These are the kitchen appliances and gadgets we are so glad to have right now while we’re sheltering in place.
If there's one thing we all agree on, it's that now that most of us are eating three meals a day at home with our entire families (when we're not indulging on takeout to support our local restaurants), we are in our kitchens a whole lot more. Even some of our...
No more sad oatmeal: 21 creative toppings that you might not have thought about
If you're onto the oatmeal for breakfast portion of this Coronavirus quarantine, or you've always been #TeamOatmeal, then you know that it can get a little boring with the same toppings. For me, it's cinnamon, maple syrup, and raisins (yes, I'm a raisin fan. Don't...
How do I cook with what I have? 6 fantastic recipe apps that let you search by ingredient
Everyone is asking us, "how do I cook with what I have?" I get it. We're looking at what's in our pantries, our fridges, our freezers and trying to figure out recipes. We're wondering what to do with that half-used jar of lemon preserves, a can of beans, and some...
Produce tips: 5 vegetables and other edibles you can re-grow quickly in your kitchen, no garden required.
Welcome to homestead life, mamas. We're just a few days in on our full quarantine, and I feel like I'm going to need to learn how to grow wheat and weave my own fabric soon. (Kidding! No panicking!) But I do have to admit, when I saw Ruby Amanfu's tip about replanting...
The best bread makers at the best prices right now, as we all settle in for a long few months
Based one everything I'm seeing from friends and in my social feeds right now, bread makers are the hot new appliance. I'm seeing people sharing their homemade pizza dough photos, their baked breads, their gluten-free recipes...it's amazing. It makes me hungry. I...
Ordering food pick-up or delivery? Make sure you know these food safety tips. And then go for it!
Even though we're fortunate to have plenty of food in our pantry and refrigerator, I want to do my part to support our local restaurants, many of whom are still offering pick-up or delivery options. As someone who's married to a hospitality professional, with many...
Quarantine pantry prep tips from an ex-Mormon who’s trained her whole life for this.
So you think you're in a pandemic? You are. And as someone who grew up learning how to plan for things like  this, the Cool Mom Eats team asked me to put together a helpful guide to keeping the family fed (and possibly entertained) during a potential quarantine. So...
Make this Instant Pot corned beef recipe for St. Patrick’s Day. Because we could all use a reason to celebrate.
St. Patrick's Day is coming up on Tuesday, and we're excited for a reason to celebrate something, to be honest. And this Instant Pot corned beef recipe will make your holiday easy and festive. (Not to mention comfort food, yay!) Normally I'm not big on these "minor"...
Weekly meal plan: Easy meals you can make with pantry and freezer staples during the coronavirus quarantine
Coronavirus is on our minds this week, with good reason. The lines at the grocery are so long we're texting photos of them to our partners and friends. And since we're all hunkering down in quarantine, we're looking at easy meals that can be made with what's already...
5 lemon picks we love from our local Trader Joe’s
As we spring forward without that extra hour of sleep this week (oof), at least we can appreciate the extra hour of daylight that hints at warmer days ahead. And, if there's a flavor I associate with warmer and sunnier days, it's lemon. That's why I've picked out 5 of...
Weekly meal plan: 5 easy meals for the week ahead, including easy make-ahead tips.
Grab your pen and grocery list, because next week's meal plan is ready! We've found 5 great recipes that make smart use of your time in the kitchen. We have tips to stretch your cooking, so one session in the kitchen lasts for more than one recipe (whoo!). We also...
10 easy and delicious 5-ingredient soups you can easily get on the table
With our kids home from school for weeks, while many of us are also trying to juggle work at home too, now's a great time to bookmark this list of 10 quick, 5-ingredient soups to make for lunch or dinner. With healthy, easy-to-find ingredients you probably already...
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Does spicy food really cool you off? Here’s what the science says.
If you haven't noticed, it's summer. And it's hot. Like, miserably hot. My family thought we'd enjoy a relaxing dinner al fresco on the back porch and, just...nope. But it got me thinking...is there anything to the saying that spicy food actually cools you down?...
Is it safe to eat in restaurants yet – especially with kids? Here’s what the experts say.
Although I've ordered plenty of takeout over the last few months (support your local restaurants, y'all!), I haven't eaten in a restaurant since February. I know I'm not alone. But recently, there's been a huge surge in interest about eating out, at least in the...
How to make simple syrup, and 9 ideas for how to use it. You will never be without it again!
I have become the biggest fan of simple syrup, ever since I realized how easy it was to make simple syrup at home. For God's. sake, do NOT every buy simple syrup! And I say this as someone who will buy nearly anything if it's convenient. I got in the habit of...
12 creative, unexpected ways to use extra mint from your garden this summer
If you've ever planted mint in a backyard garden, you know it can grow like crazy. Got a surplus of mint like me? Then you're probably wondering what to do with it all. I mean, there's only so many mint leaves you can add to a glass of iced tea, right? So, here are...
6 creative ways to use seasonal summer berries beyond just eating them out of the basket
It's berry season, and we're overloading on them, to say the least. Whether it's the great prices at Costco or the buckets you're getting at the strawberry picking farms, local farm stands, or greenmarkets, we've got some more berry recipe ideas if you want to go...
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Weekly meal plan: 5 super easy dinners your family will love, if you’re a little tired of all the cooking
Grab your pen and grocery list, because this week’s meal plan is ready! This week I’m embracing the hot summer weather, with quick and easy summer dinners. And you know how much we love easy recipes, any time of year. But especially right ow. I don't feel like...
3 gazpacho recipes to keep on hand for summer, from totally authentic to quick and easy
Gazpacho is one of our favorite go-to dinners for hot summer nights because it's cool, it's easy, and it's sooo good. Add a salad -- or maybe grilled cheese for the kids -- and you have a satisfying, lighter dinner with very little work. Plus, gazpacho is the the...
Weekly meal plan: 5 fun, party-inspired family dinner ideas to help you change things up
We're all sick of cooking dinner too, especially with the July heat. Since we're all struggling to get excited about more home cooked meals, we thought we'd focus on fun. We hope these 5 easy meals gor the week ahead are ones that will make dinnertime enjoyable for...
4 insanely delicious ways to change up your sun tea this summer. We’re trying them all!
The days are hot and sunny right now, which means it's perfect for making sun tea. This is a staple in the South — I remember growing up and seeing my mom's 80s Sun Tea pitcher (just like this one!) on the back porch, brewing up some naturally sweet tea. It's great...
100+ tasty and easy no-bake desserts you need to get you through summer. Bookmark it!
My quarantine baking obsession has waned, now that it's summer and sooooo hot outside. Over the years we've shared so many delicious no-bake dessert ideas, so I thought I'd collect them all in one place so you can bookmark this page as one huge, handy reference for...
