This is a quick-and-easy take on a traditional Spanish omelet (also called tortilla). It’s a traditional dish from Sp…

I have a real problem with my bonus daughter’s lying. I overhear her telling her mother how she wants to go home when…

This year marks the 45th year I’ve been writing this column. I’ve been told it is the longest-running syndicated colu…

If cooking omelets for your crew makes you feel like a chef working a hotel brunch, take the buffet approach instead.

Did you overindulge over the holidays? Me, too. Which is why like so many others whose pants are just a little too ti…

I was married for five years and had a son. We divorced a year ago, but started dating — again. She ended up pregnant…

How exciting to think of a full-size tree locked up within each seed still clinging to the branches of sugar maples, …

Of all the dishes made with ground beef, meatballs are probably my favorite. There’s something just so comforting abo…

Here’s a warm, comforting and easy take an old favorite, chicken noodle soup.

I live a very comfortable life, married to an absolutely great guy and all the exes — his and mine — get along just fine.

Our son is 7 years old and in the second grade. His school went virtual this past spring and we see no end to it, not…

Don’t want to stay up till midnight on the last day of the year? Families, early sleepers and those wanting to social…

My young trees are decked out in their winter finery: arboreal attire, perfumes and cosmetics that will protect them …

My husband’s ex asked me what we bought their son for Christmas. Because he and his dad love baseball, I told her we …

A journalist asks, “What is the biggest challenge facing today’s children?”

Phyllo is famously used in Greek cooking to make sweet and savory dishes like baklava and spanakopita. The tissue-thi…

This holiday season seems busier than ever with working from home, helping with schoolwork and trying to make things …

The woman I’m considering marrying has never had children. I have two, ages 6 and 7. They are scheduled to spend the …

Our 14-year-old daughter desperately wants to begin wearing makeup, which all, and I mean all, of her classmates are …

Everyone knows fish is good for you, especially a “fatty” fish like salmon. Full of omega-3 fatty acids, which play a…

If you’re thinking about growing apples, take some time now to test varieties and talk with local growers.

Have you ever heard of people sharing an animal after they break up?

“Hand in Hand” parenting is the latest iteration of progressive (nouveau, unverified) childrearing.

Martha Stewart Living’s food teams have collectively created three decades’ worth of holiday meals for the magazine —…

My husband’s ex-wife asked if he wants to go in half on an expensive gift for their son for Christmas. Should she and…

Homemade pasta might seem like a job for experienced cooks, but the truth is anyone can do it if they’re willing to p…

“Are you afraid of your child/children?” I query folks who testify to children who frequently engage in flagrant anti…

Yes, Virginia, there is a way to improve upon classic Parkerhouse rolls.

Many gardeners, even in colder regions, inch closer and closer each year to the goal of growing a year-round supply o…

NEW YORK — The coronavirus has led more people to spend time outdoors, and many find themselves walking the same path…

Grapefruits are among the first citrus fruits to arrive on store shelves in late fall, and they bring with them a wel…

I lost my Thanksgiving this year and I’m afraid I’m going to lose my time over Christmas break, as well. My son and d…

Here’s a great use of 1,958 square feet.

We have a 10-year-old daughter who runs our family. We allowed her to begin dictating to us when she began talking, a…

PITTSBURGH — Thanksgiving in normal times means getting together with family and friends to celebrate the many blessi…

I’ve spent the past week in a recliner, staring at my toes peeking out from a giant bandage on my foot. Surgery was a…

Sheet pan meals are a godsend when you’re busy, or don’t particularly love to cook. For starters, they’re super easy …

Is it acceptable to bring my new partner’s gifts for my children into my ex’s home after being asked not to?

Nearly every time I talk to an adoptive parent, I become saddened, disgusted, angry or each in turn. It recently happ…

Need a quiet home office? This spacious home features a first-floor study that could also become a guest bedroom with…

The health benefits of incorporating the Mediterranean diet’s vegetables, fish, whole grains, olive oil and fresh her…

Turn your leftovers into a family-pleasing sandwich supper. Whether using leftover turkey or turkey from the deli, th…

Neither fruits nor vegetables, fungi are in a culinary category all their own.

The devil’s in the details when it comes to this iconic appetizer.

My ex’s husband just reached out to invite me to join them for Thanksgiving dinner. We have been divorced for six yea…