There comes a time when your kids want to be involved in what mom or dad is doing in the kitchen. They want to bake their own cake or fry their own eggs. Whether you decide to start small or let them help you with a whole meal, it’s easy to have some cooking fun with your kids! Celebrity parent and model Chrissy Teigen recently made a special menu for celebrity baby Luna, and Jennifer Garner routinely cooks healthy meals for her kids. Like them, you can also have your kids join you in the kitchen!
Parenting Advice: Cooking with your kids can be a fun and educational experience that lets you have some quality time together, too!
It’s that time of year again. It’s time for family, friends, and slaving over a hot stove.
Are you a newlywed worried about preparing your first Thanksgiving dinner? Don’t worry, you’re not the only one! Cupid’s got you covered, and you may be able to make this into a date idea.
It’s that time of year again. It’s time for family, friends, and slaving over a hot stove. Are you a newlywed or a new couple and are worried about preparing your first Thanksgiving dinner? Don’t worry, you’re not the only one! Cupid’s got you covered.
Interview by Lori Bizzocco. Written by Shannon Seibert.
5 Ingredient Fix host Claire Robinson knows a thing or two about the fear of hosting Thanksgiving dinner and how to deal with it head on! Plus, she offers relationship advice that will heat up the kitchen this holiday in our exclusive interview with her .
Exclusive Interview: Claire Robinson’s Best Holiday Cooking Tips
“It stresses everybody out — the veterans are stressed too!” she says of holiday cooking. In our celebrity interview, the Food Network star advises us to forget the pressures of a full household and stick to the staples. “You have to remember what Thanksgiving is all about,” she shares in our celebrity video exclusive. “To me, that is the easiest way to get that pressure to start to release and enjoy your time in the kitchen a little more.”
Of course, we had to ask the chef about the best desserts for the Thanksgiving season too. “Pumpkin is always the classic, but put a little bit of chocolate in there,” the celebrity chef suggests.
Robinson also chatted about a cause close to her heart: Unilever’s projectSunlight, which helps create a brighter future for children. “There’s one in five children in America actually struggling with hunger,” she reveals. “That’s 16 million children.” She encourages people to participate this holiday season by purchasing Unilever products; the proceeds will fund projectSunlight.
To keep up with Claire, follow her on Twitter @clairerobinson5.
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If you’re hosting Thanksgiving dinner this year and are tired of the same old marshmallow-covered sweet potato casserole, dried out stuffing, and gel-like gravy ladled over tough turkey, update your family’s traditional meal with tips from The Chew host Carla Hall. Follow her advice on how to put personal pizzaz into classic Thanksgiving dishes. With the cool weather and holiday season quickly approaching, Hall also provides dinner date ideas for those chilly winter evenings spent with your sweetie.
Kate Middleton and Prince William. Photo: FameFlynetUK/FAMEFLYNET PICTURES
By Petra Halbur
It looks like the Duchess of Cambridge has been getting in touch with her inner culinary queen. As her July due date approaches, Kate Middleton has started taking cooking lessons from her new housekeeper, Antonella Fresolone. Fresolone, who worked at Buckingham Palace for 13 years, has been teaching the mother-to-be how to make “a number of new dishes,” according to UsMagazine.com. Middleton is hoping to learn how to make some of Fresolone’s signature meals, such as her renowned homemade pasta and French bread, at the Nottingham cottage she shares with Prince William.
Stay in this weekend and test your skills in the kitchen with your significant other. Prepare the whole meal from scratch and don’t forget to set a romantic mood with candles.
Start with something simple for an appetizer. Put together a mixed green salad with fresh vegetables such as grilled eggplant, tomatoes, cucumbers and a balsamic vinaigrette dressing. You’ll be eating healthy as a couple, so neither of you will feel too guilty about dessert.
Elizabeth Rohm. Photo: Juan Rico/FameFlynet Pictures
Law & Order actress Elisabeth Röhm took to her People blog this week to explain the importance of family dinners. Röhm came into contact with cookbook author Ellamarie Fortenbach and learned aout the importance of eating dinner as a family. The actress and her 3-year-old daughter, Easton August, participated in the production of Fortenbach’s cookbook. “Cooking together and finding a connection through mealtime has been important and a challenge for our family,” said Röhm in her blog. “Cooking together and then eating that meal is truly nurturing!”
What are some reasons it’s important to eat meals as a family?
As the Holidays draw closer and families get together, it’s easy to get roped into the manic hustle and bustle. Cooking with your loved ones, especially your special someone, can act as a great escape from all of the stress. It can even bring you and your partner closer. CupidsPulse.com spoke with Food Network’s Anne Burrell and Geoffrey Zakarian and got their take on whipping up some holiday romance in the kitchen.
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Couple enjoying a homecooked meal. Photo: pressmaster / Bigstock.com
Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate with family, watch football and indulge in turkey, stuffing and pumpkin pie. As fun as the day may be, it can cause strain on your personal relationship if things aren’t planned out properly. The day will be extra special if you set aside time to work together as a team.
For example, if you’re preparing to host Thanksgiving with your partner, begin the process by sharing responsibilities and scheduling time together in advance. Pick a day where you will choose the turkey and get all of the accompaniments together. This will make things much easier and it will show your partner how committed you are to having a nice experience with them. Continue reading →
Couple on a romantic dinner date. Photo: dolgachov / Bigstock.com
Fall is here, and what better way to get ready for the cool weather than by heading indoors for dinner and a movie? Try something new by heading to a recently opened restaurant in your town or trying a dish that you and your date can share. Not only are you creating memories, but you’re getting ready for the holiday, which is all about giving thanks to one another.
To get current information on new restaurants coming to your area and for some great deals (who doesn’t want to save money before the holidays?), check out websites like Bloomspot, Groupon and Living Social.
Making a meal with your partner can be one of the most romantic things you can do. It’s a fun and cheap way to enjoy yourself on a date night, and a simple way to get closer to your partner. The best part about this is getting a home cooked meal – and who can resist the simple pleasure of eating in the comfort of your own home?
However, you do want to make sure you’re enjoying your meals, not suffering through them. Many individuals find it hard to maintain healthy dining habits because they don’t want to sacrifice taste for a decrease in calories and fat. Luckily, you don’t have to compromise taste for health, as it’s possible to have a dining experience that satisfies both your taste buds and your body.
What’s more is that it’s simple and rewarding to cook a great meal at home and share it with that special someone. Your significant other will appreciate that you care about their health. In addition, dining together will go far in strengthening the romantic bond you already share with each other.
Make the meal with your partner and feed each other while you’re cooking. This can be a very intimate and sensual experience, so get creative!
The following is a recipe for two that will not only satiate your hunger, but will provide a romantic evening at home:
Have a delicioso VDay dinner. Photo: Wavebreak Media Ltd / Bigstock.com
By Aarón Sánchez, celebrity chef and TV personality
This Valentine’s Day, forgo waiting hours on end for a table at a busy restaurant when you can have a fabulous night in right at home. Not only is it a great opportunity to intensify connections with family, friends and significant others, but it’s much easier on the wallet! Celebrity chef and TV personality Aarón Sánchez agrees, and has some easy tips to creating your own “Delicioso Night In.” You can join the Delicioso movement here. Not only does this give you the opportunity to take part in great conversations, but by joining the movement, you’re automatically entered for a chance to win the ultimate Delicioso Night In, prepared by Chef Aarón himself in New York City. After flying to New York for this special evening, one lucky winner and three other people of his or her choosing will be whisked away to Veracruz, Mexico, the home of Kahlua. In the meantime, enjoy the following tips from Chef Aarón to start your Valentine’s Day off right:
A couple cooks something healthy. Photo: haveseen / Bigstock.com
Need a fun date idea for this weekend? Cupid’s got you covered with some amazing dating advice! There’s never been a better time to get creative in the kitchen. Cooking is a skill that can relieve stress and bring people together. Not to mention, it’s a useful talent at any event, any time of year. No matter how you choose to perfect your skills, you’re bound to benefit greatly; taking a class will allow you to truly master the recipe, and cooking at home will ensure plenty of leftovers. You can take classes as a couple or in a group. No matter how you decide to go about it, you’re sure to turn up the heat with this weekend date idea.
