It’s peak tomato season and luckily for my family, this fruit is one of our favorite vegetables. If you're wondering what to do with a pint of juicy cherry tomatoes right now, I can help! Whether you're growing your own (lucky you!), sco…
With my son starting preschool for the first time this fall, I have to start figuring out some preschool lunch ideas that are toddler-appropriate. He still lacks the teeth to eat anything that requires a thorough chewing. (Read: nuts or …
We're sharing our favorite picky-eater dinner hack, because oof . Picky eaters. We know we're not the only parents who don't want to spend time cooking dinners our kids won't eat, or resorting to chicken nuggets or plain pasta for the en…
It’s time to start thinking about your meal plan for next week! From a sweet and savory Hawaiian Chicken Sandwich to a kid-favorite breakfast-for-dinner theme, we’ve got five dinners that will get you through the week ahead. So grab a pe…
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…
It’s time to start thinking about your meal plan for next week. From burgers for Meatless Monday to a great dish to grill out over the weekend, we’ve got five dinners that will get you through the week ahead. So grab a pen, make your sho…
I’m not a very skillful cake maker. Layers come out uneven and crumbly, and I never seem to wait long enough to frost them. But sheet cakes I can handle. I love the simplicity of one, generous layer whose flaws you can easily cover with …
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…
It’s time to start thinking about your meal plan for next week. So this week, we're looking at all the incredible produce (and seafood!) that's in season right now in July, to help inspire you. From cold soups and simple salads to an unb…
Family cooks often have to make big meals on the fly, which is why I have a list of seven essentials I keep in the freezer at all times. It's not something I ever considered before kids. Back when I was cooking for one or two, it was a p…
With the searing hot days of summer here, and just the thought of spending hours in our kitchens cooking has us sweating. Not to mention turning on that metal-fire-box thing that dare not speak its name. Related: 8 fresh summer pasta sal…
The last traditional pie crust I made from scratch was over twenty years ago, when I was trying to impress my future in-laws with a homemade pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving. It looked gorgeous when it came out of the oven, but right after s…
It's Friday! Which means time to start thinking about your meal plan for next week. With the weather so hot out there, I'm all about easy salads, finger foods, and low-maintenance "grazing dinners" right now. You too? Check out these 5 e…
I'm all about the summer Instant Pot recipes these days, especially since we Southerners haven't seen our thermometers dip below 80 in weeks now. And I know my friends all over the country have been dealing with heatwaves, so as much as …
It’s time to start thinking about your meal plan for next week. From oven BBQ chicken to our favorite cold noodle salad, we’ve got five dinners that will get you through the busy week ahead. So grab a pen, make your shopping list, and st…
There's nothing wrong with a classic hot dog, but it can be fun to change it up a little with some creative hot dog toppings. Simple, spicy, or sweet, here are some great options to help you serve up something beyond the same old ketchup…
I've got some easy to prepare, semi-homemade last-minute 4th of July themed desserts for you that will have your guests saying, “Baby, you’re a firework!” Because I've been there: The 4th of July picnic is in a few hours, and I totally f…
Ceviche is an easy way to prepare fresh fish, and it doesn't have to be intimidating. It's also surprisingly kid-friendly! While not every kid is enthusiastic about eating fish or seafood in general, ceviche can actually be a clever way …
Anyone can make boiled peanuts, as long as they have the best recipe and know all the tricks. A lot of people refer to boiled peanuts as a southern delicacy, but I'm not sure that's accurate, because you can get them almost anywhere -- i…
A store-bought roasted chicken is a blank slate, ready to become part of your vacation menu. So one of the first things I always do on vacation is buy a roasted chicken. Sure, I'd cook it from scratch myself at home, but who wants to han…
Are you heading out into the woods with your family this summer, spending some time in the open air and sleeping in tents? Or, just want to do some backyard campfire cooking? Well, we've got you covered! First, make sure you don't miss t…
When Kristen spotted 100-calorie vodka popsicles at Costco recently, our Cool Mom Eats team got a little too excited about the idea of summer evenings by the pool with our own private stash of totally grown-up boozy popsicles. But unless…
The best thing about spring, besides the lovely weather of course, is that our meals get lighter and easier to make. With more fresh produce on the shelves and from the farmers' market, our fridge is always full and I've been known to tu…
My family and I have recently been cutting down our meat intake, so I thought a vegetarian cookout would be a great idea, considering it's cookout season. I don't want the kind of vegetarian cookout that deprives hungry guests of their f…