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Weekly meal plan: 5 easy meals using June’s freshest produce

by Kate Etue | Jun 14, 2019 | Meal Plan, Recipes

This week’s weekly meal plan recommendations are here, and we’ve found some easy meals to get you through the rest of the week all using June’s best, freshest produce like watermelon, zucchini, swiss chard, avocados and peas. Yay for summer! So grab...

Our favorite corn on the cob hacks and serving ideas you have to try this summer.

by Anne Wolfe Postic | Jun 7, 2019 | Recipes, Tips + Tricks

Corn on the cob is one of the best things about summer. You can’t even argue with me! It’s convenient, delicious, and corn is in plentiful supply. So I love these corn on the cob hacks, which make one of our summer favorites even more fun. Whether...

How to grill potatoes: 3 simple methods for a perfect summer side dish.

by Jane Sweeney | May 29, 2019 | Recipes, Tips + Tricks

I don’t know if it’s the Irish in me, but I’m an ardent four-season potato fan. Every winter I tend to crank up the oven and roast them, savoring each golden, crisp skin and soft, pillowy interior. And as summer approaches, there’s no reason we can’t grill potatoes to...

Farewell, stews! Here are 7 ideas for lightening up family dinner for spring

by Caroline Siegrist | May 2, 2019 | Recipes

I love a good chili as much as the next mom, but I’m always happy when I can start making some fabulous, lighter family dinners for spring and summer. There are just so many great ideas to be found, and I love all of these. Plus, these dishes are a lot more...

The best classic guacamole recipe. Plus an easy 3-ingredient guacamole variation.

by Cool Mom Staff | Apr 29, 2019 | Recipes

I love a classic guacamole recipe, a tropical one with pineapple or mango, and — my favorite — guacamole with smoky chipotles and gobs of shredded sharp cheddar. You kind of can’t go wrong when you mix a perfectly ripe avocado with lime juice, salt...