Recipes
The Best Veggie Chili Recipe
It’s officially chili season! Chili is one of our favorite Fall and Winter weeknight meals for so many reasons. First, it’s as easy as chopping up ingredients. Second, you can customize it in endless ways (vegan/meat, spicy/mild, gluten-free, etc.). Finally,...
Real Pumpkin Spice Granola That Tastes Like Fall
Fall mornings just got a whole lot cozier with this pumpkin spice granola that's made with real pumpkin puree. Made with wholesome oats, nuts, and seeds, all while being gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free, this recipe from Kathleen Ashmore is a win for...
Weeknight Baked Chicken Parmesan from Kat Ashmore
Looking for a weeknight dinner that will have your kids asking for seconds? This baked chicken parmesan from Kathleen Ashmore, creator of this recipe and author of the best-selling cookbook Big Bites, is your answer. While traditional chicken parm can be heavy and...
Easy Weeknight Meal: Roasted Chicken Thighs with Tomato and Feta
This story first appeared on the Local Moms Network. Busy weeknight meals are an essential mom hack—recipes you can turn to week after week that don't require a culinary degree or hours of time to prepare. Julia Dzafic of Lemon Stripes' new cookbook Garden Grown, is...
Pumpkin Spice Smoothie from Kat Ashmore
This post originally appeared on the Local Moms Network. Embrace the flavors of fall with this Pumpkin Spice smoothie from Kathleen "Kat" Ashmore, author of Big BItes. Packed with real pumpkin, banana, and almond butter, it's a quick and satisfying breakfast...
Leprechaun Treats
These were so easy and SO good. Kind of like a mix between caramel popcorn and a Rice Krispie treat. We made some bigger and some smaller so my daughter can use it as “leprechaun bait” 💚 Feel free to mix in other ingredients like chocolate chips or chopped up nuts!...
8 Unique Hanukkah Recipes
When you think about Hannukah, traditional foods like latkes (potato pancakes), sufganiyot (doughnuts) and rugelach come to mind. If you’re looking for new spins on classic dishes, the eight below are a good place to start – one for each night of the Festival of...
Cozy Coconut, Sweet Potato & Pumpkin Spiced Soup
Soup season is ramping up, and this Cozy Coconut, Sweet Potato and Pumpkin Spiced Soup is like Fall in a bowl. “This soup is both light but still tastes so satisfying and creamy (without the cream!). Kids love it because it’s got a sweet and cocanutty flavor and I...
Easy Mini Lobster Rolls
Summer can feel fleeting, but making a few classic summer dishes can create memories that last well after fall. One of the classics? Lobster rolls. This version from Leigh and Alston, the moms behind Habitual Hostess, are miniature, so perfect for bringing to a...
Build Your Own Taco Board
Tacos naturally lend themselves to being a family-friendly meal, since you can customize them to everyone’s preferences. Have a kid who doesn’t eat beans? Leave them off. Have a child who loves spicy food? Let him add his own hot sauce. Another likes only super...
Whole 30 Grilled Romaine Salad with Parmesan Crumble
It's officially summer—and grill season! If you haven't tried grilling veggies, it's time to start. Throwing everything from root vegetables to lettuce onto the grill sweetens and enhances both flavors and textures—trust us, they'll give any salad a run for its money....
Mexican Street Corn Salad!
This Mexican Street Corn Salad is a crowd-pleaser for any summer barbecue. It lasts in the fridge for a few days, so make extra on the weekend for easy weekday lunches. Can't find cotija cheese in your local grocery store? Substitute feta or parmesan. Thanks to our...
Chocolate Dipped Cones!
Need a last-minute festive treat for a 4th of July party? These Chocolate Dipped Ice Cream Cones from Maria Provenzano require are a perfect pick with almost no prep. Simply fill the cones with your favorite ice cream or add them to an ice cream bar for a DIY...
Make Your Own Hot Dog Bar
Besides ice cream, there are few foods that scream “summer” more than hot dogs, right? So we wanted to share this adorable hot dog bar from one of our favorite food bloggers, Jessica Merchant of How Sweet Eats. Mom to Max, 4 and Emilia, 18...
3 Easy Memorial Day Desserts!
Cutaway Blueberry Pie 5 cups blueberries 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup cornstarch 1T lemon juice 1/4 tsp salt DIRECTIONS Make dessert early so your pie cools completely (at least two hours at room temp); that way, when you slice into it, the filling won't run. Make...
Meal Planner: Trader Joe’s Edition
Ask any mother – working woman or stay-at-home mom, contented chef or takeout pro – busy families need meal inspiration. Use the Local Mom’s Network meal-planning guide to get breakfast, lunch and dinner on the table simply and easily. In this installment, we look to...
No Bake Rice Krispie Egg Nests
Ingredients 4 cups marshmallows 5 cups rice cereal 1/4 cup coconut oil 2 teaspoons vanilla 2 cups mini eggs Instructions Grease a 12-cup muffin tray and set aside. Place the marshmallows in a large microwave-safe bowl and heat for 25-30 seconds. Stir well, and...
Pot of Gold Cookies
These Pot of Gold Cookies from The BakerMama just might be your lucky charm for a fun, festive St. Patrick's Day party. "Chewy chocolate thumbprint cookies are filled with a little icing and some yellow chocolate candies to create that pot of gold look, and...
Super Bowl Recipe Roundup
I sat down with Bergen County resident, Mom of two-boys, and the force behind Cooking Full Circle to get her recipe roundup for Super Bowl! Here's what she had to say: When I hear “Super Bowl” I think of a day synonymous with snacks and indulgence! I love to find ways...
Hanukkah Latkes!
This classic Hannukah Latke recipe can be fried earlier in the day and recrisped in the oven prior to serving—so you can get your latkes ready to go before the kids come home and won't be dealing with hot oil with little ones underfoot. Thanks to dad of two...