Feeding one dairy-allergic son and one who LOVES cheese, sour cream, and all things dairy has taught me that dairy-free and vegan cooking can be satisfying for everyone -- with the right recipes, like this cream vegan Green Goddess Salad…
I started the new year wanting to make some healthy changes just like everyone else, but I have to confess, this freakishly cold weather (what the heck is a bomb cyclone, anyway?!) has me craving beer cheese soup and chili like there's n…
If your New Year's resolutions have you thinking about healthier eating habits, we have a suggestion: start with small, manageable goals that you can implement for the whole family. One easy place to start is by cutting back on white ric…
It’s time to start thinking about your meal plan for next week. From a fresh take on shawarma to easy lemon garlic chicken cooked in parchment, we’ve got five dinners that will get you through the busy week ahead -- and healthfully, too,…
It’s time to start thinking about your meal plan for next week. From Long Life Noodles to a life-changing Instant Pot beef stew, we’ve got five dinners that will get you through the busy week ahead (yes, even this holiday week!). So grab…
My family made the switch to clean eating this year and, well, it's so tempting to cheat during the holidays. But I don't want to reverse all of the good I've done -- and the inches I've lost -- since we made the change. So I'm excited t…
It’s time to start thinking about your meal plan for next week. From an avocado pesto pasta to easy pork tacos with pineapple salsa, we’ve got five dinners that will get you through the busy week ahead. So grab a pen, make your shopping …
It’s time to start thinking about your meal plan for next week. From a warming curry to a one-pan cheesy spaghetti pie, we’ve got five dinners that will get you through the busy week ahead. So grab a pen, make your shopping list, and sto…
For Thanksgiving, most of my attention goes toward the sizable bird going into my oven and (hopefully) serving as the perfect centerpiece for a memorable holiday meal. And then I remember: the sides. If you've also left side dishes to th…
At this point, we here are Cool Mom HQ have become experts on telling the difference between what the Instant Pot cooks amazingly well and what's better considered a weeknight time saver. These Thanksgiving Instant Pot recipes fall squar…
It’s time to start thinking about your meal plan for next week and we're keeping it super easy, because Thanksgiving! From a quick #MeatlessMonday bowl to the perfect Thanksgiving leftovers sandwich, we’ve got five dinners that will get …
So many cooks, both professional, like me, and non-professional alike, started their cooking journey with Mark Bittman and his award-winning book How to Cook Everything . It was the ultimate, modern cooking reference that guided us throu…
Vegetables can be a tough sell for some kids. But because deep-frying or dousing in cheese sauce aren't options every night, I've found some creative alternatives that make vegetables palatable -- and even yummy! -- for the pickiest eate…
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It’s time to start thinking about your meal plan for next week. From BBQ Chicken Meatballs to a 15-minute Carbonara, we’ve got five weeknight dinners that will get you through the week ahead. So grab a pen, make your shopping list, and s…
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It’s time to start thinking about your meal plan for next week. From Salmon Caprese Skewers to pasta that serves up summer in bowl, we’ve got five weeknight dinners that will get you through the week ahead. So grab a pen, make your shopp…
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It’s time to start thinking about your meal plan for next week. From an upgraded Cheeseburger Mac to super quick Lo Mein, we’ve got five weeknight dinners that will get you through the week ahead. So grab a pen, make your shopping list, …
With 1 out of 13 children diagnosed with a food allergy and schools becoming increasingly allergy aware, more and more families are on the search for allergy-free snacks to send to school. Having a daughter with peanut and tree nut aller…
During the back-to-school season, the conversation seems to always veer towards school lunch, but honestly, in my house, breakfasts are just as stressful! Sometimes it seems impossible to successfully move the kids away from sugary, proc…