Recipes
Fall White Sangria from Host to Perfection
This recipe was contributed by The Local Moms Network Contributor, Host to Perfection! Not all fall cocktails need to be mulled or steaming. This light and refreshing sangria recipe from Barbara and Carolina of Host to Perfection will spice up your season just fine....
Kat Ashmore’s Game-Day Turkey Chili
What makes this chili from Kat Ashmore a game-changer? It could be that it checks all the boxes of the classic dish: healthy, hearty and bursting with flavor. Or maybe it’s the unexpected dash of cocoa powder. “The tomato paste adds great flavor, but if you don’t have...
Pumpkin Spice Smoothie from Kat Ashmore
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 for busy mornings. Follow her on Tik Tok and Instagram for more...
Chocolate Dipped Watermelon for the 4th!
Chocolate Dipped Watermelon for the 4th! This story was contributed by The Local Moms Network contributor, Maria Provenzano, Lifestyle + DIY Expert of Hallmark’s Home and Family and founder of From Scratch with Maria Provenzano. It isn’t summer until you have had...
The New Frosé: 9 Frozen Spiked Desserts for Summer!
Courtesy: One Girl One Kitchen Just in time for summer, we rounded up some of the best spiked frozen drinks, popsicles and other desserts. If you love frosé, bookmark the list below for some fresh ideas, perfect for any summer soiree. We start with a new spicy...
Lemon Stripes Blogger Julia Dzafic on her New Cookbook!
Julia Dzafic of Lemon Stripes started blogging 15 years ago about lifestyle, fashion, and food. Since then, she’s conquered social media (with over 120k followers on Instagram alone) and motherhood (her son Luca will be 3 in April and her daughter Amalia will be 7 in...
Cinnamon Roll Easter Bunnies!
These Cinnamon Roll Easter Bunnies from Maegan, the talented mom behind The BakerMama, will do double duty as a fun holiday activity and a delicious Easter breakfast. And while you can certainly make your rolls from scratch, Maegan says store bought are perfectly...
St. Patrick’s Day Cupcakes from Emma Heming Willis
Looking for a super easy St. Patrick’s Day activity or sweet treat? You’ll love this crazy simple—and healthy!—recipe from our friend Emma Heming Willis, which she says her two girls, Mabel, and Evelyn love. The secret ingredient? Spinach, which serves as a...
Kristin Cavallari’s Crepe Recipe
If, like us, you’re looking for ways to simplify in 2024, this 5-ingredient crepe from Kristin Cavallari’s Truly Simple is a must-try. The best part: simple is so not boring! This gluten-free crepe is both decadent and delicious thanks to the myriad toppings and...
Cookbooks To Try in the New Year!
If one of your New Year’s resolutions for the new year is to cook more and rely less on takeout, we have you covered. Below, you’ll find six recently published cookbooks, which will have you eating better, creating memories around family meals and saving money on...
3 Sheet Pan Dinners for Busy Weeknights
Sheet pan dinners are one of the easiest ways to get dinner on the table, fast. Plus, if you line your baking pans with foil or parchment paper, there’s virtually no clean-up! We love the collection of Sheet Pan Dinners Maegan Brown of The BakerMama shared, which...
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...
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,...
Roasted Summer Squash & Zucchini with Goat Cheese
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....
Summer Recipes You’ll Love
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...
St. Patricks Day Inspiration for all
Pot of Gold Cookies from The BakerMama 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...
Whole30 Creamy Buffalo Potato Salad!
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...
Christmas Fudge!
This recipe was contributed by South OC Moms Network. CHRISTMAS FUDGE THAT CAN’T BE BEAT! Ingredients: 1 jar Kraft Marshmallow Creme 3 cups sugar 1 1/2 sticks butter or margarine 5 oz evaporated milk can 1 tsp vanilla 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate pieces Festive...
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 already...
Apple Cider Margarita!
Leigh Hansen & Alston Calabrese of Habitual Hostess 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...