It’s time to start thinking about your meal plan for next week. From a vegetarian version of your favorite take out to the ultimate cold pasta salad, we’ve got five weeknight dinners that will get you through the week ahead. So grab a pe…
As a family food expert, the number one question I've been asked over the years is whether my kids eat dessert every night. Okay, it's actually the second most asked question after how do I get my kids to be less picky , but it's the mos…
So, apparently, there are enough instances of avocado hand , a serious slash to the hand obtained while attempting to cut an avocado, that one hospital in England reports that it treats an average of four people per day for the injury. B…
It's no secret that we're big fans of Kathy Strahs, the woman who brought us Panini Happy and the genius The 8x8 Cookbook , which perfected the one-pan family meal. The themes of her work alone make it clear that Kathy gets what it's lik…
It’s time to start thinking about your meal plan for next week. From shortcut carnitas in 35 minutes to butter roasted tomato sauce (mmmm!), we’ve got five weeknight dinners that will get you through the week ahead. So grab a pen, make y…
My boys have been cooking alongside me ever since they were little. But now that they're older and I'd love for them make their own breakfast , prep their own snacks, and put together their own lunches from time to time, I'm finding it h…
I admit it: I refer to our family kitchen as my kitchen. And then I wonder why my kids aren't more helpful with the cooking. Hmm. My boys have been cooking alongside me for ages, but now that they are getting older, I want them to be mor…
If you ask me, guacamole should be its own food group. I love a classic version, a tropical one with pineapple or mango, and -- my favorite -- guacamole with smoky chipotles and gobs of shredded sharp cheddar. You kind of can't go wrong …
It’s time to start thinking about your meal plan for next week. From a healthy twist on burgers to breakfast-for-dinner burritos for dinner, we’ve got five weeknight dinners that will get you through the week ahead. So grab a pen, make y…
Smoothies are nearly a religion in my house. They are pretty much the best way ever to boost my kids' diets with power produce and protein, and they taste delicious while they do it. Although...I've learned the hard way that the wrong co…
It’s time to start thinking about your meal plan for next week. From an easy Cuban-inspired steak dinner to a meal that's summer on a sheet pan, we’ve got five weeknight dinners that will get you through the week ahead. So grab a pen, ma…
Food shopping can be a maddening, especially with kids in tow. Navigating packed aisles, meltdowns, opinions, cravings, and the power of food marketing is no small task -- every week. So, we've created a cheat sheet that will help you fi…
If you're a person of a certain age, an early 90's hip hop fan, or like me, both, you've enjoyed your share of forties. Okay, enjoyed might not be quite the right word to describe the feeling of drinking 40 ounces of cheap malt liquor, b…
Have you ever gotten mad at a mango? I bet you have and that it was because you didn't know how to cut it without totally butchering the fruit. Don't worry -- it has happened to all of us, which is why this week's Kitchen Help Live , our…
As food lovers, we're always talking about what and how to cook so that you can enjoy delicious home cooked meals even when you're crunched for time or working on a tight budget. But time and money savings start before you hit the kitche…
I'm a long time Martha Stewart fan. She single-handedly set the foundation for my culinary education and, for that alone, I will always love her, though there is so much more including her impeccable taste, nearly flawless recipes, and l…
It’s time to start thinking about your meal plan for next week. From the ultimate breakfast for dinner meal to veggie powered sushi bowls, we’ve got five weeknight dinners that will get you through the week ahead. So grab a pen, make you…
Making homemade almond milk (or mylk, as it's often referred to), may seem like an unnecessary bother to some -- and I get it. This process may not be for everyone, but if you drink almond milk often and care about how things taste, I st…
You guys, as a coconut lover -- who firmly believes that coconut oil is the most useful thing in your kitchen -- I couldn't be more excited about the new Starbucks iced coffee drink. And I think that you will be, too, because toasted coc…
Passover Seders, the traditional ceremonial Passover meal, are among my favorite holiday gatherings. There's something beautiful about every family finding their own way to re-tell and discuss a story that's so important to the Jewish pe…
It’s time to start thinking about your meal plan for next week. From sheet pan Jambalaya to waffles like you've never seen before, we’ve got five weeknight dinners that will get you through the week ahead. So grab a pen, make your shoppi…
While we love sharing lots of recipes on Cool Mom Eats -- from sticky buns perfect for Easter brunch to easy Easter treats that you can make with kids -- there is something to be said for having a go-to menu for whenever you're entertain…
One of my favorite holiday traditions is making cinnamon rolls for Christmas morning, and not just because they taste great. They also make the perfect festive prep-ahead breakfast, which is why I'm looking forward to extending my tradit…
Healthy eating is a commitment. If it wasn't, we wouldn't start every new year with a renewed pledge to stick with it. But for families especially, the commitment isn't just one of will power, it's also a financial commitment. Because th…
