Kate Etue, Author at Cool Mom Eats

5 healthy 3-ingredient snacks that won’t ruin your kids’ appetites for dinner.

by Kate Etue | Jun 8, 2015 | Recipes

I wonder if my kids ask their teachers for snacks as often as they ask me for them during the summer months. It feels like all I hear is how hungry they are. It probably has something to do with swimming all morning and running around the yard all afternoon. Since...

How to make whipped cream. And some not-so-basic, but totally easy upgrades.

by Kate Etue | Jun 2, 2015 | Recipes

When you can make perfectly sweetened whipped cream from scratch in five minutes with even fewer ingredients, we see no reason to top your dessert with store-bought “whipped topping.” The pie you slaved over (or, uh, bought) deserves a delightful dollop of...

The 4 best green juices for kids that will have them asking for more spinach, please.

by Kate Etue | May 28, 2015 | Shopping Finds

My kids got hooked on green juice when they were toddlers and too young to turn up their noses at the weird dark green color. They loved the taste, and I loved that they were getting a daily dose of vitamins from ingredients like spinach and kale mixed in with the...

5 mouthwatering burger recipes for summer grilling. And they’re not all beef.

by Kate Etue | May 23, 2015 | Recipes

My swimsuit-ready diet attempts don’t stand a chance against a juicy cheeseburger hot off the grill on a warm summer night. I mean, there’s no hope. And, really, why should there be? Burgers are delicious. So as I’m gearing up for my Memorial Day...

7 delicious fruit dessert recipes for lazy summer evenings. Or, you know, whenever.

by Kate Etue | May 16, 2015 | Recipes

I’m so excited for summertime evenings when friends come over to eat dinner al fresco, kids chase fireflies before bedtime, and we eat delicious desserts made with perfectly ripe summer fruit. Because it’s that tiny window of time when strawberries off the...