It’s time to start thinking about your meal plan for next week. From corn and pasta -- together! -- to grilled pizza, we’ve got five weeknight dinners that will get you through the week ahead. So grab a pen, make your shopping list, and …
No-cook dinners are just what's called for with the way the temperature has been rising around the country this summer. You know the saying, if you can't take the heat, get out of the kitchen? Whoever said that clearly didn't have a fami…
It’s time to start thinking about your meal plan for next week. From a fresh take on fajitas to a 20-minute pasta, we’ve got five weeknight dinners that will get you through the week ahead. So grab a pen, make your shopping list, and sto…
If those Fourth of July picnic plans have snuck up on you ( um, guilty! ), don't fret. I've found nine delicious and super easy last-minute Fourth of July treats you can whip up in no time. You may not even need to run to the market for …
I've talked a lot about how much I love avocado because of how easy it makes serving a nutrient-dense veggie (okay, it's actually a fruit, but I consider it a "veggie" at dinnertime). Cut, slice, serve. Pre-washed greens are also a lifes…
It’s time to start thinking about your meal plan for next week. From oven BBQ chicken to easy baked tacos, we’ve got five weeknight dinners that will get you through the week ahead. So grab a pen, make your shopping list, and stock up be…
It’s time to start thinking about your meal plan for next week. From Cashew Chicken on a sheet pan to a perfect no-cook family meal, we’ve got five weeknight dinners that will get you through the week ahead. So grab a pen, make your shop…
I'm not sure how certain foods become trendy beyond the plate (looking at you, pineapple), but watermelons are everywhere. From pool floaties to purses and piñatas, watermelon is the motif of the summer. We love eating it plain -- especi…
It’s time to start thinking about your meal plan for next week. From a perfect sweet corn gazpacho to copycat Shake Shack burgers, we’ve got five weeknight dinners that will get you through the week ahead. So grab a pen, make your shoppi…
As the mom of a three-month-old who needs to be held constantly, it's easy to start fantasizing about how much free time I'll have once my child can walk on his own. Yes, I can hear you toddler moms laughing at me, because despite my fan…
It’s time to start thinking about your meal plan for next week. From my kids' new favorite quesadilla to Cheesy Bruschetta Chicken, we’ve got five weeknight dinners that will get you through the week ahead. So grab a pen, make your shopp…
I got a tip on a new food trend a couple of weeks ago: topping your ice cream with olive oil. I was immediately intrigued and -- I cannot lie -- a little weirded out too. But not weirded out enough that I could resist giving it a try. I …
As a food professional, I used to always get asked what I love to cook most or what my “specialty” is (spoiler alert: I don’t have one). Now that I have kids, the question is what do I cook for my family. I have the knowledge to cook mos…
It’s time to start thinking about your meal plan for next week. From shortcut carnitas in 35 minutes to butter roasted tomato sauce (mmmm!), we’ve got five weeknight dinners that will get you through the week ahead. So grab a pen, make y…
It’s time to start thinking about your meal plan for next week. From an easy Cuban-inspired steak dinner to a meal that's summer on a sheet pan, we’ve got five weeknight dinners that will get you through the week ahead. So grab a pen, ma…
My kids love to help in the kitchen, especially on slow-moving weekend mornings. So having on hand a few easy brunch recipes that kids can help make is always a good idea. Plus, with Mother's Day and Father's Day coming up soon, this wil…
You know what they say: When life gives you new, game-changing methods for cutting fruit, you make lemonade. And Stacie's recent Kitchen Help Live video has done just that; I finally know how to cut kiwi, mango, and -- yes! -- even the n…
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are the definitive weeknight protein that please (almost) everyone. They’re as versatile as you can get, but cooking chicken breasts evenly so that they’re flavorful and juicy can be challenging. That’s…
I think that the key to a festive spread is the perfect party punch recipe. If you get it just right -- not too heavy, not too sweet, not too fizzy -- your guests will keep coming back for refills, and they'll probably ask you for the re…
After my recent success testing a recipe for a killer two-ingredient frosting , I decided to try another seemingly magical recipe: two-ingredient cookies. I’ve seen variations of this recipe ricochet across Pinterest for years, but was a…
It’s time to start thinking about your meal plan for next week. From the ultimate breakfast for dinner meal to veggie powered sushi bowls, we’ve got five weeknight dinners that will get you through the week ahead. So grab a pen, make you…
Everyone should have a handful of easy pasta recipes in their back pocket. And every parent should have a handful of easy, super fast pasta recipes in theirs. The key to serving weeknight noodles in minutes is taking advantage of a few k…