Recipes

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...

  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 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...

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...

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...

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 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...

Cheers to the Irish and to you, Moms! Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day we’re sharing a roundup of 8 delicious cocktails and mocktails to serve and sip on March 17 (or any time!). And thankfully, there isn’t a green beer in the mix… Cocktails The Irish Maid from A...

These no-bake Almond Butter Truffles are a hit with kids but sophisticated enough for grown up palates, too. Love that the only equipment you need is a hand mixer and a microwave, so you don't need to be a pastry chef to play one in real life. Enjoy! Thanks to Katina...

Smoothies have been a tried and true favorite among nutritionists and busy moms for some time now – and for good reason.

Valentine’s treats like these Marshmallow Heart Lollipops from South OC Moms are an activity for kids to help with and a festive snack.

We love this Valentine’s Day dessert board from our food contributor, CatwithaK Cooks, and think it will for a sweet activity and family-friendly snack. Not only is it colorful and festive, it’s easy to use it as a template and go with any ingredients you have—and...

Want an adorable Valentine’s Day activity to do with your kids? Make-your-own Heart Shaped Pizza! This delicious recipe is from Greenwich Moms Asya Geller and her husband Mike Geller of Mike’s Organics. “My wife and kids love pizza, so we have a tradition of making...

  Whether you're still doing your New Year's WHOLE30, or simply looking for an easy and crowd-pleasing side dish to serve while watching football, this Creamy Buffalo Potato Salad is a Game Day winner. Thanks to Melissa Urban, CEO of WHOLE30 and a mom of one, for...

  Cauliflower is full of fiber and Vitamin C, making it a powerhouse vegetable for cold & flu season. This 3 Ingredient Cauliflower Soup from Kathleen Ashmore is simple, healthy and delicious — an easy winner in our eyes.      INGREDIENTS 3 tbsp olive oil 1...

This delicious smoothie is a perfect post-holiday breakfast.

Take your Game Day eats up a notch with these crowd-pleasing nachos.

Here are the best New Years’ drinks to ring in the new year.

Add this to your Thanksgiving menu—or your breakfast rotation.