recipes
snack time hacks for toddlers
Kids are bottomless pits... or so I'm told. My kids could pass on significant meals all day in lieu of snacks, snacks, and more snack. Salty eats, sweet treats, crunchy munchies, and ooey-gooey chewies, they don't discriminate. When it comes to snack time hacks for toddlers, ...read more
Raspberry Cream Over Bitter Pineapple
This week I have had sweets on the brain but I try to keep sweet treats and desserts relevantly healthy. This recipe for Raspberry Cream Over Bitter Pineapple was the perfect combination of sweets with a healthy focus thanks to the delicious summer fruits, lemon and cane sugar. ...read more
Dijon-BBQ Sliders Recipe
Summer is only a few months away and to get you excited for the warmer season ahead, Sam’s Club is kicking off the start of grilling season by sharing some awesome recipes with us. Sliders are a favorite at our house--the kids love the messy and flavorful meal and I like that it ...read more
Five Quick Tips Regarding Avocado Toast
Avocados weren't a thing when I was a kid. I didn't discover them until my late twenties, and I feel like I'm making up for lost time. Our family consumes crazy amounts of this amazing fruit. Most mornings, we grab a few of these beauties, mash them up and call it breakfast. In ...read more
3 Easy Valentine's Day Cocktails
Valentine's Day is coming up, now that I've alerted you, it means you have no excuse for not having enough time to cook dinner at home. Since staying in is the new going out, we've developed three easy Valentine's Day cocktails to help make the night more romantic. Valentine's ...read more
12 Ways to Use Olive Oil to Improve Your Diet
I love cooking with olive oil for dinner and really anything pan fried, but I learned about its benefits as well as new recipe ideas for entertaining. Olive oil is rich in mono-saturated fatty acids and a variety of compounds including polyphenols and flavonoids, which have ...read more
Holiday Hot Cocoa Variations
Between the cold weather, holiday music on repeat, and all the lights and decorations, I swear that every morning feels like a morning worthy of hot cocoa with the kids! Today, in celebration of National Hot Cocoa Day, we're sharing some of our favorite hot cocoa recipes - a ...read more
Classic Thanksgiving Recipe: Green Bean Casserole
With 30 million green bean casseroles set to appear on Thanksgiving, I thought we could check in on the results of a fun holiday survey: "New York is ranked #20 in the U.S. for love of green bean casserole, according to the Del Monte GreenBean Index." Where does your state rank? ...read more
A Friendsgiving Bourbon Cocktail
Who's hosting a Friendsgiving fete this year? I love the idea of gathering my girls for a night of food, fun, and drinks. I'm grateful to have a bunch of besties and I'd love to show my love through delicious delights and savory surprises. Our custom Friendsgiving Bourbon ...read more
Best Salad Recipes and Tools
Did you catch our Facebook Live today? We had our own mini Salad Celebration (a Saladbration if you will!) at the office. We couldn't let National Salad Month pass us by without sharing a sneak peek at our lunch menu, now could we? Related: Easy sheet pan chicken recipe for ...read more
Easy Recipe for Crepes
Our family loves breakfast, and we especially love weekend breakfasts when we can take time to prepare something special. This easy recipe for crêpes is perfect to kick off a birthday or to celebrate joy of gathering everyone around the table. Related: The best overnight French ...read more
Perfect Summer Corn Salsa Recipe
There is no part of the day I love more than the early hours of the evening...particularly in the summertime. There is something so magical about the sun setting and dusk’s arrival. It can make an ordinary night downright enchanting. And that is why I’m particularly fond of ...read more
Favorite Honey Recipes to Sweeten Your Family Menu
Like the rest of America, we've been cooking 90% of our meals at home (supplementing with a bit of local take out here and there when we can. I'm constantly on Pinterest to find inspiration for our menus. Lately, I've been sweetening things up with Bee K’onscious and I'm sharing ...read more
Classic English Tea Party Sandwich Recipes
Do you love all things British? You are not alone. From Paddington, to Mary Poppins to Harry Potter, here at Momtrends, anglophilia is alive and well. This summer, we invite you to throw your very own English tea party complete with signature cucumber sandwiches! Related: How to ...read more
Easy Recipe to Celebrate National Pretzel Day
Do you love the crunchy, salty goodness of a pretzel? You are not alone my friend. We can't get enough of them here. I’ve been working hard on my kitchen skills these days. But with homeschooling and trying to keep the directed on positive pursuits, I often need quick solutions ...read more
The Iconic Ikea Swedish Meatball Recipe
These Swedish delights are somewhat infamous and definitely hearty. In the time of COVID, the Swedish retailers have released the iconic Ikea Swedish Meatball Recipe for all of us to attempt at home. Related: Cook at home online recipe resources for families These little balls ...read more
Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Coconut Cream Cheese Icing
One of our favorite spring desserts is carrot cake. While cake is fun, cupcakes have really become quite popular recently to be served at parties and family get-togethers. The bottom line? They aren't just for the kids anymore! Related: Best Easter Desserts The Most Delicious ...read more
How to Cook Tatsoi
Looking to try a new vegetable this summer? I just learned how to cook tatsoi. This summer we spotted tatsoi at our local market. My girls were interested in it and I want to encourage them to try new things. I took their lead. Always up for a food challenge--by that I mean ...read more
The Most Refreshing Iced Tea Recipes
I've been brewing my own tea and taking it in on the road in a reusable rubbermaid chug container. I've been favoring green tea as a tea of choice and drinking it chilled icy cold. But then I started hunting down some fresh ways to home brew. Here's are my picks for the most ...read more
Top 10 Hearty Breakfast Recipes to Make in the Winter
It's not surprise that winter is my favorite season. I've been publishing a ski guide for the past seven years and I'm always planning my next winter ski trip. Winter workouts are awesome and they also require good fuel. I've tapped some of my ski mom friends to round up this ...read more
Microwave Mug Cakes—Dessert in 60 Seconds
I'm going to admit something quasi shameful: tonight, in an act of total desperation, I ate a heeping scoop of raw chocolate-chip cookie dough. (And not the kind that's meant for eating out of the jar.) I know, I'm a monster. It's just that I desperately needed something sweet ...read more
Family Favorite Christmas Sugar Cookie Recipe
Nothing says the season of joy is here like spending time in the kitchen with family. Last week I took on a Classic Christmas Sugar Cookie playdate. While the girls amused themselves with coloring, I whipped up my grandmother's sugar cookie recipe. It's the perfect way to ...read more
Healthy Matcha Ice Cream Recipe
Making ice cream is a great way to celebrate the last days of summer. If you struggle with dairy, this dairy-free healthy matcha ice cream recipe is perfect for you. Not only is this frozen treat dairy-free, it's also low in sugar and saturated fat. Being observant of your health ...read more
Delicious St. Patrick's Day Recipes
I don't have any Irish blood in me, but my kids do. They're mutts, but as far as I'm concerned on St. Patrick's Day, they'll rock Kiss Me, I'm Irish green tees and eat all the gold coins and dyed pancakes and Shamrock Shakes. As for me? You can find me, gorging on my mom's famous ...read more