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Andy Ward

Andy Ward is a contributing editor to Bon Appetit and a book editor at Random House. He and his wife, Jenny Rosenstrach, write the Providers column for the magazine.

Dark Chocolate Bread Pudding

So easy a kid could do it. No, really, let your kid do it.

A 5-Day Weeknight Dinner Game Plan for Feeding Your Family Well

Life is full of stressors; getting dinner on the table shouldn’t be one of them. Here, a five-day guide to feeding your family well

Yes, You Can Get Kids to Eat Fish. (Yes, Even Picky Kids.)

No, really—you can get your kids to eat fish. All you need is patience, some vacation trickery, and a little deep-fried magic

Fish and Corn Cakes with Tartar Sauce

This fish and corn cake recipe is a less expensive, equally delicious option for anyone who loves a crab cake. Could you put it on a bun? Why not?

When Traveling with Kids, Use This 3-Step Plan

What's the best way to travel with kids in tow? Make a plan and stick to it, by following the "rule of three."

How to Feed Starving Kids a Good Dinner—in About an Hour

When after-school activities ramp up, it’s easy to slack on dinner duty. Here, our three favorite strategies for feeding overscheduled kids

Turkey-Spinach Meatballs

In this turkey-spinach meatballs recipe, you brown them under the broiler instead of in the pan. It’s faster, neater, and big-batch friendly.

What to Cook the Night Before Thanksgiving

The night before Thanksgiving should be easy to execute and even easier to clean up.

Curried Carrots with Pecans

In place of pecans, try walnuts, peanuts, or cashews.

Salmon in Parchment Paper with Horseradish-Yogurt Sauce

This recipe can easily be doubled to serve eight, instead.

Peanut Sauce

Peanut butter has a place on the dinner table. This peanut sauce recipe makes enough for two or three different meals.

Parmesan Chicken Cutlets

If you cut the chicken into smaller pieces before breading, they’re nuggets—the guilt-free kind.

Sweet Potato Wedges with Lime Mayo

This zesty mayo dip would also go well with sliced red bell peppers and celery sticks before dinner; it’s amazing how many vegetables kids will eat when they’re actually hungry.

Beer-Marinated Pork Tenderloin with Red Cabbage

You need only a small amount of beer to flavor the sauce. We trust you know what to do with the rest of that bottle.

Steak Salad with Horseradish Dressing

This dish is inspired by a steak salad recipe on the menu at Keens Steakhouse in NYC.

Why Date Night Is Just as Important as Family Dinner

Eating together as a family is important, but it's just as important for married couples to go out on date nights—without the kids, of course

Texas-Style Smoked Brisket

Beef brisket and a backyard smoker: It doesn't get any more "Texas" than that.

Chicken and Cabbage Salad With Soy-Lime Dressing

Although the recipe calls for chicken, you can serve this nutrient-dense cabbage slaw with any protein you like.