Recipes
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...
St. Patrick’s Day Festive Food(s)!
We have rounded up some sweet, decadent & deliciously festive holiday foods that will surely be crowd pleasers this St.Patrick’s Day! 1) Rainbow Cheesecake We love this colorful cheesecake for St. Patrick’s Day, an alternative to a birthday cake or any time you...
St. Patrick’s Day Cookies!
These Pot of Gold Cookies from The BakerMama just might be your lucky charm for a fun, festive St. Patrick’s Day party.
Marshmallow Lollipop Hearts!
A festive and fun Valentine’s snack for your loves!
Chinese Chicken Salad from Habitual Hostess!
This story and recipe was contributed by Habitual Hostess. CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD When living in San Francisco, Rustic Bakery was my go-to lunch spot for one reason- this salad. Now I live on the other side of the country, so I had to figure out a way to recreate my...
Six Cookbooks to Try in the New Year!
Six Cookbooks to Try in the New Year! If one of your New Year’s resolutions for 2023 is to cook more and rely less on takeout, we have you covered. Below, you’ll find six of 2022’s most popular cookbooks, which will have you eating better, creating memories around...
Three Ingredient Cauliflower Soup Recipe
Simple, healthy and delicious three ingredient soup!
Beef & Broccoli Stir Fry!
Habitual Hostess’ Beef & Broccoli stir fry is a perfect clean-out-your-fridge, weeknight week, that can be made with any combo of meats and veggies! BEEF & BROCCOLI STIR FRY 1 1/4 pound of flank or skirt steak 2 Tablespoon avocado oil, divided 1 Tablespoon of...
Mom Hack: Make Frozen Cookie Dough from Your Halloween Candy!
Now that Halloween is over, you’re probably ready to get your kids’ candy out of the house. There are lots of good places to donate, from shelters to dentists’ offices to the military, but we stumbled upon this smart idea from The Baker Mama and wanted...
Turkey Pesto Meatballs!
This Pesto Meatball recipe has just three ingredients and comes together in under 20 minutes—aka perfect for busy weeknight meals! The two moms behind Habitual Hostess, who created this recipe, suggest using refrigerated pesto (or homemade!) for best results. Follow...
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 orange Whip Cream...
Halloween Cinnamon Rolls from the Baker Mama!
We love a good mom hack, and these Halloween Cinnamon Rollsfrom The BakerMama definitely will be our go-to this spooky season. We’re *totally* on board with pre-made shortcuts like canned cinnamon rolls, so we can focus on making memories (not dough). Check out the...
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 star...
Apple Cider Margarita!
ok 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 apple-picking....
Daniella Monet’s Tomato Soup Recipe!
September is a busy time, but it also feels like a chance to forge a fresh start. This year, we’re committing to cooking a few healthy meals a week for our families, and if that’s on our September list as well, you’ll want to check out a new app from actress and vegan...
American Flag Pie Recipe!
If you’re throwing a final summer soirée this weekend, add this American Flag Pie from Maegan Brown, the uber-talented recipe creator and cookbook author behind The BakerMama. It uses a pre-made crust and canned filling, so you can save some time to follow her...
Top 5 Lunchbox Tips from Weelicious!
Top 5 Lunchbox Tips from Weelicious! It’s a common pain point of the back-to-school routine: packing lunches. Though we might typically dread this step on a busy morning, we’re sharing some mouth-watering inspiration – and easy hacks – to help you reimagine the...
Green Coconut Collagen Smoothie Recipe!
End of summer heat and busy back-to-school mornings make it the perfect time to bring back smoothies for breakfast. We love this green version from our Food Contributor Kathleen Ashmore, who has *2 million* followers and counting on her Tik Tok! INSTRUCTIONS 5-8...