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.
Recipes
Slice-and-Bake Oatmeal-Raisin Cookies
Adding whole wheat flour ups the nutritional value of the oatmeal raisin cookies and adds a nice nutty flavor to the recipe.
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Everyone Loves French Fries
The #6 rule of a successful family dinner: Everyone loves french fries (even when they're baked)
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Start Cooking Dinner in the Morning
The #5 rule of family dinner success: Get up and get prepping
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Rule #3 of Family Dinner
Rule #3: Proper planning prevents poor performance. We stole that from some Southern-fried football coach, but it applies to family dinner, too
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Rule #2 of Family Dinner
Rule #2 of family dinner: A meal in the freezer is insurance against workweek craziness
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Rule #1 of Family Dinner
Here's Rule #1 of family dinner: Not everyone has to eat the same thing the same way
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How to Eat with Your Kids Without Losing Your Mind
You love eating with the kids. You want to eat with the kids. But you don't want to lose your mind. Here's our no-fail plan to make each meal a happy one
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Pork Loin Braised in Milk
techniques
Mom Gets Her Grill On
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Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Raisins
A little bit of bacon and a handful of raisins add a smoky sweetness that balances the slightly bitter flavor of the little cabbages.
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Grown-up Time (Finally)
Recipes
Swedish Meatballs
These Swedish meatballs, which are adapted from the ones served up at Smörgås Chef in NYC, get their distinctive flavor from nutmeg and allspice—and just a bit of sugar. Do like they do at the homey West Village restaurant and serve them alongside whipped potatoes and lingonberries. You can find lingonberry preserves, a Scandinavian favorite and classic accompaniment to meatballs, at IKEA or online.
Culture
Dad's Chophouse
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Easy Baked Potato Bar
A commuter dad, a work-at-home mom, two kids, and a pair of BlackBerrys. 15-minute-meals? If only. A peek at how Jenny Rosentrach and Andy Ward actually pull off dinner.
