7 last-minute, semi-homemade Halloween party treats that are still wildly impressive
We're down to the wire with Halloween coming soon, which means, it's all about easy Halloween snacks and party treats from here on out. In my mind, that means semi-homemade Halloween treats -- as much a I'm impressed by the outrageous Halloween treats we've been...
Weekly meal plan: 5 easy meals for the week ahead, including our favorite fall comfort food classics
This week, we have another round of weekly meal plan recommendations, including some of our favorite comfort food for fall -- like corn chowder and Sloppy Joes. And a fun bonus Halloween meal the kids will love this week. These five dinners that will get you through...
This Halloween S’mores recipe wins Halloween S’mores (should there be such an award)
When I stumbled upon this recipe for Spooky Halloween S'mores with Candy Marshmallows from Aww Sam I was like okay, done. Because if there's one thing my kid need right now, according to them, it's another way to get candy into their mouths. And if there's another way...
The best way to cook brussels sprouts: 3 simple methods you should try right now.
I can't write an article about the best way to cook brussels sprouts without thinking how far we've come since I was a kid. Back then, my best friend’s mother used to say when you cooked brussels sprouts, it smelled like the Jolly Green Giant farted in the kitchen....
11 hilarious tweets about the most important part of Halloween: Candy.
Each year, this Cool Mom Picks Halloween meme goes viral -- because, facts. And, Reeses. Let's be honest, if there's one thing that parents can agree on, it's that the opportunity to steal our kids' Halloween candy is easily the best part of Halloween. Well obviously...
Elf cookies, you guys! BUDDY THE ELF COOKIES!
Normally I would be annoyed to see Christmas fare before Halloween, but when I spotted these Pillsbury Buddy the Elf break-and-bake cookies at Target, I wanted to jump up and down. BUDDY! I know him! I know him! Luckily I restrained myself, but it won't stop me from...
8 of the very best brownie recipes from top food bloggers, for every kind of brownie lover.
With the cool weather upon us, I want to take a moment to talk about chocolate, or more specifically brownies, or more specifically, the very best brownie recipes. So I’ve rounded up 8 of the most outrageously delicious and sinfully decadent brownie recipes, for no...
Weekly meal plan: 5 meals for the week ahead, including plenty of fast-and-easy recipes and the ultimate Friday night comfort food.
This week, we have another round of weekly meal plan recommendations, from a super-quick Instant Pot Chicken Ragu recipe to an easier-than-ever sheet pan salmon dinner. These five meals are designed get you through the week ahead easily and deliciously. So grab a pen,...
5 fun candy corn inspired recipes for Halloween — because you can never get enough of a good thing.
Of all the throwback candies, candy corn reigns supreme. More than just nostalgic, it is among the most popular Halloween candies year after year, because it's awesome, that's why. And I know, that may not be a universal sentiment, but it is around here. And for these...
9 spooky fun Halloween breakfast ideas from savory to very, very sweet.
We'll be rushing our kids off to school on Halloween morning this year, but hopefully not without a fun and spooky Halloween breakfast first. Because a holiday this fun for kids should be celebrated all day long, not just once the sun goes down. If you're up for...
A creepy kids’ Halloween mocktail recipe that’s not all about the sugar
With so much candy floating around at Halloween time, we're always looking for kids' mocktail recipes for Halloween parties that don't require copious amounts of gummy worms, gummy spiders, or gummy anything, really. Not that I'm anti-sugar on Halloween. I just prefer...
Super easy pork tenderloin recipe the kids will love. Bonus: It’s good enough for a dinner party and makes great leftovers!
This easy pork tenderloin recipe was one my mom's favorites and I remember thinking as a kid that it was pretty fancy. How excited was I to find out it's probably one of the easiest easy family meals she ever made us? For background: my mother hated to cook. That...
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10 terrific money-saving tips for hosting a wonderful holiday dinner on a budget
Hosting Christmas dinner is so much fun -- but all that fancy food can definitely add up, putting a strain on your budget. Fortunately we've got some great money-saving tips for throwing a memorable, wonderful, fabulous holiday meal on a budget. Plan well and no...
What to do with Thanksgiving leftovers? 28 delicious recipes and ideas
If you're like all of us right now, you're looking at Thanksgiving leftovers filling up your fridge and wondering how to make use of all that extra turkey, stuffing, mashed potato, and roast veggies. Well, we can help! From breakfast, lunch and dinner to finger...
The ultimate guide to Thanksgiving recipes, tips + tricks: The dish on your turkey, sides, desserts, and even leftovers
Hey there, busy parents who haven't finalized your Thanksgiving meal plans yet! We've got you. Because we're last-minute planning too, we've rounded up every one of our Thanksgiving recipe posts here, in one place. So here it is: our 2018 ultimate Thanksgiving...
8 genius make-ahead Thanksgiving tips. Can you really ever have too many?
No matter what anyone tells you about Thanksgiving, make-ahead Thanksgiving tips always come in handy. Plan all you want, but it’s still going to be a bit of a mad dash right before that beautiful turkey hits the table. But every year I host, I get a little better...
Could the new Flavorbaby app help parents raise more adventurous eaters?
At Cool Mom Eats, we talk a lot about how to feed our picky eaters, which is a huge source of stress for parents with kids of all ages. So I was excited to learn about the Flavorbaby app, created by a mom-and-dad team to help guide new parents in developing their...
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Weekly meal plan: 5 easy meals for the week ahead including an easy vegetarian lasagna and savory French Dip sandwiches
This week, we have another round of weekly meal plan recommendations, with easy, low-stress meals your whole family will enjoy. These five recipes will get you through this week ahead easily and deliciously. So grab a pen, make your shopping list, and stock up on...
12 spectacular no-bake holiday cookie ball recipes to make with the kids
Baking Christmas cookies with the kids always sounds like a good idea until you're elbow deep in cookie batter with too many sticky hands trying to "help" and eat the raw dough. So if you have about as much patience as I do for this type of endeavor, my...
Our team shares our favorite family holiday recipes that taste like home: Main dishes, sides, and desserts. Lots of desserts.
We've talked so much about how cooking and baking can really connect us with our past, our traditions, our families, and there's no time we feel that more than right now, over the holiday season. There's something about rolling our sleeves up in the kitchen that...
My Dad’s perfect peanut brittle recipe, refined and perfected over 20 years
I know everyone makes fun of recipes that start with long, drawn-out intros about life and love and cooking and family and the smell of cocoa powder and blah blah blah. But in the case of my dad's perfect peanut brittle recipe, which he's been kind enough to share...
The perfect, easy holiday cake recipe I always turn to for hostess, teacher, and neighbor gifts
My favorite kind of cakes are the ones that beg to be eaten morning, noon and night. The kind of cake that gives equal permission to be enjoyed with a cup of coffee or a glass of wine – and Nigella Lawson’s Dense Chocolate Loaf Cake does exactly that. Ultra-moist...
