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Stephanie Ganz

About Me

Once a professional chef (in the lifetime before she had two kids), Stephanie Ganz has written and developed original recipes for Bon Appetit, Eater, The Kitchn, and Virginia Living, and is a regular contributor to Richmond Magazine.


Latest Stories

18 Fun Recipes for Kids That Make Dinnertime a Breeze
You might even find a new favorite meal.
Sep 25, 2026
20 Easy and Ooey-Gooey Brownie Recipes That Will Make You Star of the Bake Sale
Shout-out to the Pumpkin Patch Brownies, which are equal parts cute and delicious.
Sep 23, 2026
16 Kid-Friendly Vegetarian Meals That Don't Skimp on Protein and Fiber
You don't need meat to keep everyone well-fed and happy.
Sep 18, 2026
13 Creative Birthday Party Ideas Your Kids Will Love (I’ve Tried Many!)
They might love these themes even more than the cake!
Sep 13, 2026
18 Homemade Pizzas and Flatbreads Everyone Will Want a Slice Of
Life happens, pizza helps.
Sep 6, 2026
The 2-Ingredient Sauce My Son Makes Weekly
It’s great on everything from pasta to sandwiches to fries.
Sep 6, 2026
19 Delicious One-Pan Meals That Don't Overcomplicate Dinnertime
Make your cleanup so easy.
Sep 2, 2026
The Best Twin Mattresses for Kids (After Hours of Research!)
After hours of reading and research, these 10 kids' twin mattresses stood out.
Aug 31, 2026
12 Barbecue Chicken Recipes So Yummy, You'll Want to Make Them Every Week
The macaroni salad is a particular winner.
Aug 29, 2026
3 Chefs Agree: These Hot Dogs Are the Best Ones You Can Buy at the Grocery Store
“The undisputed champion of hot dogs.”
Aug 14, 2026
18 Easy and Delicious Kid-Friendly Casseroles
Family favorites for a cozy dinner.
Aug 3, 2026
29 Dipping Sauces That Will Make Kids Actually Want to Eat Dinner
From easy recipes to store-bought favorites, these dips might actually be magic.
Aug 2, 2026
These Gorgeous Lockers Are My Secret to Beautiful and Organized Toy Storage
So many sizes and colors to choose from.
Jun 1, 2026
13 Kid-Friendly Appetizers for Easy Dinners, Summer Hangs, and Birthday Parties
Because food *can* be fun!
May 31, 2026
13 Fun and Tasty Birthday Party Food Ideas That Kids Will Actually Eat
From fruit skewers to pigs in a blanket!
May 30, 2026
I Bought a Helix Mattress for My Kid — Here's My Review
There are few things more important than a good night’s sleep, and that’s especially true for kids, who need that time for their development. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, adequate sleep supports children’s learning, behavior, and mental health, while insufficient sleep is linked to issues including depression and poor academic performance. That’s why choosing the right mattress for your kids is so important.
May 4, 2026
The Easy Appliance That Got My Kids Excited About Cooking (No Stovetop Required!)
For kids who love doing things themselves (so, all of them).
Apr 19, 2026
21 Delicious Lunch Ideas You Can Prep Once and Eat for Days
From soups to bowls to salads, you’re set!
Apr 18, 2026
These Are the Best Snacks for Kids
Healthy-ish snacks that are easy to buy and hard to resist.
Apr 14, 2026
12 Clever and Fun Dinner Theme Night Ideas Your Kids Will Love
Superhero night is about to become a regular thing.
Mar 16, 2026
10 Delicious Chicken Tender Recipes (for When You Need a Dinnertime Win)
Winner, winner, chicken dinner.
Mar 14, 2026
The Best Zipper Sheets to Solve the Worst Bed-Making Task
You already know what we’re talking about!
Feb 22, 2026
24 Homemade Snacks Kids Will Love
Because kids eat approximately 1,728 snacks per week.
Feb 21, 2026
15 Family Dinner Ideas Under $15
Meals your kids will (hopefully, probably!) eat.
Feb 18, 2026
16 Valentine's Day Candies That Kids Will Love and Parents Will Want to Sneak
I'm so ready for the candy.
Feb 7, 2026
25 Easy Sandwich Recipes for When You’re All Out of Lunch Ideas
Lunch box burnout is very real. Whether you’re doing the prepping yourself or supporting your kids in their own lunch packing endeavors, putting together an enticing midday meal day … after day… after day gets really old. Sandwiches are always a smart lunch box option because they’re super versatile, loading a lot of flavor and food groups in a kid-friendly, handheld format.
Feb 4, 2026
12 Kids’ Bath Towels We Really Love 
Some are great for adults, too!




Jan 26, 2026
23 Simple Sick-Day Meals to Make When Your Family’s Under the Weather
Because we’re *deep* into sick season right now.
Jan 16, 2026
The Best Under-Bed Storage for Kids’ Rooms
Small bedrooms? No problem.
Jan 8, 2026
31 of the Coolest, Cuddliest, Cleverest Gifts for Tweens and Teens
It’s the perfect way to say “I see you.”
Jan 5, 2026
21 Great Gifts for Kids Who Love to Draw
This should keep them happy for a while!
Dec 15, 2025
21 Fantastic Gifts for 10-Year-Olds
10-year-olds are practically tweens, so look for gifts for their evolving interests and abilities!
Dec 15, 2025
26 Great Gifts for Kids Who Love to Read
From book bags to book lights, here are a few of our favorite gifts for young readers.
Dec 15, 2025
The Book My Daughter Asks for Every Single Year
I love family traditions. As an only child of divorced parents who moved around a lot, I craved consistency when I was younger. Now, as a parent, I’m intentional about creating meaningful traditions for my family of four, especially around the holidays, to foster a sense of security and consistency. We’ve got Fond of You Fondue night for Valentine’s Day, tamale-making on Christmas Day, and beloved themed nights for Hanukkah, like game night and book night.
Dec 12, 2025