Recipes

Salmon is a family favorite fish! Omega-3 fatty acids in salmon reduce cardiovascular risks in adults and aid in establishing healthy vision and brain development in infants.

If one of your goals for the New Year is to add more fruits and veggies into your family diet, this Eat the Rainbow Board created by The BakerMama may just help you check that off your list.

Brown rice is my comfort food on a cleanse. It’s like the porridge in a bowl that was so satisfying to Goldilocks when she visited the home of the Three Bears. Brown rice is a high-powered superfood, too, so not only does it soothe your tummy, it’s also a high-quality, healthy munch!

Ah, Kale — the most under-appreciated vegetable in the garden, or in your grocery store’s cooler… for the uninitiated. For those of you not in the know, let me clue in on why all of us who are kale fans sing its praises. 

Dates and sunflower seeds are a superfood snack that help fill in the gaps when hunger strikes during a cleanse. They’re packed with nutrients and taste great as a combo snack! Find out how they round out the hunger and energy lows during a cleanse.

Today, my one-day water fast of yesterday transitions to my annual New Year Body… Cleanse. This post covers what promises to be my green tea infatuation — morning, noon and night — during the next three-weeks. Green tea’s health-related properties are legendary. Increased fat loss and improved brain function are my motivating reasons to imbibe.

Hosting a holiday party this weekend? Your guests will be wowed by this Nutella Pastry Christmas tree! Our thanks to the talented moms behind Host to Perfection @host_to_perfection for sharing. Ingredients * 2 sheets of puff pastry * Nutella * 1 egg yolk * Powdered...

This classic Hanukkah Latke recipe can be fried earlier in the day and re-crisped in the oven prior to serving. Thanks to dad of two Mike Geller who is founder of Mike’s Organics, a farm to table foodie destination and delivery service, for sharing this delicious recipe and great reheating tip.

Nothing says Christmas like hot cocoa, a roaring fireplace and… chocolatey FUDGE! If this gooey, fabulous treat is on your kids’ wish list for holiday celebrations, you must try this recipe from one of our own The Local Moms Network moms at South OC Moms!

Having a breakfast recipe that can be assembled the night before and can feed a crowd can be a lifesaver for the holidays! This delicious version from Habitual Hostess might just become a family tradition for Christmas morning, or any busy morning when you have a full, hungry house.