Kid Food

How to ensure it's balanced *and* something the kids will love.

Because adjusting to the back-to-school routine can be tough.

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

The secret ingredient is the best $5 you’ll spend all week.

Your potato masher is good for more than one task.

So cool, so creamy.

I’ll be baking it all summer!

It's the only thing I want to drink right now!

It really is foolproof.

A simple step with big rewards.

It only takes 2 minutes to make.

“The undisputed champion of hot dogs.”

It guarantees a juicy peach EVERY time.

Added bonus: clean up time is cut in half.

You can forget the corn syrup and artificial colors.

Most of them only call for one pot, one bowl, or one baking sheet.

For the pickiest eaters.

Why finger salads are the way to go.

She has very good taste, it seems.

It'll help prevent the dreaded freezer burn.

The lemony sauce is perfect.

“It’s my favorite, HANDS-DOWN.”

It’s one of a kind.

The non-alcoholic, keep-you-cool drink that works for the whole family.

There’s a lot to love about an Oreo cookie. While the classic OG flavor will always have a special place in my heart (and at the top of our official ranking), I’ve been very impressed with the new flavors popping up on shelves in recent months. (Case in point: Chocolate Covered Pretzel and Mint Chip.) For the latest launch, the iconic cookie brand partnered with singer, actress, and entrepreneur Selena Gomez to release a limited-edition flavor.

Plus, four VERY worthy runners-up.

Is it ridiculous to write a list of reasons to love an ice-cream sandwich? Yes, but here I go.

They're perfect.

You’ll never look at this common vegetable the same way again.

We can’t wait for the return of number three.

Seriously, it’s that good.

It's hands-down the best I've ever had.

Plus, six more cans to grab ahead of summer.

Buying in bulk can save you on groceries and make dinnertime easier, too.

There are only a handful of recipes I keep in constant rotation. I’ve told you about Tara O’Brady’s basic, great chocolate chips cookies and Smitten Kitchen’s cannellini aglio e olio, but I’ve selfishly been keeping Ina Garten’s summer garden pasta a secret.At first glance, Ina’s dish looks like any other tomato pasta made with basil and olive oil. But once you get started, you’ll quickly learn why it’s special.

I always have all the ingredients on hand.

Everyone begs for the recipe.

Popsicle recipes perfect for every kind of summer day.

It’s not strawberry shortcake, and it’s not a strawberry trifle. Call it whatever you like: your kids won’t stop asking for it.

Some days are more balanced than others, and that’s perfectly fine!

Because the kids want to eat ... again.

“Perfectly crispy.”

And it’s no-bake too!

Chicken salad is the cool MVP of all kinds of family meals.

This is the only way to do it all summer.

There’s something for everyone.

These are perfect for lazy nights.

They’re always the first dish gone.

Just some of the iconic and unsung dishes we've loved over the years.

Turns out, it’s a crunch thing.

It’s “ultra-creamy” and “custard-like.”

Labels aren’t always what they seem.

It's just three ingredients.

I never skip it.

It has a devoted following for a reason.

It makes desserts sing.

They’re better than home fries.

One pan, way fewer dishes.

It's the salty-sweet cookie of our dreams.

Dinner! Desserts! Drinks! And more!

The “wrapper-to-filling ratio is spot-on.”

It’s the perfect easy, fun dinner for a Friday night family movie night.

You probably already have it in your fridge.

A dozen recipes to keep everyone well-fed and happy.

It all starts with a store-bought cake mix and pie filling.

A little bit of Lawry’s will always do the trick.

You definitely already have everything you need to make it.

I can’t believe I didn’t know this.

It’s magic.

Check to see if you have a bag.

“I’m obsessed with these,” one person commented.

Such a good deal.