Broccoli Cheddar Orzotto
When new mom June Kim gets to the end of the day, she only has the time and energy to make one dinner for both the adults and baby. That's where this easy recipe for orzotto comes in. It uses a similar (but easier) method for making traditional risotto and it's perfect for serving to a toddler. The pieces of broccoli are bitsy enough for baby-safe eating, and the cheesy pasta entices little ones just enough to overlook the vegetal brassica. The rest of the broccoli goes to the adults.
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The Cabbage Stir-Fry I Ate Nonstop to Ease Postpartum Constipation
After Serena Dai gave birth, she struggled with constipation. In our Fourth Trimester column, Serena is sharing the fiber-rich cabbage stir-fry that her mom made for her after giving birth. The recipe is quick and easy (it takes just 10 minutes to make) and it's both delicious and gentle enough on a digestive system to eat over and over again. You can also serve with rice for a great go-to weeknight dinner.
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Blended Pastina Soup Recipe
Here's the perfect blended soup for kids who don’t want to “see” their vegetables—or anyone else looking for a steamy bowl of chicken soup comfort. It's a great meal to feed everyone in the family.
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53 Family-Friendly Dinners Everyone Will Ask For
These easy dinner ideas run the gamut, with plenty of options for adventurous and picky eaters alike. Whether tonight calls for a cozy soup (that you can set and forget in your Instant Pot if your hands are full), or you’re planning ahead for some killer tacos (that we have a hunch will become part of your regular weeknight dinner rotation), there’s a recipe on this list that your whole family can agree on. Here are our favorite family dinner recipes.
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Pork Rib Soup With Figs
In Taiwan, pork rib soup is a common tonic—usually served with chopped daikon. This dried fig and pork soup is a delightful twist on the classic. It provided the nourishment author Clarissa Wei need when she recovered from childbirth. It's wonderful for any postpartum parents or anytime you need a healing soup recipe.
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The Fruit Salad Recipe That Revived Me After Childbirth
After Brigid Washington gave birth to her new baby, she had a strong craving for fresh fruit. But the supply in upstate New York that time of year was limited. Even though some of the fruit tasted flat, she was determined to make them sing. After adding some bright accompaniments—a heavy dash of Angostura bitters, some shakes of nutmeg and Tajín, a drizzle of honey, a pinch of salt—the tired fruit roused. It was exactly what she needed after childbirth. Here's the full story and recipe.
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25 Kids’ Meals for Busy Parents
Are you a parent who needs an extra set of hands getting dinner on the table? Or maybe your kid loves to help out in the kitchen? Whatever the motivation, every caregiver could use a list of kids’ meals—the weeknight dinner ideas you turn to again and again because they’re easy enough for the kids to help with, speedy enough to prevent a hanger tantrum, and delicious enough for the whole family to enjoy. From healthy meals to comfort foods, here are our favorite family-friendly dinner recipes.
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The Mushroom Stir-Fry That Pleases Both My Co-Parents
All four of us—three partners, one baby—have our food preferences. This dinner works for everyone.
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Postpartum Depression Was Sinking Me. My Family's Food Was My Lifeline
After giving birth to her daughter, Pooja Makhijani struggled with postpartum depression. But somehow the food prepared by her family for her served as a beacon of light. This was especially true for til ladoo, which is made from traditional postpartum ingredients that have nourished South Asian families for generations.
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How to Make Your Own Baby Food Without a Baby Food Maker
While they promise easy homemade baby food at the push of a button, baby food makers are expensive, take up counter space, have short-term use, and are just unnecessary. Most baby food makers are essentially a steamer and blender all-in-one device. With a steaming basket, a blender, and a silicone ice cube tray, you can make small-batch baby food at home, and it’s just as easy—if not easier—than purchasing and using a bulky single-use appliance. Here’s how to make your own baby food from home.
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The Dish That Got My Toddler to Eat More Than Chicken Nuggets
Many kids are adventurous early on, but they can sometimes become picky after they grow up a bit. In an effort to persuade their toddler away from his constant chicken nugget cravings, this couple slowly started adding a bit more sauce to their toddler's tofu until they were all eating the same meal.
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The Cheesy Orzotto My Toddler and I Can Both Have for Dinner
October’s Feel-Good Food Plan has parent-friendly recipes and more. It features a comforting orzotto with a sharp cheddar sauce. It’s a one-pot recipe that's composed of pantry staples and comes together in about 30 minutes. It’s also a dish developed with babies in mind. Not seasoning the orzotto as it cooks means it’s ready for a toddler to devour by the baby spoonful. Then, the adult portions can get seasoned and garnished with some spicy broccoli florets.
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30 Days (of Soup) at a Postpartum Hotel
In The Fourth Trimester, we ask parents: What meal nourished you after welcoming your baby? This month, it’s a savory-meets-sweet soup from Taiwan-based cookbook author Clarissa Wei. Wei enjoyed this soup during her 30-day stay at a postpartum hotel and it felt like exactly the hug she needed while recovering from childbirth.
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This Rice Ball Mold Makes Packing Lunch Cuter (Not Harder)
Packing for school lunches can be tricky: you need foods that’ll hold well for a few hours, not make a big mess, are quick to put together in the morning rush, and are easy to eat. Well this nifty tool makes adorable rice balls that can do all of the above. You just fill the mold with your choice of rice and fillings to make fast, fun, and easy lunches.
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