Anya Hoffman
Deputy Editor Emeritus
Anya Hoffman was an editor at Epicurious from 2016 to 2019. Her work has been published by Lucky Peach, Bon Appétit, Travel + Leisure, Marie Claire, Fast Company, New York, and Edible Queens, among others. Anya edited James Beard’s All-American Eats (Rizzoli, 2016), which won a 2017 IACP award, and she has an M.A. in Food Studies from New York University. Her two daughters will usually, but not always, eat what she makes for dinner.
Ingredient Spotlight
17 Best Ham Recipes for a Roasted, Glazed, and Spiral-Sliced Holiday
These easy ham recipes will help you turn any ham into a showstopping holiday meal.
Ask a Nutritionist: Is It Okay That My Four-Year-Old Still Doesn't Feed Himself?
We got the low-down from a nutritionist on pickiness, portion sizes, and hunger signals in kids.
Ask a Nutritionist: Should My Child Eat Protein at Every Meal?
Katherine Zavodni, a registered dietician who specializes in child and family feeding, answers pressing questions from our readers.
The Make-Ahead Pancake Mix That's Not Just for Breakfast
Here are 10 dinners—yes, dinners—you can make with it.
Family Dinner Wins: 5 Easy, Back-Pocket Meals That Save Us From Takeout
The last-minute recipes born of necessity—and, occasionally, desperation—that end up becoming family favorites.
The Best Eco-Friendly Plastic Snack Bag Alternative
You could fill a million landfills with the small plastic bags I was using on a daily basis to corral my kids' snacks. There had to be a better way.
The Slice-and-Spice Pork Tenderloin You Freeze Before You Prep
For this month's Sunday Stash, we're putting together several meals worth of sliced-and-spiced pork that's ready to be turned into dinner at a moment's notice.
This Weeknight Dinner Makes Its Own Sauce as It Cooks
Sauces can feel fussy, but this quick, kid-friendly chicken dish couldn't be easier to make.
The Huge Batch of Rice You Cook Like Pasta
And nine family-friendly ways to turn it into dinner.
The Weeknight Genius of No-Boil Pasta
Cooking pasta right in its sauce saves precious time and cuts down on dishes.
The Best Label Maker for All Your Obsessive Organizing Needs
If you want to feel like you really have your act together, a good label maker is a must. Here's our favorite one.
Big-Batch Ground Beef Without All the Work
Make enough meat for a week's worth of meals in less than half an hour.
The Big-Batch of Braised Beef Your Family Will Go Nuts For
It's a freezer-friendly meal that feels fancy but couldn't be easier to make.
The Tea Kettle That Makes Me Excited About Mornings Again
Not all of us have the counter space for an electric kettle.
How to Turn 1 Batch of Sweet Potatoes Into 9 Meals
A big batch of roasted, halved sweet potatoes can be transformed into healthy, creative family meals all week long.
The Sheet-Pan Meatballs You Cook From Frozen
These simple yet versatile meatballs are perfect for making ahead of time.
This Chilled Cucumber-Avocado Soup Is the Easiest Summer Dinner I Know
It's cool yet spicy. Elegant yet easy. And perfect for warm-weather get-togethers.
Small Plates Kids Cooking Camp: Day Nine
Envision the icebox cake you want to see in the world.