Hi Reader, Sometimes the thought of making dinner makes me want to cry. In fact, I was there last night. It had been a long day, I just wanted to forgo dinner. But my stomach and my family were certainly NOT going to let me do that. So what do I do when I am simply too tired to cook? Yes, sometimes I turn to take-out. But more than often, I turn to my EASIEST of easy recipes. We are talking MINIMAL prep, simple ingredients, and NO thought required kinda meals. Because dinner does NOT and...

Hi Reader, Back-to-school season is here! Which means schedules just got a whole lot busier. Between homework, activities, and the general chaos of weeknights, getting a healthy meal on the table can feel impossible. But here’s the good news--you don’t need hours (or fancy ingredients) to feed your family well. In fact, you can make affordable, nutrient-dense dinners in under 30 minutes. I pulled together over 50 quick and easy family dinner recipes that are perfect for those nights when time...

Hi Reader, This all started with my son moving into his college apartment last year--on a limited budget, busy, and suddenly responsible for feeding himself (no more dining plan!) As a mom with a passion for teaching people to cook, I couldn’t send him off with nothing but good wishes and instant noodles. So, I put together a little “care package” for his kitchen: A meat thermometer (because food safety matters) A smaller air fryer (the college kid’s magic wand) A good sauté pan (ceramic,...