Mother's Day brunches are all the rage, but I love getting grateful by celebrating Mom with a big special supper. The matriarch of your family will appreciate a delicious dinner in her honor, and maybe she'll even get a chance to kick back and relax for once! Instead of a classic, seated dinner where someone is busy serving up a storm, consider these family-style dishes that will allow everyone Read more

When your kids' food allergies rule out fast-food stops and airport kiosks as travel-day options, what's a mom to do? "Plan ahead!" says Amie Valpone of The Healthy Apple. Through her clean eating consulting business, Amie helps Manhattan moms come up with manageable, delicious solutions for dealing with food allergies from gluten to lactose intolerance, nut allergies, and more, both on the go Read more

If you're lucky enough to have a mom who cooks, chances are you grew up with deliciously nourishing homemade meals and a repertoire of heirloom family recipes. This Mother's Day, thank Chef Mom for years of hard culinary work with pretty gifts to beautify her kitchen! We've picked out our favorite fetching accessories to make her smile when whipping up the next family meal masterpiece. Read more

A wedding is a magical time, and getting ready with close friends and family for those few sweet hours before the main event contributes to the experience. Regardless of what nuptials you're planning, the bridal party will agree that quick and easy recipes to snack on are always welcome — along with a little Champagne, of course. We've got you covered with a few simple dishes that everyone's Read more

Friday marks the beginning of Passover, and all across the world, Jewish families will be enjoying their favorite Spring eats during Seder. For Pesach, we've gathered 11 delicious recipes, from mashed rutabagas to authentic Carnegie Deli matzo ball soup. Click through for some mouthwatering (and kosher-for-Passover) inspiration. Read more

The Passover Seder is a sacred meal for Jewish families all over the globe. But if your family is anything like mine, the food can be completely decadent and anything but health-conscious. If you want to bring some fresh, healthy foods to your table — that won't have anyone missing the traditional flavors you grew up with — here are eight great recipes to add to your Seder this Friday! Read more

Keeping kids seated at the table for a weeknight dinner isn't always easy. Turn that dinner into a multihour religious meal and it can be a recipe for disaster. Before heading to the Seder table this Passover, check out these family-oriented Haggadahs — from quick services to mealtime activities, they're sure to entertain tots until it's time for them to belt out your family's rendition of Read more

There won't be any penalties for serving up kid-friendly food on Super Bowl Sunday. Sure, once kids are in the picture Super Bowl parties can take on a more family-friendly atmosphere — a little less gambling and a little more attention being paid to the commercials — but that doesn't mean traditional football food won't make it onto the table. I spoke with Sarah Carey, editor in chief of Read more

You'll want to bring the kids to the table for these recipes! Mario Batali is thinking about the entire family with his latest cookbook, Molto Batali: Simple Family Meals From My Home to Yours ($19), and even the lil ones will want to dig in. A collection of 120 of the chef's favorite recipes, the book organizes them seasonally, by month — opening the door for parents to explain the importance Read more

Celebrate Chinese New Year by eating in! Though Asian takeout has become a beloved staple in many households, it's fun to get the whole family cooking a different cuisine. With Lunar New Year celebrations kicking off tomorrow, we asked kiddie chef extraordinaire Catherine McCord, founder of Weelicious and mother of two, to share some of her healthful recipes fit for a year of the dragon fete. Read more