18 Taco Recipes Your Family Will Love Any Night of the Week
Taco Tuesday as we now know it wasn’t something I grew up with, but that doesn’t mean tacos weren’t regularly on the menu. At least once a month my family...
My 1-Ingredient Upgrade for Better Grilled Cheese
You and I both know what the quintessential grilled cheese tastes like; it’s rich and decadent with toasted bread and a thick, gooey layer of melted cheese. Now, imagine all...
I’ve Been Making This 5-Minute Lunch for 20 Years
In my early days as a food writer, I started making this lunch at work so often that it became known as “The Mackenzie Sandwich” by my coworkers. Though I...
My Kids Go Wild for This 4-Ingredient Snack
It’s been so warm lately, and my two little girls are always craving refreshing, cool snacks after being out in the sun. The other day, while they were having a...
Alphabet Soup
About the author Holly Nilsson is the creator of Spend With Pennies, where she creates easy, comforting recipes made for real life. With a passion for nostalgic flavors and simplified...
The Simple Trick for Using a Stainless Steel Pan Like a Nonstick
Key Takeaways • Heating a stainless steel pan before adding any fat keeps food from sticking.• Set the pan over medium-high heat for a minute or two, until water that...
The Only Way My Family Will Eat Asparagus—It’s So Good
As soon as asparagus comes into season, I can’t help myself. I buy it constantly and think of all the ways to use it for family dinners. It is the...
Julia Child’s Brownies Are Perfect—They’re the Only Ones I Make
Why Make This • Julia Child’s brownies, from Baking With Julia , are ooey-gooey with a crackly top.• Her recipe has a number of steps, but is worth it.• For...
5 Easy Dinners for the Dog Days of Summer
This week is a busy one. We’re hosting both sets of neighbors, I’m solo parenting, and everyone’s recovering from my family’s visit last week. As summer draws to a close...
Gordon Ramsay’s 15-Minute Chicken Recipe Is My Favorite—It’s So Delicious
Why Make This • Gordon Ramsay’s chicken stir-fry features your favorite noodles, thinly sliced chicken breast, broccoli, garlic, soy sauce, eggs, and oil.• Have everything prepped before you start, because...