Food & Dining

My kids have always loved ramen noodle soup, but ramen has two problems: the kids can see it is finished cooking, but they don't understand that it's way too hot to eat, and it's not very nutritious

Here is an unusual, quick, cool salad for summer that I adapted from an Israeli salad recipe. My whole family loves it.  Cut two fresh avocados into 1 inch cubes. Add 1 pint of grape tomatoes (can substitute

Honeysuckle White brand turkey has a monthly email recipe newsletter with yummy, simple recipes for turkey breasts, turkey tenderloins and ground turkey. They don't email you in-between newsletters, and the

I read this recipe in the paper yesterday and Unbaked it today.  Beyond simple and quite delicious!  My twenty-month old daughter is blueberry obsessed these days and she loved it too.  If you choose

I am a true convert. I rarely go to supermarkets anymore. Because of Peapod. I can get virtually anything that a Super Stop & Shop has via Peapod. I can: Food shop in my pjs And peek in my fridge while

Here's a rainy day activity for kids of all ages. Just expect a mess so you aren't upset. Have your child take two marshmallows and smush them together. Then, have them press their pointer finger and thumb

Agave Nectar is a honey like substance extracted from the fruit itself.  It's low in glycemic index, which is important for people with diabetes (I had gestational diabetes and am now very aware of what

I think Everyday Food is a great cooking magazine for families. The title says it all – it’s everyday food. All of the recipes are quick and have few ingredients. Every month it has family-friendly

My 13 year old son invented this tonight and it was incredibly yummy! Make instant chocolate pudding (he used sugar free jello brand). Before refrigerating, add fresh, sweet strawberries which have been cut into

I've been using this service since the beginning of the year. It's healthy, quick, yummy meals that anyone can prepare. Shopping lists and menus are provided. The food is delicious and tasty. I really enjoy

For a summer treat, freeze GoGurt or other yogurt which comes in a tube. The kids think they are eating ice cream, but it's really the main course of lunch!

I saw this recipe a few years ago in one of my cooking magazines, and we make it every year for the Fourth.  It’s not gourmet, but your kids will love it and it looks really cool.  It has layers

These empanadas are easy and a BIG hit at any party!  What you need to buy... * 2 Pillsbury roll out pie crusts, 1 cooked chicken, frozen corn, salsa What you need to do... Flip over a wide glass and cut

My kids are picky eaters and I'm sure it's partially my fault.  But I just don't have it in me to fight that battle.  I do, however, want to provide them with nutritious meals and some balance

Instead of giving my son YoBaby yogurt, which lists sugar as an ingredient, I took plain whole milk yogurt and added my own fruit. When he was still getting used to solids, I mixed the yogurt with mashed bananas

Who wouldn't love a cake that tastes like a candy bar?  I loved this rich cake as a child and I still bring it out for special occasions. Warning: this cake contains nuts, although they could be easily

Who on earth has time to make risotto for dinner?  You can now with this easy fool-proof recipe!  I discovered it years ago in a Better Homes and Gardens Magazine. It is so easy and really good

The only thing better than coming home to the smell of fresh-baked bread is enjoying a warm slice with butter and jam!  Here's a great recipe that lets you enjoy the homemade goodness with minimal hassle!

If you are vegetarian and "on the road", here are some sure bets for  (inexpensive) fare your kids will eat. Friendly's: mozzarella sticks, cheese quesadillas, grilled cheese, and of course

This is the best and quickest summer breakfast ever and kids of all ages will adore it. Peel a banana for each person, put in a freezer bag and freeze at least overnight. Put in blender: 1 cup skim milk, 1 frozen

Ellyn Satter is an authority on feeding and eating, whether it's your newborn or yourself or anything in between.  I started reading her book, Child of Mine when I was pregnant to prepare for breastfeeding. 

We have officially entered the "picky toddler phase" of trying to get our son to eat nutritiously.  Foods that he would previously scarf down from a baby food jar are suddenly impossible for

Here is a list of items I used with my daughters! You will know when your baby is ready for finger foods when: they are interested in small objects uses the "pincer grasp" - picks up objects with

Looking to send a unique, thoughtful gift package to someone that you want to feel better, congratulate, or surprise?  Grandma's Chicken Soup is just the thing!  I received one after a minor setback

Here's a list of foods I used to post in the preschool I taught at.  It's helpful to know what foods to keep from little children. Always monitor how much food your baby is putting in their mouth

If so, then I recommend two resources. First is the book Super Baby Food by Ruth Yaron.  I didn't follow her advice to the letter. For instance, I wasn't keen on grinding my own seeds or feeding my

Coupons at the website.  Low fat Dessert or low calorie dairy free treats.  The products are organic and dairy free.

We've found the Table Toppers by Neat Solutions to be really useful. These disposable placemats come with adhesive strips to keep your little one from throwing them off the table.  The Sesame Street

Over the past few months, I've found some time saving tips to be used anywhere, but especially at a restaurant or over a friend or family member's house.  This works with bananas, avocados, peaches

For a great healthy snack and a dip your kids will love, try this! Ingredients: 16 ounce package of fat free sour cream 1 package of sugar free instant vanilla pudding (do not prepare pudding use for mix only)

In a rut serving the same dinners? Get inspired with quick and easy recipes and great meal ideas.  BettyCrocker.com has a cool search engine at the top that allows users to type in ingredients on

These crabcakes are both easy and delicious! Baltimore crab cakes Ingredients 6 ounce jumbo lump crab meat (I buy it at Costco), 1 slice white bread, crust off, finely diced 1/4 teaspoon shallots, or chives