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Holiday Cooking Traditions That Go Beyond Cookie-Decorating
From baking Czech kolache to simmering a batch of homemade applesauce for Hanukkah latkes, there are so many different delicious ways to celebrate the holidays with your kids.

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Weekly Meal Plan: Quick Roast Salmon, Easy Soups, and a One-Pot Pasta
5 fast and easy dinners for a mid-December boost of Vitamin C.

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How I Handle Snack Time So My Kids Don't Fill Up Before Dinner
For Laurie Gonzagowski-Satter, daughter-in-law of family nutrition expert Ellyn Satter, sitting her kids down for a filling afterschool snack is non-negotiable.


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The Faster Way to Fry a Latke
A slow sizzle in a deep pool of olive oil is never a bad thing. But if you're making latkes for eight days and nights, it might be time to head to the garage.

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When Should Kids Start Packing Their Own Lunch?
And what to do if all they pack are chips.


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Why I Only Let My Kids Have Dessert on the Weekends
We stopped eating sweets during the week and the world did not stop turning.

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A Retro-Classic Christmas Dinner Menu
Our new holiday dinner menu is full of the mid-century continental cuisine your grandparents might have served, but better.

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What Cookbook Author and Publishing Maven Raquel Pelzel Cooks for Her Family in a Week
It's all about no-shame frozen veggie burgers and improvised blueberry muffins.

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How to Cook Green Beans in 6 Minutes Flat
This method is completely hands-off (and totally delicious).

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Weekly Meal Plan: Cozy Dinners for the First Week of December
Slow-cooker chili, a dinner party–worthy vegetarian entrée, and Vietnamese meatball sandwiches round out this week of meals.

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The Best Way to Cook Hot Dogs and Make Them Perfect Every Time
We found a simple, two-step process that never fails.

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Is It Okay to Give Your Kids Muffins for Breakfast?
Plus easy tweaks to make them healthier.


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Weekly Meal Plan: Easy Post-Thanksgiving Family Dinners
Last week was full of cooking—this week, slow it down with some easy favorites.

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14 Ways to Stay Sane at the Thanksgiving Table
Because Thanksgiving isn't all pie and laughter.

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How to Make Cilantro-Lime Rice Just Like Chipotle Does
Rice with cilantro and lime is key for recreating Chipotle's burritos and bowls at home.


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How to Make Sauerkraut in 12 Easy Steps
Ferment to your heart's content with these tips for making homemade sauerkraut.