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More These gorgeous birthday cakes are a snap to make using your favorite cake mix and simple white icing.
While your favorite creamy, cheesy, and gooey slow-cooker dishes may be convenient they're not always the healthiest. But, no longer. These still-delicious recipes give classic slow-cooker dishes a wholesome makeover.
From scooping and seasoning to spreading and rolling, these recipes have tons of steps that kids can really do all on their own. (Just be sure to adjust and supervise based on age and ability!)
It's the end of the week. Your refrigerator is practically empty...except for the bit of cheese, a single scallion, a handful of spinach, and a couple of slices of ham. Sure, you could order pizza, or you could save cash and calories by whipping up one of these easy meals perfect for using up leftovers. We suggest recipes here, but don't be afraid to just use them as a template and sub in whatever you have in your fridge. That's the whole point, right?
A slow cooker is a busy parent's best friend. These tasty baby food recipes, all of which freeze beautifully, are so simple they almost cook themselves! With just a few minutes of prep in the morning, healthy meals can be ready for baby in time for lunch or dinner.
Kids' diets can be a little hit or miss, to say the least. But, by adding more superfoods, you can maximize the vitamins, minerals, fiber, and healthy fats your kids eat at each meal or snack. To inspire you, we've highlighted 10 foods that pack a nutritional punch. Plus, family-friendly recipes will help you get these superfoods on the table quickly, easily, and deliciously.
Skip highly processed finger foods for these natural, nutritious bites babies and toddlers will love to get their hands on.
A favorite dinner in a soup! We added a few vegetables as well but the kids will still love this one dish meal.
Hearty mix-ins and fun toppings add kid-friendly pizzazz to these soup-er weeknight recipes.
Whether you're suffering from morning sickness or starving all the time, smoothies can be life-savers for expecting mamas. Full of fiber, healthy fruits and veggies, and other essential nutrients, these sweet sips from the cookbook Smoothie-licious are perfect for breakfast, a light lunch, or a nutritious snack. Each recipe makes two smoothies. Drink one now and save the other for tomorrow. Your body--and baby--will thank you.
Use her favorite dishes--even pizza--as a starting point on the path to healthier fare. It's part of a research-proven strategy that's worked for hundreds of fussy kids at one of the nation's top children's hospitals.
Fruits and veggies are the healthiest foods to give your child in between meals. Find out how to make them fun.
Supper is solved! With only one grocery trip and a bit of prep, your weeknights will now go a lot more smoothly.
No matter what the weather is outside, slow-cooker chilies, soups, and stews are always in season. We've gathered 19 of our favorite recipes perfect for the entire family to enjoy.
Starting solids is a big milestone for your baby--and you! Take a page from our healthy-from-the-start handbook and take the guesswork out of what foods to introduce, and when. Print it out...and start feeding!
These little birthday rituals are sure to become warm-and-fuzzy memories for your kids down the road.
Research shows that the more fruits and veggies babies eat before age 1, the more likely they are to eat a variety of produce by age 6. Here are seven foods to feed your baby before age 1 (and how to prepare them!).
Beta carotene-rich sweet potatoes are a nutritious addition to baby's diet. Follow our easy step-by-step instructions to learn how to make sweet potato puree.
Don't put your baby at risk for choking or an allergic reaction. Here are four foods you shouldn't feed your bundle of joy before her 1st birthday.
The answer may surprise you. See how your family is doing, and find easy fixes to improve your routine.
Take Quiz Get your picky kid to start trying (and yes, loving) vegetables in just one month. We've got a brilliant week-by-week plan for delicious but easy side dishes that will have your child asking for more.
If you're a newbie in the kitchen, mastering the art of stir-frying is a great place to start on your cooking skills. These dishes are quick, healthy, and easily adapted to meet all your family's needs-- not to mention that the beautiful colors make any dinner plate pop. Here are some tasty wok recipes that will rock your kitchen table (chopsticks optional).
