Cat Cora’s Banana Yogurt Split With Berries & Coconut At Residence Inn

Iron Chef Cat Cora–Residence Inn’s Mom of the Year 2013–dresses up a light and healthy summer treat with tropical fruit and graham crackers.

Many parents already love Residence Inn by Marriott for their thoughtful long-stay amenities for the whole brood, and this month the brand is giving families another delicious reason to go back: Cat Cora's appointment as its Resident Mom of the Year. What this means is that families staying at any of the Residence Inn suites, which all have fully functional kitchens,… [more]

May 13, 2013

The Batalis’ Sloppy Sloppy Joes

By New York Family

A delicious comfort food recipe from Benno and Leo Batali’s cookbook for kids, releasing in hardcover on Tuesday, May 14.

Benno and Leo Batali, the sixteen- and fourteen-year-old sons of famed restaurateur Mario Batali, recently created their very own cookbook in honor of their father's fiftieth birthday. The Batali Brothers Cookbook hits the shelves in hardcover form tomorrow, and we're excited about the secrets for original comfort food inventions like pocket burgers as well as classics like spaghetti and meatballs. Most of all,… [more]

May 6, 2013

Play With Your Food: Sweetie Pie Pie Pops

By Chrissy Makris

Kids can help with creating this delicious Mother’s Day surprise…or anytime snack.

Lauryn Cohen is the founder of Bella Baker, a made-to-order, customizable dessert company here in New York. Her blog features adorable and inventive desserts that anyone with a sweet tooth can re-create at home. These lovely heart-themed pie pops would make a delicious Mother’s Day surprise…or anytime snack. Underlined steps denote where mini sous chefs can help. [caption id="attachment_84294" align="alignright" width="350" caption="Photo by… [more]

May 1, 2013

3 Whimsical Springtime Recipes For Kids

By Chrissy Makris

This spring, we want children to play with their food! Here are a few fun–and delicious–projects with which they can do just that.

This spring, we want children to play with their food! Making food art isn’t just about tapping into your creative side; it’s also about promoting self-esteem and confidence as kids take an active role in preparing meals (or snacks) that they love. Plus, they can brush up on math by measuring ingredients, learn about colors by mixing food coloring, and… [more]

May 1, 2013

Play With Your Food: Petite Jello Watermelons

By Chrissy Makris

Kids can help create these super-cute jello snacks disguised as a mouthwatering summer fruit.

Victoria Belanger is the blogger behind The Jello Mold Mistress of Brooklyn. She creates craft Jello molds in unexpected flavors and artistic presentations. This summery, fruity recipe is excerpted from her new book, Hello, Jell-O! 50+ Inventive Recipes for Gelatin Treats and Jiggly Sweets. Underlined steps denote where mini sous chefs can help. Ingredients 1 c… [more]

May 1, 2013

Play With Your Food: Rainbow Cookies

By Chrissy Makris

Kids can help with creating these whimsical cookies that just scream “summer.”

Ken Leung’s food journal and blog, Hungry Rabbit, features sweet and savory treats that he cooks up in his New York City kitchen. Born and raised in Hong Kong, Leung’s early cooking education came from observing the daily happenings in his family kitchen. Don’t the colors in these cookies just scream “warm weather cheer”? Underlined… [more]