Meghan Splawn

These appetizers and snacks are perfect for your next family-friendly party!

It feels fancy to our two kids, but it's easy for my husband or me to cook it.

We're talking pizza pinwheels, Raisinets, and, yes, vegetables.

Trust us: This is best (and easiest!) thing you'll cook in your Instant Pot this year.

For quick weeknight meals, the Instant Pot is your BFF.

With or without a mold!

This cookie recipe changed how I bake with my kids.

The secret ingredient will upgrade any pancake mix — even the store-bought kind.

Adding just one pantry ingredient gives you tender, browned beef.

Want pork chops that rival a steak? You've got to know the best method for cooking those chops!

The kids are going to freak. out.

We'll help you stay organized, save time, and keep lunches delicious — and safe.

We asked some of our favorite foodie parents what school lunch looks like for their kids from first grade through high school.

And not a sandwich in sight.

Got a little eater? Fill 'em up with these smart and delicious lunch box ideas.

Getting kids to prep or pack their own lunch is a game-changer. Here’s how to make it work for your family, no matter how old your kids are.

Easy, quick, and delicious. A win all around!

Budget dinners for busy families.

Summer family dinners have a new star player.

From lunch box muffins to pasta salad.

"I've found that my two kids will eat four times as many vegetables when they are presented with tasty dips and a few special snacks."

Of course there are sprinkles.

A big batch of pancakes in half the time — what else could you want?

Choose greatness for your Thanksgiving leftovers. The best way to relive the glory of a loaded Thanksgiving plate is this towering lasagna stuffed with all good things.

It's low-key, low-stress, and lots of fun! And, obviously, super-adorable.

Who says Christmas is the only holiday that gets a cookie house?

My sister-in-law was right!

It's part crepe, part pancake, and part popover — and as delicious as it sounds.

Here's how to make one big-batch breakfast, two lunch options, and five slow cooker dinners for a busy week.

Just stick to this simple formula.

It's done before the coffee is even ready!

If you can resist filling up your Trader Joe’s shopping cart with just snacks and cheese, the cult-favorite grocery store is actually a brilliant place to help you meal prep for a super busy week. It’s a one-stop-shop for breakfast essentials like coffee and oats, and their already-prepped ingredients like hard-boiled eggs and frozen stir-fry blends make quick work of lunch boxes and weeknight dinners.

Summer is in full swing at our house, which means between jumping into the lake, riding bikes, and running through the backyard sprinkler, we’re all hungrier than ever. We’ve spent much of the summer already eating easy no-cook dinners or leftovers. While that strategy has its own merits, this week I’m looking at my slow cooker to feed us hearty summer dinners without heating up the kitchen.

Easy to cook and beloved by kids, hot dogs are all too often passed over by the adults at cookouts. But hot dogs can make an exciting dinner for the whole family with just a little bit of planning and a few fun upgrades. This family snack board combines two grill-friendly recipes with store-bought basics for the ultimate backyard dinner. Serve it to celebrate the start of summer, the Fourth of July, camping at home, or just a really good Tuesday night.

Chili mac is everything I want in a dinner bowl: creamy, cheesy, and infinitely cozy. Unfortunately, making it from scratch typically involves dirtying multiple pots and a decent amount of time — which is what makes this Instant Pot version so brilliant. With just eight ingredients and a 20-minute cook time, you can pull off this easy and delicious dinner anytime you’re craving comfort.