by Kate Etue | Jul 17, 2023 | Meal Plan, Recipes
July is such a perfect time for fresh produce — and the delicious family recipes that make use of them. My backyard garden is starting to produce some radishes and cabbage right about now, and I’m seeing the most delicious peaches and tomatoes at local...
by Christina Refford | Nov 16, 2022 | Recipes, Thanksgiving
I am one of the lucky people that doesn’t have to host Thanksgiving because my sister loves this holiday (she even wrote this entire Thanksgiving planning calendar for busy parents). But that doesn’t mean I’m off the hook entirely: I always bring...
by Stacie Billis | Oct 3, 2022 | Halloween, Recipes
With all the pumpkin picking and Halloween pumpkin carving, you won’t want to throw away those pumpkin seeds! Once you roast them, they can be turned into more than a crunchy, on-the-go snack! From pesto to chocolate-dipped brittle, these creative recipes will...
by Cool Mom Staff | Sep 12, 2022 | Recipes
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...
by Marsha Takeda-Morrison | Jul 18, 2022 | Recipes
I’ve been on the hunt for some fresh new summer pasta salads to make, ever since last summer, when I took a pasta salad to a friend’s annual summer barbecue and no one ate it. I admit I was hurt. I mean, didn’t anyone appreciate how long it had taken me to mix...