Good Enough by Leanne Brown: The cookbook that belongs in every kitchen | Cookbook of the Month Club
Welcome to 2022. Or as I like to think of it, the same day we have been repeating since early 2019. Things are a mess y'all, and in the midst of everything here we are, feeding our families day in and day out and carrying on like...
10 of the best beginner Instant Pot recipes that we’ve actually tried…and can recommend
I wasn't an easy convert to the Instant Pot and when I finally jumped in, to be completely honest, it was hard to find the best beginner Instant Pot recipes. Actually, it was hard to even find good Instant Pot recipes at all -- and I still think there are a lot of...
The top 10 most popular Cool Mom Eats posts of 2021
It's that time of year, where we share our top 10 most popular Cool Mom Eats posts of 2021. Unlike last year, where most of the posts were pandemic related (remember stocking your pantry?), this year, it's everything from tofu to cicadas, and a whole lot more in...
A huge round-up of the best last-minute foods gifts for everyone on your list
Every year, I spend weeks checking everyone off of my list: in-laws, parents, siblings, kids, teachers...and, then the week before Christmas I realize there are quite a few folks I didn't even add to the list (like neighbors, the piano teacher, my husband's college...
From pasta to fondue, next week is going to be a snap | Weekly Meal Plan Ideas #46
If one more person asks me if I am all ready for the holidays, I may lose it. For real, what does that even mean? Are we ever totally ready? Even with all of the help I get from the Cool Mom Picks Holiday Gift Guides, I still find myself scrambling the week before the...
We found the dreamiest new matcha machine for the matcha lover in your life
Matcha has become increasingly popular over the last few years. If you're not familiar, matcha is a Japanese green tea powder that's whisked into hot water, that can then be added to a latte or other beverage. As a diehard coffee drinker, even I've found myself...
Get your kids in the kitchen with David Atherton’s new Bake, Make & Learn to Cook!
This is a sponsored post for Candlewick Press. Whether you've got a budding chef or want to get your kids excited about cooking, you'll definitely want to grab a copy of Bake, Make & Learn to Cook—from them, and for you, too! This beautifully-illustrated cookbook...
5 easy meals for busy December nights | Weekly Meal Plan Ideas #45
It's hard to believe that we are heading into the last three weeks of 2021. This has been an insane year, and while it may be tempting to reflect on many of the unfavorable things that have happened this year, I think it's important to pat yourself on the back for the...
Virtual cookie exchange: The best holiday cookie recipes from our readers!
Whether you are a prolific cookie baker or an enthusiastic cookie eater, holiday cookie season has begun! We all have our tried-and-true favorites (to bake and to eat), but we also love to try new recipes. So, we turned to you, our Recipe Rescue Facebook audience, to...
The Ultimate Baking for One Cookbook, the perfect cookbook for your teen: Cookbook of the Month Club
I'm always trying to teach my teens how to make their own way around the kitchen. And yes, there are plenty of TikTok recipe videos out there that can inspire your teen to whip up something trendy in the kitchen, but there is something really wonderful and rewarding...
15 fun holiday kitchen gifts under $25 for your favorite dedicated or reluctant home chef. | Holiday Gifts 2021
Whether or not you've made a huge dent in your holiday shopping or haven't even taken a look at your kids' Google Slide presentation (ha), there's still time to place your orders for some fun holiday kitchen gifts for everyone on your list who cooks. Whether they are...
5 simple meals to ease you into the busiest time of the year | Weekly Meal Plan Ideas #44
I know, I know...it seems unreal that we have to continue to come up with meal ideas after this past week, but alas here we are. This coming week, I am going to make good use of that turkey carcass in my freezer and turn out a few easy meals that don't require a ton...
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5 foods you should never wash, plus 3 you should. A few surprised us!
The past few years of pandemic life have made us all a bit insane when it comes to washing things (I still sing 'happy birthday' in my head every time I wash my hands). And because of that, I'm not about to wash anything that doesn't absolutely need it. So I was...
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15 surprising Instant Pot recipes, from all-natural cough syrup to hand lotion to cheesecake. Whoa.
We love our Instant Pots, and why wouldn't we when the magical machine helps put healthy family dinners on the table in almost no time (faster than take out!) with minimal work? It's been a game changer for many of us, and it turns out that we don't have to limit...
5 ways to save money on groceries using your Instant Pot
Everyone knows that the Instant Pot is a time saver. But, since getting in the habit of using mine beyond making quick dinners, I've come to learn that the popular kitchen gadget is also a money saver. Like, big time. These are my favorite ways to save money on...
Don’t throw it out! We found 11 smart ways to use expired baking soda around the house.
If you're anything like me, you buy a big box of baking soda when it's on sale and end up having lots leftover after it has expired. But even though it may not be fresh enough to bake with anymore, your money isn't all wasted. I found 11 smart ways to use expired...
How to cook pasta perfectly, even ahead of time
This is how I was taught to cook pasta perfectly, even ahead of time which, by the way, is lifesaving knowledge for any busy family cook. We typically eat pasta at least once a week, and thanks to this pasta-cooking trick, it's cooked to perfection every single...
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15 surprising Instant Pot recipes, from all-natural cough syrup to hand lotion to cheesecake. Whoa.
We love our Instant Pots, and why wouldn't we when the magical machine helps put healthy family dinners on the table in almost no time (faster than take out!) with minimal work? It's been a game changer for many of us, and it turns out that we don't have to limit...
9 of the very best sloppy joe recipes that your family will love
Fall is officially sloppy joe season (it's not just me right?). If you don't already include sloppy joes in your weekly meal planning, please consider starting a new tradition. Not only are they super fast and easy to make, but they are also fan favorites. Like...
How to cook steak perfectly: 5 of the best steak recipes to make dinner sizzle
Unless you're vegetarian, it’s hard to resist a big, juicy steak every once and a while. I’m not a huge meat eater myself—I only eat red meat several times a month—so when I do, I want it to be good. Really good. A tender steak with a crispy, flavorful exterior...
7 fall pasta salad recipes, because no one really wants this summer trend to end
During the lazy, hot days of summer, no one really wants to stand over a stove and that is why pasta salads are so brilliant. But let's be honest, once the fall routine starts up, there is not a lot of time or desire to be standing over a stove either. What makes a...
How to make perfect pesto every single time
Learning how to make perfect pesto will definitely save you money over store-bought brands, plus you avoid all the extra preservatives that you don't need. This is one of those cases where making your own fresh really is better than anything you can buy. As in,...
