Recipes

Fall mornings just got a whole lot cozier with this pumpkin spice granola that’s made with real pumpkin puree. Made with wholesome oats, nuts, and seeds, all while being gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free, this recipe from Kathleen Ashmore is a win for...

Heading to a MDW cookout this weekend and not sure what to bring?! Here are my favorite recipes for the Holiday!     DESSERT TRAY >> You can any store bought items (cupcakes, cookies, brownies, rice krispie treats, festive swedish fish, blow pops +...

  We just might skip green beer this year and swap in these instagram-worthy St. Patrick’s Day-inspired Lucky Charm’s ice cream sandwiches from South Orange County Moms! Don’t have Lucky Charms? Use any colorful cereal you’ve stocked up on! Ingredients: Sugar...

Kate McDermott, author of Art of the Pie, was a finalist for the prestigious James Beard award for chefs. She’s also mom to Duncan, now in his 30s, who started baking with her as a toddler. This classic pumpkin pie is a family favorite for Thanksgiving. Her secret,...

  As parents, we’re always looking for creative ways to boost our kids’ nutrition without starting a mealtime battle. Enter Kristin Cavallari’s Blue Blueberry Muffins recipe from her cookbook, Truly Simple. “These muffins are actually blue because of the...

  Cinnamon rolls are a favorite holiday treat, but the maple-infused pancake version below, from Nicole Washington—the talented mama behind the Brown Sugar blog—is a perfect Fall breakfast. It uses simple ingredients you probably have in your pantry—including...

  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...

Heading to a MDW cookout this weekend and not sure what to bring?! Here are my favorite recipes for the Holiday!   DESSERT TRAY >> You can any store bought items (cupcakes, cookies, brownies, rice krispie treats, festive swedish fish, blow pops + more) and...

    If you love spicy margaritas, you have to try this version made with mom-founded 21Seeds tequila. Kat Hantas created the brand because “it’s what I wanted to drink – something smooth, simple, and casual with a fresh, natural flavor that made drinking...

  This Lemon Yogurt Cake from The Local Moms Network Contributor Kathleen “Kat” Ashmore just feels like Spring to us! Perfect for Easter or any Spring soiree, it can be made gluten-free and topped with either a lemon glaze or more decadent buttercream, depending...

A fun & easy treat to make with your little ones this Valentine’s Day!  You could even make these into mini hearts with a smaller cookie cutter and use as Valentine’s treats for their classmates!   Rice Krispie Treats Whip up a batch of rice krispie treats...

We're all about Fall flavors, and if they come in the form of a healthy, packable muffin, even better. These Spiced Apple Muffins from Dr. Sonali Ruder, aka  The Foodie Physician, are packed with sweet apples and warming spices, and topped with an irresistible...

Now that Halloween is about a week past its due date, 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...

  We love a good mom hack, and these Halloween Cinnamon Rolls from 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...

  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...

  When cookbook author and Food Network star Melissa D’Arabian goes apple-picking, her go-to move with her apple haul is to make Caramel Apples. “My favorite variation is to slice them up and serve as a little ‘dessert’ alongside a cheese plate.  You could do...

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....

  If there’s one task that makes parents groan about back-to-school, it’s packing lunches. We need quick get-us-out-the-door options that both taste good and are good for our kids’ growing bodies and brains.  With so many options on the shelves, how do we narrow...