I have been making this dish for years, and it is so simple, it’s almost embarrassing! What can I say? It’s hearty, lean, and satisfying. What I love best is the whole family loves it and the leftovers are easily repurposed. You can find this...

As I recover from a volleyball weekend in Washington, DC and prepare for a big swim meet next weekend, I am testing these muffins from my friend and swim parent, Amy P. I know how important breakfast is for any child and am always looking for a quick...

Potato Leek Soup is so easy to make, especially in the crock pot! Winter is the perfect time of year for this flavorful soup. With simple, straightforward ingredients and only a little washing and chopping, this is a star player in the crock pot soup...

I have many cooks in my kitchen, and I can attest that too many cooks in the kitchen can spoil the fun…sometimes! However, I also realize how important it is to give kids the chance to be involved, so I try to accommodate the request whenever I...

Two weeks ago, I attended our neighborhood holiday party—an elegant sit down dinner complete with appetizers, a delicious main meal with several entrees and sides, and dessert. My first year at the party (only 6 months in the neighborhood!) and I...

Love cookbooks? I do. In fact, at one point in my life, I made it a point to collect cookbooks. I always have my eye out for a good one. Today, I fell in love again. I am more than thrilled to share this gem. It's a beauty. A cookbook like...

I love soup and have been making a pot nearly each week. Soup is fast, nutritious, and is a nice way to incorporate seasonal vegetables. Plus, a pot of soup usually yields leftovers for my lunch. I discovered that I can use a basic system that works...

I have to admit, when I dine at the Cheesecake Factory, the Thai Lettuce Wraps are my meal, and the inspiration for this post. While I am not a chef (nor claim to be anything more than an occasionally inspired, predominantly efficient cook for my brood),...

Hi There! I’m Estela, the Official Dietitian of Produce for Kid’s, and editor of the blog Weekly Bite. One of my go-to weeknight dinners (and a family favorite) is Turkey Tacos. Its fun, quick, easy, and delicious. My three-year-old loves helping in...

Every mom should have a chicken soup recipe in her repertoire. It's healthy. It’s good for you. It might even help you recover from illness. Heck, they even say it's good for your soul. I make a straight forward, simple chicken soup. I can do...