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How I Handle Snack Time So My Kids Don't Fill Up Before Dinner

For Laurie Gonzagowski-Satter, daughter-in-law of family nutrition expert Ellyn Satter, sitting her kids down for a filling afterschool snack is non-negotiable.

The Midwestern Trick to a Better Burger

For burgers, the Midwest does it best.

The Faster Way to Fry a Latke

A slow sizzle in a deep pool of olive oil is never a bad thing. But if you're making latkes for eight days and nights, it might be time to head to the garage.

When Should Kids Start Packing Their Own Lunch?

And what to do if all they pack are chips.

Why I Only Let My Kids Have Dessert on the Weekends

We stopped eating sweets during the week and the world did not stop turning.

A Retro-Classic Christmas Dinner Menu

Our new holiday dinner menu is full of the mid-century continental cuisine your grandparents might have served, but better.

What Cookbook Author and Publishing Maven Raquel Pelzel Cooks for Her Family in a Week

It's all about no-shame frozen veggie burgers and improvised blueberry muffins.

How to Cook Green Beans in 6 Minutes Flat

This method is completely hands-off (and totally delicious).

Weekly Meal Plan: Cozy Dinners for the First Week of December

Slow-cooker chili, a dinner party–worthy vegetarian entrée, and Vietnamese meatball sandwiches round out this week of meals.

The Best Way to Cook Hot Dogs and Make Them Perfect Every Time

We found a simple, two-step process that never fails.

Veggie Chips 101

How to turn (almost) any vegetable into a crunchy, salty chip.

Weekly Meal Plan: Easy Post-Thanksgiving Family Dinners

Last week was full of cooking—this week, slow it down with some easy favorites.

14 Ways to Stay Sane at the Thanksgiving Table

Because Thanksgiving isn't all pie and laughter.

How to Make Cilantro-Lime Rice Just Like Chipotle Does

Rice with cilantro and lime is key for recreating Chipotle's burritos and bowls at home.

All the Thanksgiving Side Dishes, Ranked

Get outta here, green bean casserole.

How to Make Sauerkraut in 12 Easy Steps

Ferment to your heart's content with these tips for making homemade sauerkraut.

Is There a Difference Between Polenta and Cornmeal?

Know the ins and outs of creamy, corny deliciousness.

8 Pantry Pastas Our Staff Makes When There's Nothing in the Fridge

These are the dead-simple recipes we turn to for emergency dinners.