by Stacie Billis | Jun 1, 2015 | Recipes
If your family is anything like mine, you eat a lot of chicken. It’s among the most popular main dishes, especially for families, because it’s so versatile and because lots of kids will actually eat it unlike other protein—but chicken can also get boring. One of my...
by Stacie Billis | May 27, 2015 | Tips + Tricks
Several years ago I had the honor of taking a class with a master chef who’s specialty is pasta. In true Italian form, as he tossed varying shapes of pasta with different sauces, he encouraged us to “cook to our taste.” Instead of focusing on exact measurements, he...
by Stacie Billis | May 26, 2015 | Recipes
Few things are as important to a busy family cook than easy clean up. Even if you have kids old enough to help with the task—4- to 5-years-old according to our guide to kids’ chores by age—nothing is more draining at the end of a long day than having to juggle...
by Kate Etue | May 23, 2015 | Recipes
My swimsuit-ready diet attempts don’t stand a chance against a juicy cheeseburger hot off the grill on a warm summer night. I mean, there’s no hope. And, really, why should there be? Burgers are delicious. So as I’m gearing up for my Memorial Day...
by Stacie Billis | May 21, 2015 | Shopping Finds
Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer which, for many of us, is also the official start of picnic season. Dining al fresco is one of the great joys of family eating. It feels special like eating out, but the kids can run around. No high chair battles or...