Recipes

How to survive the season of cookies and candy canes without the inevitable meltdown.

If there’s one recipe that never lasts more than a minute and a half in our house, it’s these Banana Chocolate Chip Mini Breads. They’re that good — soft, chocolatey, and just sweet enough to make everyone happy (without the sugar crash).

Between homework, after-school chaos, and the endless “what’s for dinner?” chorus, weeknights can feel like a blur. But dinner doesn’t have to mean stress or takeout (again). With these easy, healthy, under-30-minute meals, you’ll have everyone fed and maybe even smiling — and yes, the kids can help too!