Recipes
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....
Fancy Lady Chicken Salad
Chicken salad makes a lovely make-ahead lunch served in lettuce cups, with crackers or on toast, but in warmer weather it also makes a great no-cook dinner. This version from The Local Moms Network food contributors Habitual Hostess can be made with rotisserie chicken...
Roasted Summer Squash
Recipes that are so simple they get committed to memory are a great #momhack. Especially in summer, getting a few healthy weeknight recipes onto the weekly rotation (particularly if they include seasonal produce) can help make meal-planning a snap. Below, Jo,...
Summer Recipe Round-Up
Summer is around the corner and the seasonal shortlist of recipes below will take you from Memorial Day to Labor Day. From potlucks to backyard barbecues, there's something for everyone. Most include fresh, colorful and in-season produce, are simple to double or...
Super Moist Glazed Lemon Yogurt Cake
This recipe was shared by our food contributor, Kathleen "Kat" Ashmore. Follow her on Instagram and TikTok! This lemon cake is sweet enough to be kid-friendly, but sophisticated enough to be perfect for any Spring and Summer entertaining. It works from brunch to...
Easter Surprise Cake
This piece was contributed by our DIY contributor Maria Provenzano and originally appeared on her site, From Scratch with Maria. Who doesn’t love cake? It’s even better when you have a lovely little surprise inside, and nothing goes better with Easter than jelly...
Easter Recipes to Make with Kids
With Easter coming up, we’ve been scouring the internet for some fresh recipes that are fun to make as a family. Here are a few we'll be trying! Credit: The Baker Mama A Healthy Easter Snack BoardThe Baker Mama never disappoints with Pinterest-worthy projects that are...
Healthy Eating Made Easy: Prioritize Plant-Based Foods
Healthy Eating Made Easy: Prioritize Plant-Based FoodsThere are plenty of reasons to love a fun, family getaway, starting with letting go of the reins a bit when it comes to food. Moms typically swap the shopping and meal prep for restaurant reservations, copious...