by Kate Etue | Dec 14, 2017 | Christmas, Holiday Cooking, Recipes
At Cool Mom HQ, we’re suckers for easy crafts that keep the kids busy, especially during the holidays. But the Cool Mom Eats team? Well, we say if you take time to craft it, you should be able to eat it. These 10 easy, delicious holiday food crafts for kids are...
by Caroline Siegrist | Dec 13, 2017 | Holiday Cooking, Recipes
Every year, I have grand visions of making a bakery-worthy display of elaborate holiday cookies using a candy thermometer, piping bag — the whole deal. But inevitably, the holiday crush, well, crushes those aspirations. So this year I’m embracing super...
by Caroline Siegrist | Nov 21, 2017 | Recipes, Thanksgiving
For Thanksgiving, most of my attention goes toward the sizable bird going into my oven and (hopefully) serving as the perfect centerpiece for a memorable holiday meal. And then I remember: the sides. If you’ve also left side dishes to the last minute, fret not....
by Jane Sweeney | Nov 18, 2017 | Thanksgiving, Tips + Tricks
If you’ve read Stacie’s brilliant How to Cook a Thanksgiving Turkey tutorial, you should be well prepared for the big day. But with so much going on in the kitchen, a little turkey trouble is bound to happen. My advice? Open a bottle of wine and breathe deep, because...
by Jane Sweeney | Nov 8, 2017 | Recipes, Thanksgiving
This Thanksgiving, leave your Martha Stewart aspirations to the turkey and learn how to make mashed potatoes in the microwave. Our method is so easy and creates creamy, delicious potatoes in no time. This genius kitchen hack also frees up a stovetop burner —...
