Recipes
Hannukah 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 Mike...
Spiced Apple Muffins from The Foodie Physician
We're all about Fall flavors, and if they come in the form of a healthy, packable muffin, even better. These Spiced Apple Muffins from Dr. Sonali Ruder, aka The Foodie Physician, are packed with sweet apples and warming spices, and topped with an irresistible...
Cozy Coconut, Sweet Potato and 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...
Daniella Monet Shares Her Lunch-Packing Tips
Packing a lunch is one of those parenting tasks that you might really want to like—but that’s easier said than done. Not only does it have to happen every single day for the next nine months, but social media can make it seem like you have to create mini works of art...
Recipe: Halloween Kids Dinner Board
I'm all about making dinner easy... especially on weeknights! And while I'm always looking for ways to sneak in fruit and veggies, I also want to make food that my kids will actually eat! That's why I got a little crafty with a recent dinner to make some food I...
Candy Corn Ice Cream Sundaes
Need a last minute Halloween treat? Try these festive Candy Corn Ice Cream Sundaes from South OC Moms Network! Ingredients Vanilla Ice Cream (you can also use orange sherbet if you want to dye one less layer)Food coloring: yellow and orangeWhip...
Caramel Apple Recipe from Food Network’s Melissa D’Arabian
When cookbook author and Food Network star Melissa D’Arabian goes apple-picking, her go-to move with her apple haul is to make Caramel Apples. “My favorite variation is to slice them up and serve as a little ‘dessert’ alongside a cheese plate. You could do...
Banana Bread Slow Cooker Oatmeal
Slow cooker meals are a lifesaver for busy nights - but we also are beginning to use them on busy mornings. Before school during the week or before early sports games on the weekends, meals like this hearty Banana Bread Oatmeal from recipe creator and Tik Tok...
4-Ingredient Sour Cream Chive Dip
Football season is here, and that means Game Day eats. Sundays are busy for a lot of families, so simple recipes are key. This 4-Ingredient Sour Cream Chive Dip from Joanna Keohane of The Family Food Kitchen is not only quick and easy, the flavor gets better...
Apple Cider Margarita
It’s almost Fall, y’all! If you're mourning the end of summer marg season, you’ll love this tasty transitional cocktail from Alston and Leigh, the talented duo behind Habitual Hostess. Start with a high quality apple cider you can grab when you’re...
Fig & Pomegranate Brisket Recipe
Want to wow your family for the Jewish New Year? This Fig & Pomegranate Brisket is the perfect way to please a crowd and honor tradition during Rosh Hashanah. Celebrated cookbook author Adeena Sussman calls this meal one of the "crown jewels of Shabbat and holiday...
6 Endless Summer Cocktails
There are a few more weeks till Fall (September 23 if you’re counting), so enjoy all the in-season August produce—from juicy peaches and mango to sweet corn and blackberries—you can. One refreshing way to enjoy the rest of summer? Cocktails infused with these flavors....
Easy Weeknight Recipe: Marinated Mediterranean Chicken
As we turn the corner on summer and head back to school, easy weeknight recipes become even more important than ever. Marinade recipes, like this one from Layla Lisiewski, CEO and co-founder of The Local Moms Network, are a true timesaver. “I use surgical gloves for...
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...
4th of July Chocolate Dipped Ice Cream 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 dessert...
4th of July Popsicles
These tasty treats are also a kid-friendly activity!
Weeknight Recipe: Chicken Sausage with Broccoli Pasta!
This easy, healthy dish will become an instant go-to.
Sesame-Sriracha Watermelon Poke Bowl
This Sesame-Sriracha Watermelon Poke Bowl from Joy Bauer of the Today show can be made days ahead, so it's a perfect meal prep summer staple. It's vegan but packed with protein from edamame, and a flavorful summer lunch or light dinner. For more from Joy, follow her...
Summer Skewers from Habitual Hostess
Skip the oven this summer with this assembly-only app from the talented moms behind Habitual Hostess. Below, you'll find two versions, a sophisticated melon and prosciutto combo and a watermelon feta option that vegetarians will love. Melon, Prosciutto,...
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....