Recipes
Easy Weeknight Meal — Eggplant Rollatini
This Eggplant Rollatini from the talented moms behind Habitual Hostess makes a great vegetarian entree that happens to be gluten-free as well. Since it uses a lot of the same flavors as Chicken Parmesan, it’s an easy option to serve meat lovers and vegetarians alike. Don’t love eggplant? Try using zucchini instead.
Healthy Dessert Earl Grey Dark Chocolate Mousse
Looking for a healthy dessert to try this week? This tea-infused, dark chocolate mousse from The Local Moms Network Food Contributor Kathleen Ashmore tastes like a treat, but is so easy and full of antioxidants and protein, you’ll want to make it on rotation.
Love Spicy Margaritas? Try This One Next!
If you love spicy margaritas, you have to try this version made with mom-founded 21Seeds tequila. Kat Hantas created the brand because “it’s what I wanted to drink – something smooth, simple, and casual with a fresh, natural flavor that made drinking infused tequila as approachable as a glass of wine.” Cheers to that!
St. Patrick’s Day Craft and Recipe Ideas for Kids
Ready to go green on March 17th? I’ve got all the fun crafts, DIY’s, and recipe ideas that’ll make your kids want to celebrate! St. Patrick’s Day is a fun way to talk about Ireland’s heritage and culture with your little ones.
TikTok’s Sleepy Girl Mocktail — Will It Help You Sleep?
The Sleepy Girl Mocktail is officially trending on TikTok, with the combination of tart cherry juice and magnesium promising to be the ultimate recipe for good sleep.
Big Bites — Kathleen Ashmore’s New Cookbook
In November 2020, The Local Moms Network first featured Kathleen Ashmore, a former Martha Stewart food producer turned recipe creator. At the time, she was just starting to build a social media following; now the mom of two has accrued over 2 million followers on TikTok alone, and almost 700k on Instagram. Her latest triumph? A beautiful new cookbook Big Bites: Wholesome, Comforting Recipes That Are Big on Flavor, Nourishment, and Fun: A Cookbook.
Valentine’s Day Strawberry Smoothie Bowl
This Valentine’s Day Smoothie bowl is perfect for February 14th or any day you want to show your kids (or yourself!) a little love with an easy, but special, breakfast.
Cookbooks To Try in the New Year
If one of your New Year’s resolutions has been to cook more and rely less on takeout, we have you covered. We’ve got six recently published cookbooks, which will have you eating better, creating memories around family meals and saving money on UberEats and DoorDash.
Quick Dinner Idea — Baked Potato Bar
Our family does a baked potato spread like this every month or so. I highly recommend it because there’s something for everyone around the table — perfect for a weeknight meal or game-ready for a Super Bowl party — compliments of The Baker Mama.
Valentine’s Day Dessert Board
We love this Valentine’s Day dessert board from our food contributor, CatwithaK Cooks, and think it will for a sweet activity and family-friendly snack. Not only is it colorful and festive, it’s easy to use it as a template and go with any ingredients you have—and your kids will eat.