Tex-Mex is a favorite in my household, and so are dishes that can be made and served in one pan. This easy and fillin…

Q. I have a bonus family. My husband has two kids and I have two kids. We added a son three years ago. We have tried …

Q: My two young teens are constantly begging me to buy them clothes. It’s become highly annoying.

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Fall ushers in a different kind of cooking for many home cooks. When the weather gets cooler, we’re happy to trade co…

Last summer, I had such a windfall of homegrown cucumbers that I began shoving them in the mailbox as a gift for the …

Q. I have two bonus children with whom I am very close. My husband and I also added another daughter three years ago.

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Mild chicken pairs perfectly with assertive seasonings, so we often search out ingredients that deliver bold, one-str…

These impressive, easy-to-make molasses crinkles are a perfect back-to-school treat.

School is back in session for most, which means so long to summer’s more leisurely schedules.

Q. My ex and I barely get along, and it’s because of things like this.

“We should, like, what? Give him a year to figure out his life and move out?”

The quest for a better burger often focuses — wrongly — on the toppings. But let’s instead pack flavor into the meat itself.

When you think beyond the usual combos, a world of juicy flavor awaits.

I’m a happy camper this time of year, and no, not because kids are going back to school.

Q. My ex left me about a year and a half ago. I lost my job and that was it. We share our 6-year-old daughter equally.

Q: In your column, you have often spoken of “psychological parenting.” What, exactly, do you mean by that?

This treat may stand tall, but you can whip it up in short order.

I tend to eat a lot of Popsicles for dessert during summer because they’re sweet and cooling when the weather on my b…

Q. My children’s father has a very bad temper. Over the years my kids have asked me, “Don’t tell Dad,” for fear he wo…

A stalwart friend recently called my attention to an online article titled “Two Things to Say to a Child Returning to…

In the kitchens of a trendy Madrid dinner theater called Florida Retiro, chef Joaquin Felipe introduced us to pisto m…

For succulent chicken in a snap, spread your wings.

The sesame paste known as tahini is becoming better known to American cooks, largely because of hummus, but also than…

I wince every time someone tells me about their “bramble patch.” For some, those two words might evoke nostalgic, pas…

Q. After three years together, my ex and I broke up four months ago. I was so mad that I didn’t take anything except …

Q: Our 19-month-old is a very active little boy who flips out when things do not go his way.

If you’re swimming in ripe peaches, plums and berries right now, make a glorious fruit dessert while the sun shines.

Local corn is starting to show up at my big-box grocery store, and that makes me really happy. Western Pennsylvania g…

Q. Why does my boyfriend’s ex have to be everywhere we go? She even goes to his kids’ games when they are scheduled t…

It seems to be generally true that as one gets older, the habit of reminiscing develops.

The same hot weather that brings out the best in tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, and other summer vegetables makes spin…

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Like many home cooks who also garden, I get great satisfaction using the herbs and vegetables I grow each summer in w…

Q. I had a miserable 10 years with my ex. We tried counseling, but my ex stopped it when things got too close for comfort.

Q: Our 4-year-old, an only child, is giving us fits. As a toddler, he began ignoring us. That evolved into downright …

On the Italian island of Sardinia, we were smitten with a richly flavored pasta with ground pork and wild fennel. It …

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The Feast of the Seven Fishes is a much-anticipated holiday tradition for Italian-Americans, traditionally served on …

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The Greek island of Ikaria is renowned for its flavorful honey, enriched by bees that traverse rocky hills covered in…

Grilling is a preferred cooking method for a lot of people in summer. Yet there are times when it’s so hot and humid …

Eons ago, the first humans learned to drop seeds into the ground to grow plants for food, for beauty and for fiber.

Q. My soon-to-be in-laws just threw a wonderful party announcing the engagement of their son and me. My entire family…

Inspired by fruity, Mexican aguas frescas, these mouthwatering drinks are like a dip in the pool on a steamy day.

When I ask a teacher, “What is the biggest problem you face?”

What do you do when you’re hungry, but it’s so dang hot outside you can barely lift a finger to help yourself?

Mexican 7-layer dip is a staple at parties and summer barbecues for a reason. It’s easy to throw together, doesn’t re…