How to tell if food is fresh: Tips for 7 of your top pantry staples
It's good to have some tricks for how tell if food is fresh and still good to eat -- as you know if you've ever opened a jar of half-used tomato sauce that seemed fairly new...only to find furry white spots of mold floating on top. While some spoiled food is quite...
These nachos recipes are the only ones you need for your Super Bowl party
We believe there is nothing better than a big plate of ooey-gooey nachos, and that sometimes simple nacho recipes for Super Bowl parties and game day gatherings are the best. Not that there's anything wrong with a favorite recipe you spend days preparing for guests --...
9 extremely cool Valentine cookies for teens, no cutesie stuff
There are so many wonderfully creative and cool Valentine's Day cookie ideas we've featured over the years (we even have a whole new Pinterest board devoted to Valentine's day treats and recipes) but honestly, I know my teens aren't into the cutesie puns as much as...
10 sweet, indulgent kitchen projects to do with kids when you’re stuck indoors
When snow days hit we head to the kitchen, whether our kids are toddlers or tweens. Though rumor has it, there are places in the U.S. where the sun is always shining, the air is warm, and the kids are not stuck indoors with a snow day. If you live in one of these...
Lunar New Year Recipes from Kristina Cho of Eat Cho Food
We're sharing some delicious Lunar New Year recipes because, today, millions of people around the world are celebrating the start of the Lunar New Year. While some of us are ordering from Chinese bakeries around the country that make the best Lunar New Year Treats,...
Kid-friendly homemade dinners on a budget | Weekly Meal Plan Ideas
We've heard from our readers how much it helps to factor budgeting into meal planning, and I get it. What's my monthly line-item for chips? is actually something I have asked myself, with four kids at home who all like to eat. A lot. So for this week's meal plan...
These aphrodisiac Valentine’s food gifts guarantee a hot night at home
Aphrodisiacs for Valentine's Day? We believe, we believe! There's some science behind these aphrodisiac Valentine's food gifts, like chocolate increasing blood flow to lots of parts of the body, or oysters providing tons of protein for stamina. Plus, it's just sexy to...
40 creative heart-shaped foods you can make for Valentine’s Day with one set of cookie cutters
If you're looking to put a little love into your Valentine's Day treats this year, heart-shaped foods are the easiest! Seriously, there's no need to run out and buy a cartful of special ingredients or gadgets; just grab a set of heart-shaped cookie cutters with...
150 last-minute, homemade Valentine’s treat ideas that you can make
Running low on time but still want to make something special for Valentine's Day? Check out this huge list of homemade treat ideas that are as fun as they are delicious. We put together more than 150 quick and delicious ideas and certainly, you'll find the perfect...
Weekly meal plan: Easy dinners that make smart use of leftovers
This week's weekly meal plan recommendations are here, and we've found some easy meals to get you through the week with recipes that make great use of your leftovers this week. Because why cook twice when you can just cook once? So grab a pen, make your shopping list,...
Sexy Valentine’s gifts for fans of The Bear. Because, yes yes YES chef.
If you're looking for sexy Valentine's gifts, fans of The Bear have a whole new realm to explore! I mean in the past we've covered romantic gifts for cooks and of course, plenty of chocolate. But if your new love language (or uh... after-the-kids-are-in-bed language)...
Next week’s meal plan: 5 easy recipes for busy January nights
This week, we're back with a new round of weekly meal plan recommendations: 5 easy, low-stress meals your whole family will enjoy throughout the week. Hopefully we can help make your weeknights that much easier. (Updated for 2023) At top: Greek Chickpea Burgers at...
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Create a more sustainable kitchen with these 10 easy, eco-friendly ideas
With Earth Day coming up in April and spring cleaning season here, it's a great time to reflect on ways we can create a more eco-friendly home and a more sustainable kitchen. If your family spends as much time as my family of five does thinking about, preparing,...
Kitchen spring cleaning checklist: 7 kitchen tasks everyone forgets
With spring having sprung (and the words of Marie Kondo echoing in my head all these years later), I've been doing my best to kick-start kitchen spring cleaning before summer arrives. But one thing I've learned after all these years is it's so easy to miss certain...
A realistic Thanksgiving planning calendar for busy parents. Like uh, we can’t all start in October.
One look at the Thanksgiving planning calendars, and it brings up a whole lot of stress. I was supposed to order a turkey *when*? Whether Thanksgiving falls late on the calendar, or early like this year, it doesn't matter -- it's still never enough time for me to...
What we’re making with all that fresh August produce: Beans, carrots, peppers, corn, tomatoes and more
I'm so excited for all these recipe ideas to help you figure out what to make with fresh August produce, because it is just so outstanding. Many of us on the Cool Mom Eats team made the leap to CSA memberships when Covid limited our access to local farmer’s...
The best way to cut corn off the cob without mess: Best trick ever!
August is corn on the cob season, and while I love corn on the cob, sometimes you need a good way to cut corn off the cob. I mean, other than slathering corn with butter, keeping it on the cob is kind of limiting -- especially when fresh corn is in season and I...
Latest Recipes
12 delicious corned beef alternatives for St. Patrick’s Day dinner: From creative to classic.
Though we know a lot of homes will be enjoying corned beef for their St Patrick's Day dinner this weekend, there are plenty of people (like me!) who would rather find some corned beef alternatives to serve on the 17th. If you're like me, I've got you covered! My...
It’s National Pi Day! You know what’s coming, right?
On 3/14 we celebrate National Pi Day, and though mathematics has never been my favorite, pie is, so I'm all in. If you are, too, here are some of my favorite pie recipes to make for National Pi Day. And if you're thinking, bake pie in the middle of the...
7 delicious caramel apple flavored recipes for fall, because pumpkin spice isn’t the only taste of the season.
A lot of people see fall as the time for all things pumpkin spice, but I'm staunchly on Team Caramel Apple. It just feels like fall to me. I made my first apple crisp of the season this weekend -- so fantastic. Now I'm inspired to find more ways to pair sweet,...
5 comfort food dinner ideas for a tough week: Recipes designed to soothe
We first published this post at a time the world was hurting so many hearts -- the pandemic, politics, wildfires -- and here we are again, the same time of year, turning to food for a bit of "normal.” I am planning to start baking homemade bread again (these yeast...
These 7 delicious Rosh Hashanah apple recipes give us hope for a sweeter new year.
Happy 5785! Rosh Hashanah begins the night of Wednesday, October 2 this year so you still have a little time to gather your Rosh Hashanah apple recipe ideas together. For my kids, the best part of a Rosh Hashanah celebration is always the apples dipped in honey,...
