Kid-Friendly
What It's Like Cooking for My Child With Autism
When you need to feed your family, sometimes you just can't follow all the rules.
By Shelly Gaudreau as told to Emily Johnson
Turn Leftovers Into Quesadillas for the Easiest Dinner Ever
If you've got leftovers, tortillas, and cheese in your fridge, you're more than halfway to dinner.
By Anna Stockwell
Weekly Meal Plan: 5 Fast, Family-Friendly Dinners
From a veggie-packed noodle bowl to grilled cheese tacos, these kid-approved recipes can be made in 30 minutes or less.
By Anya Hoffman
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54 Halloween Dessert Recipes from Cupcakes and Cookies to Cakes and Candy
Find out all the tricks for making our favorite treats.
By The Epicurious Editors
I Found the Perfect Cracker
Shatteringly crisp, yet sturdy enough to hold the hardiest dips.
By Joe Sevier
All You Need Is a Spoon to Make This Stunning Cake
Plus three other ways you can decorate a cake with a spoon.
By Katherine Sacks
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Family Dinner, Redefined: The Epicurious Guide to Bacon Pancakes, Eating on the Floor, and 16 Other Things That Make Mealtime Less Insane
It's 6pm. Do you know where your children are? Okay, fine, maybe you do. But do you know what you're feeding them for dinner? Never has putting a meal on the table been more fraught: Not only do we have to somehow fit cooking in between drinks with the boss and Little League drop-off, but the dinner we cook has to nourish our children's bodies, minds, souls, and Instagram followings. How to cope? We have 18 ideas.
By The Editors of Epicurious
How Having a Child With Food Allergies Changed the Way I Cook Dinner
After her son was diagnosed with food allergies, this food-loving parent had to learn how to bring the world to him, one meal at a time.
By Stefanie Koseff as told to Laurie Woolever
Smart Strategies (and Recipes) for Staggered Weeknight Dinners
Ideal for those nights when people will be eating at different times, these dishes can be left on the back of the stove and reheated as needed or are also good served at room temperature or cold.
By Kathy Brennan and Caroline Campion
This Tamale Pie Is Fresher (and Tastier) Than the Classic
While ripe tomatoes and corn are still in full swing, make this naturally gluten-free take on tamale pie.
By Anna Stockwell
This is What Happens When Kids Choose the Meal Plan for the Week
No, you won't be stuck eating chicken fingers and hot dogs all week. But you will probably eat a lot of noodles.
By Anya Hoffman
It's Okay to Serve Your Kids Dessert With Dinner
And you can let them eat the sweets first. Family nutrition expert Ellyn Satter explains.
By Janet Rausa Fuller
A Ginger Turkey Meatball Recipe Your Whole Family Will Love
This quick, customizable meal will make everyone at your table happy.
By Rhoda Boone
Fall Is Here Early Thanks to Toll House's New Pumpkin Cobbler Cookie Dough
Bring on the pumpkin.
By Elizabeth Logan
Make Your Friends Jealous with This Instagram-Worthy Drip Cake
Drip, drizzle, drool.
By Katherine Sacks
The Secret Peanut Sauce of a Seven-Year-Old Chef
It's time to share the magic with your kids.
By Anna Stockwell
7 Cookbooks That Will Inspire Your Kids to Start Cooking
From the magical Harry Potter Cookbook to the charming Fanny at Chez Panisse, these cookbooks teach basic techniques while inspiring a love of cooking.
By Emily Johnson
You Can Make Ice Cream Right in a Mason Jar
No fancy equipment required. Here's how to do it.
By Katherine Sacks
How Much Water Does Your Kid Really Need to Drink?
It depends on the kid, but it doesn't have to be 8 cups a day.
By Janet Rausa Fuller