San Diego Restaurants with Kid-Friendly Play Space
Hey, foodie parents. Skip the dollar menu this weekend. These local restaurants feature real chefs, great food and play spaces for kids. Officine Buona Forchetta2816 Sims Rd., Liberty StationThis che . . .
Friendsgiving Recipes for Kids
Plan a special Friendsgiving celebration (Thanksgiving celebrated with friends) just for the kids, featuring Turkey Stuffing Bites and Mini Green Bean Casseroles. They’ll love eating mini versions . . .
"Pumpkiny" Goodness
If fall is your favorite season, then it's likely that you're an enthusiast of "pumpkiny" goodness! And that's exactly what we have here: pumpkin treats that take you way beyond the traditional pumpki . . .
Mini Mason Jar Pies
Delicious little pies are a perfect Thanksgiving dessert or sweet hostess gift From holiday parties to hostess gifts, there are endless opportunities to delight loved ones with these mini pies. The . . .
Libby's Pumpkin Roll
Libby's Pumpkin Roll CAKE1/4 cup powdered sugar (to sprinkle on towel) 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground . . .
Pumpkin Streusel Pie
Love pumpkin pie, but want to kick it up a notch? Try this delicious recipe featuring a sweet, nutty streusel topping.Pie Filling2 eggs, lightly beaten2 cups pumpkin¾ cup sugar½ tsp. salt1 tsp. ci . . .
Mini Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
Mini Pumpkin Whoopie PiesPumpkin treats are perfect for holiday baking and kids will love helping with Mini Pumpkin Whoopie Pies. Makes 3 dozenCookies2 cups all-purpose flour1 &n . . .
Turkey Pot Pie
This is a great way to use leftover turkey from Thanksgiving dinner. As a twist on this recipe, try making mini turkey pies using refrigerated crescent dough and a muffin tin.Serves 4Ingredien . . .
5 Tips for Perfect Pie Crust
from Food Network star, Melissa d’Arabian My easy, buttery recipe makes pies, tarts, and tortes super special. Less than 10 minutes of prep work, and you’re on your way! Here are five tips (and . . .
Sweet Potato Bisque
The sweetness of the potato and the tartness of the apple join forces with the aromatic spiciness of the cinnamon and nutmeg for a beautiful and soul satisfying soup. Serves 8 1 cup diced yellow . . .
Turkey & Hash Brown Bake
Turkey & Hash Brown Bake Looking for creative ways to use leftover turkey? Try this delicious brunch (or dinner) . . .
Creamy Cauliflower "Baked Potato" Soup
Celebrity Chef Melissa d'Arabian shares her recipe for Creamy Cauliflower Soup: There are few soups more decadent than a classic baked potato soup, loaded with cream, Cheddar cheese and smoky b . . .
Apple Blackberry Upside-Down Cake
This upside-down apple blackberry cake looks impressive enough for company, but is so easy to make! Substitute frozen cranberries for a twist in color and flavor. Serves 8 Ingredients1½ cup flour . . .
Cinnamon Popovers With Cream Cheese Glaze
Melissa d’Arabian's Cinnamon Popovers with Cream Cheese Glaze Making treats from scratch is one of Melissa d’Arabian’s tricks to monitoring what her daughters eat. She created this easy recipe . . .
Melissa d’Arabian’s Potato Bacon Torte
This is my signature dish, and may actually be the recipe on “The Next Food Network Star” that won me my own cooking show, Ten Dollar Dinners. 6 servingsFor the crust2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour . . .
Chef Matt Gordon's Famous Cinnamon Rolls
Chef Matt Gordon’s cuisine dazzles diners every day at his three San Diego restaurants—Solace & the Moonlight Lounge, Sea & Smoke and Urban Solace. (Author’s note: the warm cheese bisc . . .
How to Plan a Month of Meals
Plus, 17 ways to use a rotisserie chicken Fall is the time of year I’m determined to plan dinners in advance, shop for everything at once and serve healthy meals every night. That usually lasts a . . .
Confessions of a Weekday Vegan
A semi-vegan approach for healthy kids and a healthy planet Scroll down for a list of kid-friendly vegan meal ideas. For the third time in my adult life, I’ve rewritten my weekly shopping list t . . .
6 Grab-and-Go Breakfasts for Hurried School Mornings
Despite the fact that we have a solid morning routine, sometimes we get sidetracked and don’t have time to eat breakfast at home. Eating breakfast in the car isn't ideal, but it’s better than sk . . .
10 Easy & Nutritious Afterschool Snacks
My daughter eats lunch at school at 10:30 in the morning. Afternoon snacks are not given. She’s starving by the time she gets home from school at 4:00, but the rest of the family isn’t home and . . .
52 Easy School Lunch Ideas
Get kids excited about taking lunch to school by offering plenty of variety. Tailor this list of 52 lunchbox ideas to your child’s preferences. Discover her favorites and plan them once a week. Co . . .
Mexican Hot Chocolate
This Mexican hot chocolate recipe can easily be whipped up at home.Makes 4 Servings Ingredients
32 oz. milk
1 Cinnamon stick
1 Chocolate Bar (such as Hershey’s) Directions
Heat milk on . . .
Chicken-Chile Pozole
Melissa d'Arabian's Chicken-Chile PozoleThis brothy Mexican soup is chock-full of hominy, mild dried chiles, and shredded chicken or pork. Shredded chicken and mild New Mexico dried red chiles make . . .
21 Ways to Make S'mores
I understand that for some, messing with traditional s'mores is downright wrong. But if it's the taste of s'mores that you crave, you're probably open to venturing outside the box (or in this case, th . . .
Apple Recipe Round-up
Nothing says fall like delicious, crisp apples! Whether you pick your own or buy them at a farmers market or grocery store, celebrate the fall season with delights from our bushel of apple recipes. . . .