Recipes
Maple & Cinnamon Roll Pancakes!
Cinnamon rolls are a favorite holiday treat, but the maple-infused pancake version below, from Nicole Washington—the talented mama behind the Brown Sugar blog—is a perfect Fall breakfast. It uses simple ingredients you probably have in your pantry—including...
Easy Honey Chipotle Salmon Tacos!
Trying to change up your Taco Tuesday routine? Try these salmon tacos from Elizabeth Lim, the mom behind The Beach Cities Moms. Before having her 15-month-old daughter Sailor, Elizabeth ran a meal delivery business throughout Los Angeles. "Salmon has become a weekly...
The Best Apple Crumble Recipe!
This recipe was shared by The Local Moms Network Contributor, Host to Perfection! Wondering what to do with all those apples you picked this weekend? We love this classic recipe from the talented sisters behind Host to Perfection, using pantry ingredients we all have...
Blueberry Pie Recipe from Art of the Pie
Anyone else baking up a storm this summer? We’re adding this festive dessert from Art of the Pie’s Kate McDermott to our 4th of July baking list. Her new book, Pie Camp: The Skills You Need to Make Any Pie You Want (Countryman Press) will be released October 6,...
Deer Valley Roasted Butternut Squash & Bean Enchiladas
The Deer Valley Resort in Park City, UT, is known for being one of the premiere places to hit the slopes in the United States. Ski magazine has ranked it in the top 3 for over 20 years. But in addition to being known for its amazing downhill action, it’s...
Gluten-Free Gingerbread Men!
Melissa d’Arabian has three daughters, and like many of us, baking (and decorating!) cookies is a big part of the holidays. She's always makes sure to have a recipe ready that's safe for anyone who is gluten-free, like one of her daughters. Says Melissa, author of...
How to make the Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookie
by Lisa Kaminski Taste of Home original link Love cakey cookies? Or crispy ones? How about chewy? We show you how to make the perfect chocolate chip cookies according to your taste. I’ve spent a lot of time trying to make perfect chocolate chip cookies. I’ve made the...
Chicken Dijon Apple Skillet Chicken from Domestikatedlife
We’re always looking for easy weeknight meals, and it’s a bonus if they incorporate our favorite seasonal ingredients. So we were thrilled when The Local Moms Contributor Kate Bowler of Domestikatedlife shared this quick recipe that pairs chicken with...
Easy Homemade Salmon Fish Sticks, From Prep and Rally!
Prep and Rally, a popular meal plan subscription service, was created by Dini Klein, a CA-based mom of two daughters (with another baby in the way in January!). The chef got her start working in restaurants, then with private clients and finally...
Extra Basil in Your Garden? 5 Fresh Recipe Ideas to Try!
Basil is one of our favorite summer flavors, and this time of year, home gardens are overflowing with it. Megan Sullivan of The Local Moms Network has shared her favorite ways to use the basil in her own home garden in Greenwich, CT.1. PestoWe love pesto...
Host to Perfection’s Naked Lime Cake
Sisters Barbara and Carolina are the talented entertaining experts behind Host to Perfection. Their Instagram feed is pure inspiration, and this Greenwich, CT-based duo now have almost 40,000 followers getting ideas from their tablescapes, recipes and...
Quick Breakfast Recipe: A Healthy Smoothie from Beekeeper’s Naturals
Recently, we introduced you to Carly Stein, the women behind Beekeeper’s Naturals, and the many benefits of propolis, a super ingredient made by bees that has antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties. Since we’re always looking...
Marshmallow Pops to make with the kids!
Need a festive, easy recipe that the kids can get in on any time this summer? Try these marshmallow pops! There are only 3 ingredients... and they're super simple!Ingredients:marshmallowsany color sprinkles will dochocolate chips(Lollipop sticks are optional)Steps:Put...
Hot Dog Bar
Originally posted on The Local Moms Network for Memorial Day but we think it can be great for any day!! Besides ice cream, there are few foods that scream “summer” more than hot dogs, right? So on this summer kick-off weekend, we wanted to share...
Heirloom Kitchen: A New Cookbook from Chef Anna Gass
Chef Anna Francese Gass, a longtime contributor for The Local Moms Network, has a new book coming out April 23 and it’s available for pre-salenow! In celebration of this lovely mama of three’s new “baby”, we spoke to her about her culinary inspiration,...
Immunity-Boosting Carrot Turmeric Soup
Anyone else feel like cold and flu season is never going away? Whether your house has been hit hard this winter or you feel like you’re fighting it off because everyone around you is sick, considering taking to the kitchen to boost your family’s immunity,...
Acorn Squash Fondue from Food Network’s Melissa d’Arabian
Photo credit: Kristen Vincent Photography Looking for an easy, last-minute recipe—special enough for a Valentine’s date night at home but easy enough for a regular weeknight? Try this healthy twist on fondue, from Melissa d’Arabian, star of Food Network’s It’s Tuesday...
“Red Velvet Whoopie Pies from ONTHEMARC”
Photo Credit: John Lee/John Lee Pictures You’ll be head over heels for these nostalgic cakes! Love is in the air and Valentine’s day is right around the corner. Dazzle your sweethearts and do Cupid’s work yourself with these delicious whoopie pies from...
Easy Gluten Free Paleo-Friendly Banana Muffins
If we’re going to bake, we want to make sure the final product checks three boxes: First, that it’s a healthy snack for the whole family. Second, that it tastes good enough for everyone—even a picky toddler—to eat. And finally, that they don’t have a...
Three Steps to Getting Dinner on the Table, Fast!
Debra Ponzek knows something about trying to get dinner on the table after a busy day. Not only is she a successful chef—she and her husband Greg own four popular Aux Délices cafes in Fairfield County, CT, as well as an in-demand catering business and...