These 9 amazing fall salad recipes are enough to keep us from missing summer salads. For me, fall is all about stews, chili, roasts, and salads. Yes, salads! Roasted veggies are delicious, but roasted veggies tossed with greens and a del…
Last year I threw an awesome Halloween party for my kids. (Really! There’s video , complete with Halloween dinner recipes , to prove it.) It was a blast, but now my kids want to do it again. I'm game—anything to show off my rockin' Cleop…
We all know that apples shine in sweet recipes for tasty apple snacks and delectable apple desserts , but this versatile fruit also rocks the dinner table. And not just in salads, I'll have you know. There are lots of ways to use apples …
How many times have you heard "Just meal plan!" when you groan about the never-ending responsibility of feeding your family night after night? But time constraints, logistics, or the fact that organizing ahead isn't everyone's strong sui…
Summer is whizzing by and before you know it, the peaches, tomatoes and corn will be gone. Before summer produce makes its sad exit, you'll want to be sure to get in all the great summer cooking you can. The good news is that summer cook…
Hot dogs are a simple pleasure, I know, but even the classics can use a little jazzing up sometimes. Not that there's anything wrong with yellow mustard (okay, there kind of is, but still...) but I suggest you ditch it for a moment and k…
It probably comes as no surprise that my favorite part of camping is campfire cooking. There's something satisfyingly primal about giving up my stove and cooking over an open fire in the great outdoors. And with the right camping recipes…
It's funny that Father's Day recipes are always hearty dinners like steak or chili, while Mother's Day tends to focus on light brunch. Don't get me wrong, I love a good brunch (and we've got plenty of Mother's Day brunch recipes to show …
As an outspoken proponent of healthy, homemade family food, I often find myself dispelling the myth that my family and I live on quinoa and kale alone. Though we're fans of both (well, most of us), we also love burgers, pizza, and, like …
Mealtime is the one time my busy kids sit still for a little while, so I love that smart people are creating such interesting learning dishes for kids, educational placemats, and other housewares that let kids do more than doodle at the …
Cutesy food isn't my thing, but I'm a sucker for easy muffin tin recipes. Real kid- and grownup-friendly food portioned in just the right size is just too fun to resist, especially when the mini factor can make dinner more appealing to p…
Winter is officially over, and we're celebrating with easy spring recipes that feature fresh produce. Kick the tubers and squash to the curb; these spring dishes highlight peas, asparagus, avocado, and other green veggie delights. And do…
Gather around, mamas, I'm about to share one of my best family kitchen tricks: Roast a chicken on the weekend, serve for dinner, and shred leftovers to use in these super quick and tasty chicken recipes you can serve for the next few day…
In celebration of National Pizza Week, I've rounded up six of the absolute best homemade pizza recipes this side of Italy. And they're not your average cheese-pepperoni-mushroom recipes either, because you don't need much of my help for …
I know: the last thing you (still) want to think about right now is food. But whether or not you cooked on Thursday, you probably have a pile of Thanksgiving leftovers in your fridge and another plate of sliced turkey, mashed potatoes an…
This Thanksgiving, whether you're feeding dozens or just your immediate family, you just may need some last minute Thanksgiving meal help. We all know that getting Thanksgiving dinner onto the table can be a huge undertaking, especially …
Thanksgiving is tomorrow and everything is under control, right? If you just yelled at your screen, "NO!" then read on, mamas. I've got four cooking helplines that will provide you with answers to all of your Thanksgiving cooking questio…
Whether it's your first time making a Thanksgiving turkey or your fifth, I've found that there's always room for a little (or a lot!) of help. So, this year, I've put together a step-by-step Thankgiving turkey tutorial. Hope it helps. Pi…
This year marks the first Thanksgivukkah--when the first day of Hanukkah falls on Thanksgiving day--since 1888. That pretty much requires amazing Thanksgivukkah hybrid dishes, considering the next one isn't going to happen for another 78…
If you're as busy as I am -- and I'll bet good money that you are -- you're starting to feel the crush of the holiday season. Take a deep breath: everything will get done, and with a little planning you can have some fun, too. Even while…
Let's face it: Thanksgiving is for feasting. Dinner may be the main attraction, but this holiday is about grazing on deliciousness all day long. The food doesn't have to be fussy or labor-intensive either--save the hard work for your tur…
With Thanksgiving and Hanukkah (A.K.A. Thanksgivukkah) just three weeks away, the food conversation will soon turn to brisket and turkey, Santa cookies and pie. While I'm looking forward to holiday food as much as the next cool mom, I'm …
With Halloween behind us and Thanksgiving--and Hanukkah!--right around the corner, it's time to start collecting culinary inspiration for your perfect holiday menu. There are, of course, tons of recipes online, but it's tricky to know wh…
Now that we've covered awesome school lunch resources and simple lunch ideas--it's time to tackle dinner recipes for the kids. Here are six fairly fast dinner recipes sure to fit into your back-to-school routine, no matter how hectic. Th…