Kid Food

The result will be the creamiest, silkiest, and butteriest potato your family has ever tasted.

I don’t care that it does only one thing, I love that it does that one thing so very well. 

Your tuna sandwiches are about to get so much better.

The result is tender, saucy chicken ready to be with some good bread you can drag through the last drops of sauce on your plate.

This baby-friendly muffin recipe is loaded with three kinds of produce and a super tender texture so it's easy for the littlest eaters to enjoy!

It comes in handy for dinner prep, baking pies, or even packing your suitcase.

My babies were too hungry to wait around for me to cut up food with a knife.

Easy cooking and easy cleanup.

It's the coziest way to feed your family of six (or stock your freezer with leftovers!) this winter.

They're packed with warming spices and just a touch of brown sugar.

It's tangy, slightly sweet, and spicy.

It's a guaranteed dinner win.

We saw them and had to track them down ASAP.

I'm not going to say they're a game-changer, but ... well, they are.

One-pot = easy cooking and easy cleanup.

Honestly, it's great for breakfast, lunch, AND dinner.

It's like mac and cheese, but with broccoli.

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

Now that the major holidays are behind us, I’m readying my pantry for new winter arrivals, like a sort of epicurean Punxsutawney Phil. Will the winter linger on (more truffles, hygge-inducing tea, excuses to make a hot chocolate, etc.), or will there be a cheeky snap of spring (mango-flavored everything, the bright spot that is asparagus season, a blush-toned peony)?

A food safety expert shares the most effective and safe method to wash your produce.

Because your kids need to be able to find the food themselves.

We've got our next birthday cake recipe ready to go.

It's totally foolproof and rewards you with a meal that tastes really fancy — even on a weeknight!

Any night - Tuesday or otherwise! - that involves tacos for dinner is bound to be a good night.

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

It was also incredibly easy.

If you have fond memories of eating at The Old Spaghetti Factory, this is the dish for you.

The Instant Pot makes beef stew weeknight-friendly.

Read this before renewing your membership.

Sorry to be the one to have to tell you.

Your New Year's Day celebratory breakfast plans are set. You're welcome!

A smart store-bought shortcut for the holidays.

Look for it in the refrigerator cases!

This slightly sweet, mildly spiced, crispy chicken recipe delivers every time.

I'll admit: I was skeptical I'd be into these bags, but they've totally won me over.

Heat 'em up in the oven while you're loading the car!

It's salty, buttery, crunchy perfection.

It looks like risotto, tastes like mac and cheese, and is ready in 20 minutes.

With or without a mold!

Including winners for best-tasting, kid-friendly, and most unexpected design.

The simple chicken tacos this Mexican-American mom makes for her kids (and herself).

This cookie recipe changed how I bake with my kids.

For Meatless Monday and beyond.

Easy to make and even easier to clean up!

No more hot handles that can hurt the kiddos.

A pack of chicken sausage is my go-to ingredient for quick and easy weeknight dinners.

When it comes to buying groceries on a budget (but not sacrificing quality or choice), nothing beats shopping at Aldi. Sure, the no-frills atmosphere can take some getting used to, but these miniature food marts pack all of the essentials — plus some fun and inspired limited-edition buys — into just a few aisles.This Power Hour is all about getting the most bang for your buck at Aldi.

Rule #2: We decide what they eat, but my kids get to decide how much.

From the ultimate Trader Joe's hack to our favorite quick & easy pasta, this is our list of weeknight MVPs.

It's the thing a new parent *really* needs.

My quick, initial taste test basically turned into a full meal.

One in particular really stood out!

Move over, butter boards!

We couldn't stop eating them.

No more sticky bottles!

It's perfect for quick dinners.

Bonus: It'll help keep your kitchen workspace clean and clear.

One fix is in effect ... right now!

Load up on these best-loved products without a membership!

One-handed breakfasts for the win.

A simple 10-minute marinade makes all the difference.

This method delivers juicy, flavorful meat and crispy skin — and it's easy!

They taste like a bowl of freshly cooked oatmeal loaded with blueberries and brown sugar.

You may already have the winning method on hand!

Is your kid not a fan of chunky pieces of onion? Neither is Jennifer Garner!

Pumpkins, mummies, and monsters, oh my!

Making meal prep easier is just the beginning...

These five-ingredient meals will become instant family favorites.

Everyone has a can opener to open cans, but have you ever used it for this?

The kids are going to freak. out.

Now's your chance.

Even though I love to cook (and do it for a living!), lately I find myself wondering, What do people even eat? more often than I’d like to admit. As the months at home drag on, with my attention focused on the national stage, I’ve got little imagination for what to put on the table each night. Even when it’s hard, I try to make dinnertime a safe space to connect.