There are things in life that I know I should do, but just can't. One of the things that used to be on that list is prepping make-ahead freezer meals -- but all that has changed. (If only I could make the switch with exercise too.) Every…
I have a love-hate relationship with my oven this time of year. You know those charts that say: It's been X number of days since Joey had a potty-training accident ? Well, in my house, the chart has recently become: It's been X number of…
It’s time to get a head start on your meal plan for next week. From the best Steak Kebabs to easy Pulled Pork Sliders, we’ve got five quick and easy weeknight meals that will get you through the week. So grab a pen, make your shopping li…
It’s time to start thinking about your meal plan for next week. From drumsticks that keep the long weekend going to a 15-minute pasta, we’ve got five weeknight dinners that will get you through the week ahead. So grab a pen, make your sh…
Big batch cooking conjures visions of slaving over the stove for an entire Sunday, but that doesn't have to be the case. In fact, cooking in bulk can be as simple as doubling your dinner portions and saving the extra half for later in th…
Instant Pot mania has not died down and, if you ask us at Cool Mom HQ, it's with good reason. Many of us are Instant Pot devotees and, though we each tend to use it differently, we're all pretty much in love with the pressure cooker/slow…
Most years since becoming parents, my husband and I have happily decided to stay in on New Year’s Eve. We used to put the babies to bed, open up wine, and sear steaks until the fire alarm went off. But this year my girls are old enough t…
It’s time to start thinking about your meal plan for next week. Yes, believe it or not, we have to return to real life on Monday, the day after Christmas, and feed the family all week long. From a simple breakfast-for-dinner to slow cook…
This month is full of reasons to stock up on festive dinner recipes. Sure there are special meals to be shared on Christmas and Hanukkah, but there are also the nights when out-of-town family arrive and when the neighbors (and their 10 k…
Our dedicated readers know that I'm all about using healthy shortcuts to help me get my cooking done faster -- especially around the holidays when time is at a premium and I'd rather spend more time with my family than in the kitchen. I'…
It’s time to get a head start on your weekly meal plan. From a slow cooker vegan chili to a decadent grilled cheese and tomato soup combo, we’ve got five weeknight dinners that will get you through next week. So grab a pen, make your sho…
It’s time to get a head start on your meal plan for next week. From a skinny slow cooker keeper to your new favorite stir fry (mmm... bacon), we’ve got five weeknight dinners that will get you through the week. So grab a pen, make your s…
Just when you thought you couldn't be more obsessed with crock-pots and instant pots and Neti pots (oh wait), well, now there are mini crock-pots which allow you to take your warm food with you and heat it, slowly, during the day. Isn't …
Last winter, there was a surge in chatter about the Instant Pot, also known by other brands as a multi-cooker. With slow cooking as one of its many functions, it's no surprise—tis the season. But we noticed another uptick in talk about t…
Somehow, the slow cooker has earned a reputation for being a winter kitchen gadget, but the slow cooker lovers among us know better ( hello, hand raised! ). A handy, all year around kitchen tool, the slow cooker can make cooking long coo…
It's time to get a head start on your meal plan for next week. From meatless tacos to a slow cooker pork tenderloin, we've got 5 easy weeknight meals that will get you through next week. So grab a pen, make your shopping list, and stock …
My name is Stacie and I'm in love with my slow cooker. When I first got a slow cooker, oh many years ago, like many people, I thought that it was only good for winter food. While it's true that the slow cooker is especially adept at maki…
Sweet potatoes are a favorite in my house: I love them because they are incredibly good for you and my kids love them because, well, sweet potatoes. The boys have been gobbling them up ever since they were 6-months-old, when I severed th…
Every St. Patrick's Day, I make a big feast to celebrate the big day in honor of my husband's Irish family—but, truth be told, I'd make one even if I didn't' have Irish relatives. You know why? Corned beef and cabbage. It's just too grea…
I'm a big advocate of maintaining a good stash of healthy soup recipes when you've got kids to cook for. Whenever I’m stirring a big pot of soup, my girls start to weave around my legs like purring kittens. They know the inviting smell o…
There are a few ingredients I can't live without, and sour cream is one of them. Seriously, I can spoon the stuff straight from the tub into my mouth. And I have. (Sexy, right?) In addition to being supremely tasty, sour cream is also gr…
If you ever need a reminder of what the holidays are about, watch a child on Christmas morning. The excitement is palpable and the magic is real. I just want to soak it all in, but I also want a top-notch brunch to kick off the holiday. …
If you live in fear of the cold the way that I do, here are two reasons to embrace it: mulled cider and wine. The scent of cider or wine mingling with cinnamon, cloves, citrus, and other wintry spices is enough to warm up even the coldes…
Some nights—okay, a lot of them—I go to bed dreaming about what I want for breakfast. Usually, it’s pancakes. But, alas, morning comes and reality sets in. I’m slow to get up, I waste twenty minutes negotiating an outfit for my toddler, …