Surely, you’re not thinking of going out on Valentine’s Day. Babysitters and decent reservations are equally scarce. And the truth is, your kids probably want to hang with their parents, for now their dearest loves. We’re staying in, then, and creating our own festive approach to a love-laden holiday that originally began with sacrificing a …
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If you find yourself getting hungry while you’re scrolling past images of golden, gooey, grilled cheese sandwiches and artfully melting ice cream in your Instagram feed, you’re not alone—studies have shown that viewing tantalizing photos definitely influences your appetite. So it only makes sense that showing kids pictures of food can help them remember what they …
Think your waffle iron is a one-trick pony? Prepare to consider it a kitchen workhorse instead. Whether you’ve got a simple plug-and-go design or one of the fancy ones with the dual chambers and smart timers, this handy countertop appliance is essentially a shortcut to crispy, browned edges—without a deep fryer or long stint in …
Can we take a moment to appreciate the amazing egg? Hero of many last-minute meals, these true superfoods are there for us in so many ways. They hold our cookies and cakes together, a hard-boiled egg can save us from mid-morning hunger panics, and, in a humble frittata, they can transform leftovers into a great …
Skeptics wondering if their kitchen needs yet another countertop gadget should definitely check out the Instant Pot before dismissing it as a flash in the pan. It’s become a sensation for a reason. Essentially an electric pressure cooker with lots of features, Instant Pots combine the ease of set-it-and-forget-it cooking with shorter cooking times. However, …
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Somewhere along the line, Americans got duped into believing that an envelope was a necessary part of taco night. No matter what brand, no matter what size, many of us grew up thinking a store-bought packet of “taco seasoning” was not only normal, but mandatory. Sure, they’re convenient, but those envelopes are full of salt …
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In our series, “Pantry All-Stars,” we put the spotlight on one of the ingredients we always have on hand for quick, kid-friendly meals. Next up: chickpeas (aka garbanzo beans). Chickpeas have had a prized place on our tables for a very long time. One of the first beans to be cultivated, there’s evidence of folks …
If you’re a parent with kids in the house, you likely have the local takeout restaurants on speed dial. Chances are this also means you’ve got some leftovers in the fridge—but not quite enough for another family meal. The solution? Step 1: Invite your kiddo to a meeting of the minds. Ask him which simple …
Cornmeal, which is just corn that’s been dried and ground, was introduced to Europe by Christopher Columbus upon returning from the Americas. Now often associated with Northern Italy, it’s traditionally cooked into a porridge, sometimes with decadent additions like cheese and cream. But if you’re in a hurry on a weeknight, those easy-to-use tubes of cooked …
When it’s so scorching hot out that your children can’t even muster the energy to whine, no one wants to stand over a steaming pot on the stovetop or heat the house to Arizona levels by using the oven. But you can’t eat ice pops for supper every night (… right?), so we’ve done you …
