Tired of sandwiches? These 25 rice recipes for school lunches include thermos-friendly fried rice, rice bowls, onigiri, arancini, burritos and sweet rice treats kids actually eat. Rice is one of the easiest ways to switch up school lunches. It reheats well, fills kids up and works hot in a thermos or cold in a bento…
Want quick, healthy dinners? These 30 high protein stir fry dinner ideas are one pot (or one pan) meals with 26g to 40g of protein each, from chicken and beef to shrimp, salmon and tofu. Stir fries are one of the fastest ways to get a high protein dinner on the table. Most are made…
Planning a holiday party? These 30 Christmas finger food appetizers include cheese balls, cranberry brie bites, pull-apart breads, crostini, dips and festive veggie trays. The best Christmas party food is easy to grab with one hand. These finger food appetizers are festive, mostly make-ahead and look great on the table, like these Christmas appetizers for…
Need easy Christmas treats for a preschool or classroom party? These 25 no-bake Christmas treats for kids include reindeer pretzels, snowman Oreo pops, cereal treats, snack mixes and fruit snacks. No-bake treats are perfect for preschool and school Christmas parties. They’re quick, kids can help decorate, and you don’t need an oven, like these Christmas…
Need cheap, filling dinners? These 30 easy ground beef and rice recipes include one pan skillets, cheesy casseroles, stuffed peppers, rice bowls and cozy soups the whole family will love. Ground beef and rice are two of the cheapest, most versatile ingredients in the kitchen. Together they make hearty dinners that stretch to feed a…
This Steak Fried Rice Recipe is a one-pan dinner made with day-old jasmine rice, seared sirloin strips, scrambled eggs, peas and carrots, green onions, and a quick soy and oyster sauce. The rice gets toasty and a little crisp at the edges, and the steak stays juicy because it cooks separately first. It’s a weeknight…
These Homemade Baked Tater Tots Potatoes are crispy oven-baked tots made with par-boiled russet potatoes, a little cornstarch, grated onion, and simple seasoning, all shaped by hand and baked until golden. They’re crunchy outside, fluffy inside, and there’s no deep fryer involved. Make a big batch for game day, after-school snacks, or as a side…
These Homemade Cucumber Tea Sandwiches are classic finger sandwiches made with thin-sliced English cucumber, a whipped herb cream cheese with dill and chives, soft butter, and crustless white bread. They’re cool, crisp, and come together in about 20 minutes. They’re a staple for afternoon tea, garden parties, showers, and spring brunches, and they’re one of…
This Potato Gnocchi Stuffed with Radicchio and Ricotta is a homemade gnocchi recipe made with a soft potato dough wrapped around a filling of sauteed radicchio, creamy ricotta, Parmesan, and a little nutmeg, then finished in brown butter with crispy sage. Each one has a tender outside and a warm, slightly bitter, creamy center. It’s…
This Homemade Gnocchi with Tomato Sauce and Cheese is a simple Italian-style dinner made with soft potato gnocchi, a quick garlic and basil tomato sauce, and a blanket of melted mozzarella and Parmesan baked until bubbling. The gnocchi stay tender inside, and the cheese gets golden in spots under the broiler. It’s a solid weeknight…