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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Weeknight dinners are a blur around here. Between work schedules, school commitments, and extra-curricular activities, it's a wonder I get anything on the table, let alone a hearty, healthy, and delicious dish. But I'm a savvy mama with a few fancy tricks up my sleeve to help ...read more

Happy Fry-Day! Okay, it's only Wednesday, but this Friday, July 13, we will be celebrating the beloved Pommes Frites, better known as French Fries. It is National French Fry Day and we are bringing you three mouth watering French Fry recipes you must try. Did you know that French ...read more

Happy Cinco de Mayo 2018! To celebrate I whipped up a delicious twist on the traditional margarita cocktail. Today's version features juicy strawberries and fragrant basil. One of my favorite flavor combos for a sweet and refreshing drink (alcoholic or not). How do you celebrate ...read more

I love a good salty savory snack. Pretzels are my favorite way to crunch away hunger pangs. I do love my Pretzel Crisps, but I also love baking my own. We've written about pretzels a lot over the years and are rounding up our best pretzel recipes. Related: Celebrate Oktoberfest ...read more

Things feeling a little hum-drum in the kitchen? Looking for a way to spice things up a bit? Well, we've traded in our spice rack for a jar of honey and we are smitten with the sweet. Honey is not just for our tea anymore (although it is still a welcome staple in our PM cuppa). ...read more

I'm not Irish... except on St. Patrick's Day.  I love me a holiday that emphasizes food and beer--and St. Paddy's Day definitely goes heavy on the stouts and stews. So I'm happy to oblige. My mom makes a mean corned beef and cabbage, and it's probably my favorite meal of the ...read more

Gobble gobble! The kiddos wake up on Thanksgiving morning with energy and excitement for the day ahead. Before you watch the parade or head out on a family 5K, whip up a crafty-cute breakfast your kids will absolutely adore. These sweet cinnamon roll turkeys taste good and look ...read more