Recipes
Sober Over the Holidays: Advice from Melissa Urban, Founder of Whole30
Skipping the booze at Thanksgiving and the parties and family gatherings that follow isn’t always easy—but always worth it if that’s your priority. Whatever your reason—from pregnancy to alcohol dependence to simple preference—for wanting to stay sober, some smart...
Kristin Cavallari’s Blue Blueberry Muffin Recipe
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 spirulina. My...
Halloween Veggie Board!
Courtesy: The BakerMama Halloween is almost here and we are sharing an amazing last-minute, festive board from The BakerMama, which incorporates much needed vegetables into an adorable design. If you haven’t been, make The BakerMama’s Instagram and sitea regular stop...
Kat Ashmore’s Game-Day Turkey Chili
2 lbs. ground turkey, dark meat, preferably 2 cans beans, 15 ounces each, pinto, black, or mix 1 green pepper, diced 2 jalapeno peppers, diced 2 celery stalks, diced 1 large onion, diced 4 garlic cloves, minced 2 tbsp chili powder 1 tbsp ground cumin 2 tsp...
After School Snack Board from BakerMamma!
The BakerMama has been a familiar face at the Local Moms Network season after season. Her innovative spins on traditional dishes (remember that Baked Potato Bar?) have graced our pages for years. In the spirit of back-to-school season, we’re sharing her healthy...
Easy Meal Planning By Bix Taylor!
Moms work hard, day in and day out, and sometimes it is just too much to have to think of and make dinner for the family. With school starting back up, this problem is more prevalent than ever, but fear not! Instead of turning to fast food and take out, my back to...
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 watermelon!! It’s one of my favorite...
4 Ingredient Sour Cream Chive Dip!
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 Kitchenis not only quick and easy, the flavor gets better...
Summer Recipe Roundup!
Photo credit: The BakerMama 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...
Super Moist Glazed Yogurt Lemon Cake!
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...
Memorial Day Idea: Hot Dog Bar!
Besides ice cream, there are few foods that scream “summer” more than hot dogs, right? So on this summer kick-off weekend, we wanted to share this adorable hot dog bar from one of our favorite food bloggers, Jessica Merchant of How Sweet...
Pot of Gold Cookies!
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 create that pot of gold look, and then more...
St. Patrick’s Day Cocktails and 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...
No-Bake Almond Butter Truffles!
No-Bake Almond Butter Truffles 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...
Marshmallow Lollipop hearts!
Valentine’s treats like these Marshmallow Heart Lollipops from South OC Moms are both an activity for kids to help with and a festive snack. Happy Valentine’s Day, Moms! Ingredients: Square Marshmallows Chocolate of choice to melt Lollipop Sticks Festive Sprinkles...
Chinese Chicken Salad!
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...
3 Ingredient Cauliflower Soup!
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 medium...
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...
Ali Fedotowsky-Manno’s Cranberry Sauce!
This recipe for Thanksgiving Cranberry Sauce was shared by Ali Fedotowsky-Manno, a Nashville-based Mom of two, former Bachelorette and media personality. INGREDIENTS 1 bag of fresh cranberries 3/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup fresh orange juice 1/4 cup Grand Marnier 1 tsp...
Chicken Wing Board
Football food should be fun, filling and fast to come together (or at least able to be prepped ahead). This Chicken Wings Snack Board from Maegan Brown, the mom of four and cookbook author behind The BakerMama fits the bill. You can use her recipe, or “wing it” with...