Food & Recipes

Make great meals for your whole family. Consult our mom-approved recipes for nutritious home-cooked dishes, including baby foods, breakfasts, and kid-friendly snacks. Don't think you have time to prepare dinner? Try our 30 minutes or less recipes for easy meals that will help you make the most of your time at home. Having a party? Check out our collection of creative birthday cakes, tasty baked treats, and fun party foods. Consult our experts for advice on your most difficult cooking questions. We'll also give you tips on healthy packed lunches you can feel good about, recipes you can make with your slow-cooker, and advice on what to eat when you're pregnant.

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Here's How Cooking Can Help Your Kids Learn to Budget

The kitchen and the grocery store are great places to kick off important conversations with kids about saving, spending, and budgeting. Here's how to get started.

I Was Shocked (and Delighted) by the Convenience of Daily Harvest's New Harvest Bakes

These dishes are packed full of veggies and taste practically homemade. Get $40 off your first order right now.

The 12 Best Kid-Approved Breakfast Foods That Are Perfect for School Days

Our panel of kids and parents tested dozens of new supermarket options, while editors named their classic go-tos for the latest Parents Food Awards list.

I Tried Home Chef's Skinnytaste Meals—Here's Why They're Perfect for Families Who Want to Eat Clean

This month, Home Chef and Skinnytaste are offering customers 12 different healthy options on the menu. The meals are easy, flavorful, filling, and packed with clean ingredients.

Why I Budget for the Holidays on January 1

This year, I finally learned to budget for the end-of-year gift-buying season since day one—January 1, that is. And you can, too.

This Pregnant Mom Is Making Healthy WIC Meals on TikTok, Solving a Problem We Rarely Even Talk About

Pregnant people who have limited access to healthy foods face a variety of health consequences. Receiving assistance via WIC both mitigates and contributes to this problem.

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