Incomparably better than what comes out of a box, this mac n cheese is so darn good, it may even be better than what Mom used to make. Velveeta optional.
Candied Carrots
Feb 27, 2012 by
Sometimes carrots aren’t quite as sweet as we’d like them to be. This kid-tested tactic takes care of that occasional oops on the part of Mother Nature.
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- 15 M
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Banana Bread French Toast
Feb 24, 2012 by
That’s right. A behemoth stack of French toast made from–believe it–thick-sliced banana bread. Sort of makes you believe in Santa, too, doesn’t it?
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- 20 M
- 20 M
- 8
Dutch Baby
Feb 17, 2012 by
Not to jinx things, but everyone who’s made this little lovely is lauding it as the airiest, most perfect puffed pancake they’ve met. Just thought you should know.
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- 5 M
- 30 M
- 48
Simple Spaghetti
Feb 16, 2012 by
Think you’ve got nothing on hand for a no-stress supper? Think again.
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- 15 M
- 15 M
- 21
Maple Syrup Snow
Jan 21, 2012 by
Embrace your inner Laura Ingalls Wilder with this quaint, toffee-like sweet. Its provenance may be outdated, but its appeal transcends time.
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- 35 M
- 45 M
- 24
Homemade Nutella
Jan 06, 2012 by
No longer are you safe from temptation just because you summoned enough fortitude to skip the Nutella aisle at the store. Not safe at all.
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- 20 M
- 30 M
- 98
Mac and Cheese with Carrots
Jan 02, 2012 by
Simple and, yes, a little sneaky, this kid-friendly, fuss-free, casserole-like mac and cheese melds Cheddar and carrot to healthful effect.
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- 20 M
- 1 H
- 19
Pastina Stars with Butter and Milk
Nov 29, 2011 by
We’ve got stars in our eyes…and our bowls…and our spoons…all thanks to pastina, the teensy star-shaped pasta. It just may be the cutest supper in the solar system.
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- 10 M
- 20 M
- 42
Seasonal Vegetable Tempura
Nov 15, 2011 by
We could stare at this staggeringly stunning tempura all day—and eat it all night. Talk about a nifty tactic to get us to eat our veggies.
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- 35 M
- 35 M
- 1
Witch’s Brew Hot Chocolate
Oct 30, 2011 by
There’s gonna be some meeeeelting going on the morning after Halloween, ‘though it ain’t what you expect. It’s a ridiculously indulgent treat that tricks kids into drinking their milk.
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- 5 M
- 5 M
- 9
Caramel Apples
Oct 26, 2011 by
Forget bobbing for apples. Try this equally apple-y endeavor instead that requires far less effort yet yields way more caramel-cloaked gratification.
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- 30 M
- 30 M
- 3
Brown Sugar Cookies
Oct 20, 2011 by
These beauties aren’t unlike the classic sugar cookie in terms of ease and appeal, they’re just a littler richer, a little spicier, and a lot less expected.
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- 20 M
- 45 M
- 27
Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Oct 03, 2011 by
Virtuous for its simplicity as well as its versatility, the roasted sweet potato is a thing to behold–and to bejewel, whether with sugar or spice or…
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- 5 M
- 1 H
- 12
Apple Chips
Sep 28, 2011 by
Why pay an absurd amount of money for a teensy bag containing a couple shriveled slices when you can make a slew of slightly sweet, somewhat tart, eminently easy dried apples yourself?
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- 35 M
- 7
Crisp Peanut Butter Cookies
Sep 09, 2011 by
These uncannily crisp, seemingly shortbreadish cookies from San Francisco’s Miette are–and we mean this–unlike any you’ve ever encountered.
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- 18
Crunchy Oven-Fried Drumsticks
Sep 07, 2011 by
Some things never go out of style. They just take on a somewhat newish look now and again. Witness these kid-friendly drumsticks rolled in crumbs of any sort.
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- 20 M
- 50 M
- 15
Mom’s Soft-Boiled Eggs ‘n’ Toast
Sep 06, 2011 by
Ideal for lazy weekends as well as harried weekdays, these soft-boiled eggs are cooked to perfection in less than five minutes. You’re welcome.
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- 5 M
- 5 M
- 42
From Mom to Son, Ice Pops Still Rule
Aug 09, 2011 by
Ice pops have a way of making everything better. Always have. And even though today’s creations bear little resemblance to those of yore, it’s all good.
Yogurt Ice Pops with Berries | Paletas de Yogurt con Moras
Aug 09, 2011 by
Although these paletas are Mexican through and through, the melding of yogurt, fruit, and honey is luscious in any language.
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- 25 M
- 1 H, 5 M
- 20