Cubby Archive

They're even cheaper than the drive-thru!

The wholesome, savory flavors bring kids of all ages into the kitchen.

Perfection comes down to the order in which you add the ingredients.

Did we mention that it's soaked with a sweet rose syrup and topped with buttery green pistachios?

Big bonus: Pasta is involved.

Including panko-crusted shrimp, Brazilian cheese bread, and spanakopita!

I traveled across the world and learned so much about how family dinner works in Italy!

(They may even be better.)

And you can make it in just two steps!

The ultimate mac and cheese upgrade.

Ultra cheesy and oh-so comforting.

And both treats are ridiculously easy and involve only a tiny handful of ingredients.

She preferred wooden spatulas over wooden spoons!

They're perfectly crispy.

I’m a big fan of prepping ingredients in advance, but it can be tricky to keep some ingredients fresh until you need them. Case in point: apples. Once cut and exposed to air, the apple’s flesh begins to brown due to oxidation. And whether you’re packing up lunch for yourself or your kids, or you want to cut apples ahead to make apple pie or apple crisp, nobody wants brown apples. The only way to stop oxidation is to create a protective barrier between the cut fruit and the air.

Including a ridiculously smart travel mug!

It's moist, fluffy, and intensely chocolatey.

Including a pick for meat-lovers, gluten-free fans, and vegetarians.

They're chewy, rich, and packed with almond flavor.

I spent $80 and focused on fresh produce, along with easy protein options.

Here's everything I bought and what I made for one week.

A classic example of when homemade is truly better.

In an effort to curb my spending on food, I’m looking to my pantry for dinner inspiration this week. Cooking from the pantry is also a time-saver, because it means fewer shopping trips. I am a big believer in curating a well-stocked pantry and keeping long-lasting basics in the fridge and freezer, because I know that if I have beans, canned tomatoes, broth, rice, eggs, and cheese on hand I can make a week’s worth (or more!) of dinners without setting foot into the grocery store.

Pasta + cheese + pepperoni = you can't go wrong.