Dining and Recipes

Kids will love surprising mom (or grandma) with this adorable flower cake for Mother’s Day or a birthday! Kids will need help with baking, but let them get creative when it comes to decorating. Th . . .

  Brunch has always been a popular way to celebrate Mother’s Day, bridal showers and other special springtime occasions, but brunch is also a highly anticipated social event on any regular wee . . .

This oversized, baked pancake is perfect for families or breakfast parties because everyone chooses their favorite topping for their portion. Offer add-ins like blueberries, chocolate chips, bananas . . .

Looking for a healthier snack option for kids? Homemade granola is quick and easy to make, and more wholesome than many store-bought snacks. Bursting with flavor, this granola recipe includes oats, . . .

Melissa d'Arabian's Chicken-Chile PozoleChicken-chile pozole is a brothy Mexican soup that's chock-full of hominy, mild dried chiles, and shredded chicken or pork. Mild New Mexico dried red chiles k . . .

Easter “Nest” Bundt Cake The kids will love filling this cake “nest” with festive mini chocolate eggs or candy in spring colors. Find more great recipes, designed especially for kids, in Ca . . .

How cute are these marshmallow bird’s nests? Perfect for a springtime party, or as an afternoon snack or Easter treat. Blogger Arena Blake shares many more edible crafts in her book Awesome Edible . . .

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 . . .

This Mexican Street Corn is made by grilling corn on the cob and coating it with a mixture of mayonnaise, sour cream, Cotija cheese, chili powder and lime. Also known as elote, this easy-to-make Mex . . .

Whether its Mother’s Day, a birthday, Valentine’s Day or another special occasion, here is a delicious breakfast recipe worthy of a celebration, compliments of local food blogger and cookbook au . . .