Recipes

Mom Hack: Make Frozen Cookie Dough from Your Halloween Candy!
This freezable dough is the best homemade trick to use up your Halloween candy!

Meet an Author: Amy Palanjian of Yummy Toddler Food: Dinnertime SOS!
As a mom of three and bestselling cookbook author, Yummy Toddler Food’s Amy Palanjian knows something about picky eaters. And with almost 1 million parents following her on Instagram alone, she knows a lot about the pressure that social media puts on moms trying to...

Candy Corn Ice Cream Sundaes!
A simple, festive and delicious Halloween treat!

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...

Preparing for the Back to School Hustle- Easy Weeknight Recipe
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...

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...

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 plain...

Easy Mini Lobster Rolls
A New England summer classic- the Lobster Roll!

Easy Sheet Pan Salmon & Veggies
Sheet pan dinners are a secret weapon for busy weeknights. We love this salmon and potato version from Joanna Keohane of The Family Food Kitchen, but you can also swap the salmon for chicken or tofu, and use whatever veggies you’d like. Says Joanna: “You can’t beat a...

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...

Whole 30 Grilled Romaine Salad with Parmesan Crumble
If you haven’t tried grilling veggies, it’s time to start!

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. Below, Jo, the mom...

Silky Blender Hummus Recipe
Here’s a delicious post Memorial Day, healthy snack option from Kat_can_cook

Kickoff Summer With These Festive Recipes!
Summer is around the corner and the seasonal shortlist of recipes below will take you from Memorial Day to Labor Day!

Kristin Cavallari’s Salmon BLT Salad with Spicy Tomatillo Ranch
Kristin Cavallari’s Salmon BLT Salad with Spicy Tomatillo Ranch just might become your favorite healthy, easy meal for this Spring and Summer. The Hills star and Uncommon James founder just published her new cookbook, Truly Simple, which is chock full of weeknight...

5 Spring Vegetables to Add to Your Shopping List
Spring is for revamping – and your meal options are no exception. If you’re a creature of habit, here’s a nudge to try some new, seasonal options. To help savor the very best of spring gardens, The Local Moms Network contributor Stefani Sassos, Registered Dietician...

Asparagus, Swiss Chard & Feta Frittata
Asparagus is a spring farmer’s market staple, and this frittata is a great way to use up a bunch—or any seasonal veggies you have on hand. Thanks to the TODAY Show’s Joy Bauer for sharing! INGREDIENTS: • 6 whole eggs • 6 egg whites • ½ cup light sour cream •...

Quick & Easy Breakfast Idea: 4 Ingredient Ham & Cheese Egg Cups
Does your family love breakfast for dinner? Are you looking for a new Springtime holiday brunch dish? This new recipe from food contributor Kathleen Ashmore will check those boxes and more! Ham and Cheese Egg Cups Yield: 12 egg cups 12 large eggs 12 slices ham (I...

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...

St. Patrick’s Day Cocktails & Mocktails
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...