FAMILY FEATURES School days bring excitement for students with classroom fun, exploration of new subjects, time with friends and extracurricular activities like sports and clubs. They also mean hectic...

Family Features Back-to-school often means a few “ugh” moments for parents. From early wakeup calls and forgotten lunchboxes to extracurricular chaos, meltdowns at homework time and picky dinner eater...

Metro Creative Services Pizza is one of the most widely enjoyed and consumed comfort foods around the world. Although it is believed to have originated in Italy, pizza can now be found in many countri...

Family Features If back-to-school season feels more overwhelming than exciting, you’re not alone. Between adjusting schedules, planning meals and organizing school supplies, it’s easy for families to ...

FAMILY FEATURES If every moment of school days feels like a rush in your house, you’re not alone. Packing backpacks and lunchboxes in the morning can be a chore, not to mention after-school activities...

FAMILY FEATURES Mornings can be hectic enough with wake-up calls, preparing for work, getting the kids ready and so many other daily tasks. Add in the need (or desire, at least) for a nutritious break...

Metro Creative Services Morning mealtime can be frenetic, as multiple people in a home get ready for work or school at the same time. Stocking the refrigerator with ready-to-go offerings that are heal...

Family Features Stun your family and guests with a delicious dessert that’s as easy to make as it is to eat. This no-bake French-Style Cheesecake with Strawberries from Cookin’ Savvy is a perfect summ...

Metro Creative Services National Hispanic Heritage Month is an annual, monthlong celebration that begins on Sept. 15 and lasts through Oct. 15. The month recognizes the culture, history and contributi...

Over the past year, 63% of consumers worldwide have shared positive sentiments about pickles on social media. The bold, tangy flavor of dill pickles has made its way beyond jars into chips, dips, fast...

SHRUTHI BASKARAN-MAKANJU For the AP More than 50% of Americans eat the same breakfast multiple times a week, according to food diary research conducted by Erasmus University and Boston University. Thi...

FAMILY FEATURES This year provided a long sweet cherry season, which means fresh sweet cherries will be available in produce aisles during the back-to-school season. Cherries, which are a superfruit p...

Cherry Overnight Oats Recipe courtesy of Northwest Cherry Growers 2 cups rolled oats 4 tablespoons chia seeds 1 1/2 cups milk 2 teaspoons pure almond extract 4 tablespoons pure maple syrup 1/2 cup Nor...

FAMILY FEATURES Staying in shape goes beyond physical fitness – keeping your brain health top of mind is crucial for your overall well-being, too. To sharpen your mind, consider these everyday ways fo...

By CHRISTINE HAINES For the MVI It’s been a while since I’ve tried a new curry or stir fry recipe. We have our favorite seasonings and generally toss in just about every vegetable around. Today’s reci...

Family Features Rescue your loved ones from a dinner rut with a simple solution that answers “what’s for dinner” with an exciting, flavorful meal. These Lasagna Rollups require just one pan, making bo...

Family Features Hardly anything beats a cold, refreshing drink on a hot day. This Fizzy Orange Pineapple Punch provides a chilling moment of relaxation with the sweetness of orange and pineapple combi...

It’s a simple snack of cornmeal, butter and milk, yet the humble cornbread sparks heated debates across the country. What’s the best way to prepare cornbread, and how should it be served? From state t...

Fruity Oatmeal Yogurt Parfaits Recipe courtesy of the American Heart Association Servings: 4 (1 parfait per serving) 2 cups fresh or frozen sliced, hulled strawberries, thawed and patted dry if frozen...

Mango and Pineapple Tropical Parfaits Recipe courtesy of the American Heart Association Servings: 4 (1 parfait per serving) 1 medium mango, peeled and chopped 2 cups nonfat plain Greek yogurt 1/2 cup ...