More and more schools are requiring allergy-friendly school lunches, which means PB&Js are off the menu for many of us. For parents who don't want to spend a bundle on store-bought peanut butter alternatives, we've found the perfect solu…
My kids love trail mix, but buying it pre-made can get pricey -- especially since they like different flavors (of course). So instead, I've come up with a list of snack items to keep in my pantry that combine in endless ways for make-you…
It’s time to start thinking about your meal plan for next week. From easy Chicken Gyros to Chimichurri Steak Tacos, we’ve got five weeknight dinners that will get you through the week ahead. So grab a pen, make your shopping list, and st…
At CME, we all have a lot of bright ideas for how to use up all that glorious summer produce. From recipes that use veggies in unexpected ways and super fast green beans , to tips for how to get kids to eat veggies once you've served the…
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…
I admit it: I love that smoothies have become trendy, because it makes for more inspiration. I've been making smoothies on the regular for over 10 years now -- since my older son started solids -- so I always welcome new smoothie ideas. …
It's summertime, which means watermelon everything. From margaritas to popsicles , salsa to poke bowls (yes, seriously), we're adding watermelon to all of our dishes, sweet and savory. But, of course, that means knowing how to pick a wat…
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…
Let me start by saying: Dads, we adore you . Whether a father, stepfather, grandfather, or some other fantastic father-figure to us or our children, we’d be lost without you guys. That’s why this Father’s Day, I want to honor as many of …
Now that the weather's warming up, my favorite go-to dessert for the whole family are gourmet popsicles. Not only are they delicious, but you can also make them ahead. Plus, you can make some boozy for the grown-ups with my tips below. B…
Even your favorite salads, filled with all of your favorite things, will get boring sometimes. It’s just a thing that happens. Luckily, it’s easy to make them interesting again — you just have to add in some seriously surprising ingredie…
It’s time to start thinking about your meal plan for next week. From a vegetarian version of your favorite take out to the ultimate cold pasta salad, we’ve got five weeknight dinners that will get you through the week ahead. So grab a pe…
I love a great spring salad as much as the next person. Okay, probably more. I always fall into the why-yes-it-could-use-more-raw-radishes camp, which isn't always the most popular, so when I'm cooking for kids or entertaining people who…
Oh, Internet, how I love you, but long to hate you. When I started seeing pictures of vegan carrot bacon popping up on Instagram, I quietly screamed “CALM DOWN, Internet!" Because can we please just leave bacon alone? Then I took a deep …
It’s time to start thinking about your meal plan for next week. From a healthy twist on burgers to breakfast-for-dinner burritos for dinner, we’ve got five weeknight dinners that will get you through the week ahead. So grab a pen, make y…
Smoothies are nearly a religion in my house. They are pretty much the best way ever to boost my kids' diets with power produce and protein, and they taste delicious while they do it. Although...I've learned the hard way that the wrong co…
Have you ever gotten mad at a mango? I bet you have and that it was because you didn't know how to cut it without totally butchering the fruit. Don't worry -- it has happened to all of us, which is why this week's Kitchen Help Live , our…
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…
Making homemade almond milk (or mylk, as it's often referred to), may seem like an unnecessary bother to some -- and I get it. This process may not be for everyone, but if you drink almond milk often and care about how things taste, I st…
Despite my meal-planning efforts, there are always one or two nights when the groceries run out, I find myself recipe-less, or I just don't want to follow my meal plan. Instead of grabbing take-out menus on those nights, I've found 7 tot…
I've always been drawn to cuisines that feel exotic to me, which is why it has taken so long to fall deeply in love with Middle Eastern cuisine. As an international food junkie who grew up first generation Greek-American, I've been drawn…
It’s time to start thinking about your meal plan for next week. From super simple sweet, salty, spicy tacos to a loaded Thai Steak Salad, we’ve got five weeknight dinners that will get you through the week ahead. So grab a pen, make your…
It’s time to start thinking about your meal plan for next week. From a lightened up take-out favorite to Instant Pot Chili, we’ve got five weeknight dinners that will get you through the week ahead. So grab a pen, make your shopping list…
While I still believe that washing your own greens is better than buying pre-packaged whenever possible, more than ever I understand the value of convenience. And when pre-packaged greens mean the difference between eating veggies or thr…