It's no surprise that we think that the best part of 4th of July parties is all about the food. Well, and the company too. Fireworks are just a bonus. Whether you deck your home out in American flags or just want to take advantage of som…
We'll be celebrating New Year's Eve with the kids at my house, because Mama doesn't want to splurge on a holiday babysitter or wear heels all night long. Instead, we'll have friends and their kids over to ring in the new year, but that d…
Stock up on charcoal, fire up the grill, and commit to that healthy reset on Tuesday, because this long weekend is all about these delicious Labor Day recipe ideas. Even if your kids are back in school, chances are you've still managed t…
I am one of the lucky people that doesn't have to host Thanksgiving because my sister loves this holiday (she even wrote this entire Thanksgiving planning calendar for busy parents ). But that doesn't mean I'm off the hook entirely: I al…
Snack trays and food boards are still such a popular way to put out a bunch of munch-able treats, and this time of year is perfect for creating not-so-haunted Halloween-themed snack trays for any gatherings you're hosting. . .or just for…
With the weather warming up, I find myself browsing easy spring appetizers for dinner at home, because I love the idea of turning a few favorite party foods into a whole meal. These spring appetizers for dinner look delicious and easy en…
I never thought I'd be writing about packaged avocado, as a die-hard "just the fruit, ma'am" avocado shopper. However as I'm gearing up to stuff myself with as much homemade guacamole as I can fit into my belly this year on Cinco de Mayo…
Many of us on the Cool Mom Eats team have made the leap to CSA memberships this year, since COVID-19 has limited our access to farmer's markets in town. And sometimes ,we get some ingredients that we aren't used to cooking with -- which …
Now that the afterglow of the holidays has faded, I can look forward to months of cold, dark evenings with lots of hungry faces looking up at me to inquire, "what's for dinner?" And if you too are dreading coming up with anything more co…
'Tis the season for deviled eggs, egg salad, eggs over greens, and basically whatever else you can think to do with all those leftover eggs after Easter. Because if the most traditional Easter Bunny visits your house, your kids' baskets …
I love nothing more than a backyard party in summer. Like, invite me over to your place and I'm there. Even if I don't know you, invite me -- I'll probably show up. (Don't worry, I'm a polite guest and I'll bring you a good rosé.) Becaus…
You may have seen a dish called hiyayakko popping up on the menu of your favorite sushi joint lately. A simple dish of cold tofu and toppings, this traditional Japanese dish is the perfect appetizer for warm summer days. In fact, hiayaya…
When the Commodores sang the song Easy Like Sunday Morning , clearly they didn't have a wiggly one-year-old they were trying to dress in suspenders while also cooking an elaborate brunch on their Sunday mornings! Know what I'm talking ab…
Let's start the new year off right, shall we? This Honey Almond Baked Brie is what you should make on New Year's Eve, whether you're having a party or just want to put on a fancy (but effortless) celebratory spread for the family. But mo…
I’m not particularly excited about either of the Super Bowl teams this year -- the New England Patriots or the Atlanta Falcons -- but I am giddy about the type of food each team brings to the table. Finding the best Super Bowl recipes th…
I don’t know about you, but I’m pooped. It’s been a whirlwind since Thanksgiving, with family meals, holiday gatherings, cookie swaps, classroom parties, and more. New Year’s Eve is coming up, and though I’m psyched for another celebrato…
As you may know, I am all about using smart, store-bought shortcuts whenever possible, even for holiday cooking. Because, let's be honest, a lot of us love the idea of holiday entertaining -- and envisioning all those decadent homemade r…
Whether you follow a gluten-free diet out of medical necessity, are trying to cut back on carbs, or just appreciate the amazing range of recipes out there that don't rely on wheat and related grains, we've got you covered with these holi…
It’s becoming a well-known and welcomed fact that frozen peas are better and tastier than fresh peas about 90% of the time. But the other 10% is right now–peak springtime–when fresh shelling peas show off their sweet flavor and tender te…
Forget the Super Bowl or the Grammys, my favorite TV event of the year is, hands-down, the Oscars. Even though I don't host viewing parties like I used to (before kids), I still enjoy celebrating the biggest night in movies with my famil…
Sure, the commercials are noteworthy and the halftime show entertaining, but I think that we can all agree that the best part of watching the Super Bowl is indulging in game day eats with abandon. In the spirit of eating with abandon wit…
Hanukkah is a lovely holiday for many reasons and, as an inveterate foodie, I count the tradition of eating fried foods among them. I in no way mean to make light of the holiday, but I look forward to jelly donuts and latkes every Hanukk…
Whether you're working off of a meal plan or are flying by the seat of your pants, if you're anything like me, you're so focused on throwing together a main dish for dinner that you forget about a side dish until the last minute. Enter f…
This past week, I I joined Stacie and her husband at a wonderful ramen restaurant, where everyone at the table was flipping over a fantastic shishito pepper appetizer. (And fortunately, our children didn't look at the word on the menu lo…