Stories by Julia Maish

These tacos will be fun to prepare with kids, and will be the perfect use for some of those Thanksgiving leftovers as well. Your young kitchen helpers can mix the ingredients for the pico de gallo and help put the tacos together.

You’ll be pleased to know that this easy-to-make and chocolatey breakfast treat incorporates less sugar than regular muffins. Kids won’t be the only ones who love them, and will enjoy helping you make them!

A new season of WTTW's Chicago Stories begins with a tale of two blizzards, including one that dealt a fatal blow to a political career. We spoke to the producer. 

As a nod to Italian Heritage Month, and as something warm to enjoy as the weather continues to cool off, try a new, simplified recipe for Italian noodle soup with the kids!

This easy Halloween treat will be a blast to put together with the whole family! Get in the spooky spirit during a playdate or an afternoon at home turning pretzel sticks into creepy monster fingers.

Recap Downton Abbey: A New Era, the second film in the franchise, before a third (and supposedly final) film premieres September 12. 

Make your own homemade applesauce for your kids. 

A healthy snack for kids that your kid can help make. 

Mom Tiger invites Daniel to take a break from playing to make a special treat for their dinner guest Miss Elaina. Try this recipe with your child to help them practice following directions and trying new foods. 

For a delicious and healthy snack for your children, look no further than one of Donkey Hodie’s favorites, FroYo! These little bites are easy to make, and your kids will love the sweet and tangy flavor. 

Make this Fourth of July Berry Sweetza Pizza for a festive Fourth of July treat that you can make with children.

This strawberries and cream milkshake recipe is a simple summer beverage that you can make quickly, courtesy of Adrianna Adarme of PBS' Fresh Tastes.

The discovery of a decades-old skeleton leads to an investigation into the history of Pearl's mother, in the season finale.

 This crunchy and chewy dessert with a recipe from PBS' Adrianna Adarme of Fresh Tastes is your new go-to for a treat, and it’s a great way for everyone to enjoy summer fruits!

A family favorite anytime, these soft pretzels from a recipe from Sigmund Pretzel Shop owner Lina Kulchinsky were featured in Martha Stewart's Martha Bakes.