Family Favorites

8 Classic Sunday Pot Roasts for Busy Families

Sunday pot roast is comfort food at its most dependable. But if you are juggling sports schedules, laundry mountains, and a toddler who suddenly hates potatoes, the traditional all-day roast can feel like a “someday” meal instead of a “this week” meal. So I took my grandmother’s cozy, savory pot...

Perfect Baked Mac and Cheese With a Crispy Topping

There are two kinds of baked mac and cheese: the kind that’s creamy and comforting, and the kind that’s… a little dry with a sad topping that falls off in one sheet. If you’ve ever ended up with the second, you’re not alone. I’ve made every mistake in my average-sized kitchen so you don’t have to,...

Ground Beef vs. Ground Turkey in Family Favorites

If you have ever swapped ground turkey for ground beef and ended up with something that tastes a little… flat, you are not alone. Turkey can absolutely work in family favorites, but it needs a slightly different game plan. In my kitchen, the key is knowing what you are losing (fat, richness, some...

Feeding a Family of Four on $100 a Week

Let me guess. It is 4:45 PM, everyone is hungry, and you are staring into the fridge hoping dinner will magically assemble itself. I have been there, often. The good news is that feeding a family of four on $100 a week can be doable, especially if you shop at budget-friendly stores, lean on sales,...