Kid Food

Saucy noodles, hearty rice bowls, juicy burgers, and more.

Our favorite is perfect for hot days!

The back-pocket dinners that never let me down (or need a grocery run).

“I could eat them every day.”

Macaroni FTW.

If you live with a picky eater, this will be your new go-to move.

It’s a game-changer.

Superhero night is about to become a regular thing.

Winner, winner, chicken dinner.

Mayo + mustard = magical

You’ll never heat pizza another way.

TJ's has done it again.

The ultimate French onion mash-up.

March 7 is National Cereal Day — which feels like a holiday invented by someone who has never met a child. In many homes (including mine), cereal is already doing a lot of heavy lifting. But not in the way it did when I was growing up. Back then, in my house, sugary cereal was firmly categorized as a treat, not breakfast. Think: special-occasion Cinnamon Toast Crunch at a hotel buffet.

I make it every week in the winter.

Skip the pricey cafe, and make these crowd-pleasers at home.

“Sweet, savory, salty, and crunchy all in one.”

For breakfast, lunch, dinner, and everything in between.

It’s seriously delicious.

It’s creamy without a drop of cream.

It’s a miracle.

Ready in just 30 minutes.

Because kids eat approximately 1,728 snacks per week.

Desperately need new lunch ideas for back-to-school? We've got 'em.

And how it transformed our dinners into something surprisingly simple.

Stop wasting all those eggs and flour.

Meals your kids will (hopefully, probably!) eat.

Our readers have spoken!

Skip the possibility of takeout.

Assembly is the name of the game.

It's one of the easiest ways I know to get a veggie-packed dinner on the table.

Turn it into a brand new meal.

I still remember the sweet sense of victory I felt when I cooked one dinner that my whole family — including my toddler — adored and gobbled up. I’m still new to this, but have learned that feeding toddlers is tricky business that requires patience, understanding, creativity, and persistence. These days I put my meal-planning efforts into building a roster of easy dinners that my whole family enjoys.

I have a personal rule when it comes to my kids: I always say yes when they ask to help with cooking. This doesn’t mean I’m inviting them to cook every meal with me, but when they ask I always oblige. Cooking with kids sometimes that means dinner takes 10, 15, even 20 minutes longer to get on the table, but we always learn something — even if it’s just to make sure the lid is tightly sealed on the paprika.

They taste like sunshine.

The secret is out.

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.

It’s a revelation.

Crispy, gooey cheese meets sweet heat.

It makes a huge difference.

The best set-it-and-forget-it winter warmers.

Great for snacking and baking.

It’s so fast!

For the next time you hear "I'm hungry; I want a snack!"

Who knew it was this easy?

These are perfect for any celebration!

Buttered noodles are one of those simple comforts I never get tired of, but this version is the delicious upgrade I keep coming back to. Adding lobster base turns an everyday pantry dinner into something that tastes a little special without making it complicated. The noodles stay simple and buttery, but the lobster base brings a savory richness that makes the whole dish feel “fancy.

Perfect for a chilly day.

The base is stainless steel, but has a clear plastic lid so you can see what's inside.

Because we’re *deep* into sick season right now.

One pan. 30 minutes. Juicy, flavorful chicken.

It doesn’t take much to step up your game.

You won't find anything like it at a restaurant.

Note to self: Hide the container from family members.

Plus, how they make it pop.

Eggs to the rescue.

Of course, my kids were the testers.

You can never have too many of these in your weeknight roster.

Your freezer is your friend.

The crunchy cheese cracker topping took it over the top.