Food & Dining

For a summer treat, freeze GoGurt or other yogurt which comes in a tube. The kids think they are eating ice cream, but it's really the main course of lunch!

I saw this recipe a few years ago in one of my cooking magazines, and we make it every year for the Fourth.  It’s not gourmet, but your kids will love it and it looks really cool.  It has layers

These empanadas are easy and a BIG hit at any party!  What you need to buy... * 2 Pillsbury roll out pie crusts, 1 cooked chicken, frozen corn, salsa What you need to do... Flip over a wide glass and cut

My kids are picky eaters and I'm sure it's partially my fault.  But I just don't have it in me to fight that battle.  I do, however, want to provide them with nutritious meals and some balance

Instead of giving my son YoBaby yogurt, which lists sugar as an ingredient, I took plain whole milk yogurt and added my own fruit. When he was still getting used to solids, I mixed the yogurt with mashed bananas

Who wouldn't love a cake that tastes like a candy bar?  I loved this rich cake as a child and I still bring it out for special occasions. Warning: this cake contains nuts, although they could be easily

Who on earth has time to make risotto for dinner?  You can now with this easy fool-proof recipe!  I discovered it years ago in a Better Homes and Gardens Magazine. It is so easy and really good

The only thing better than coming home to the smell of fresh-baked bread is enjoying a warm slice with butter and jam!  Here's a great recipe that lets you enjoy the homemade goodness with minimal hassle!

If you are vegetarian and "on the road", here are some sure bets for  (inexpensive) fare your kids will eat. Friendly's: mozzarella sticks, cheese quesadillas, grilled cheese, and of course

This is the best and quickest summer breakfast ever and kids of all ages will adore it. Peel a banana for each person, put in a freezer bag and freeze at least overnight. Put in blender: 1 cup skim milk, 1 frozen