Recipes

Summer is a time for fun, sun, and, of course, delicious food. For kids and families, finding healthy yet tasty treats that keep everyone cool and satisfied during the hot months is essential. Our featured holistic nutritionist, Francesca Orlando of Healthful Living SD, shares some nutritious and easy-to-make summer treats that the whole family will love, along with tips for healthy summer eating.

Need a last-minute festive treat for a 4th of July party? These Chocolate Dipped Ice Cream Cones from Maria Provenzano require are a perfect pick with almost no prep.

Looking for an easy, healthy and kid-friendly breakfast recipe for the 4th of July, or all summer long? Try this fruit-filled, colorful spin on the overnight oats trend!

It isn’t summer until you have had watermelon!! Here’s a dipped twist, just in time for the 4th!

Besides ice cream, there are few foods that scream “summer” more than hot dogs, right? So as summer is getting started, we’re sharing this adorable hot dog bar from food blogger Jessica Merchant of How Sweet Eats.

Just in time for summer, we rounded up some of the best spiked frozen drinks, popsicles and other desserts. We start with a new spicy twist on frosé, and then have some other options if you’re over rosé for now.  Just keep them well out of reach of kids—they look as yummy as they are, and the sugar masks the alcohol (meaning kids may not realize they’re not for them).

Heading into the weekend, under a heat dome, we’re going to need this assortment of tasty popsicles to compensate for increased perspiration. Parents and kids will find something that suits their fancy in this rundown! So, we’re sharing a few recipes to try, divided into two categories—kid-friendly and 21 & Over (aka spiked varieties). Plus, fun molds to use when making them!

This hummus recipe from our food contributor Kathleen Ashmore gets its silkiness from a blender. Using protein and fiber-packed white beans, it’ll blow the store-bought version away.

Looking for the perfect barbecue side for outdoor entertaining in the beautiful spring and summer weather? This Esquites Salad from Leigh and Alston, the talented recipe creators behind Habitual Hostess, is perfect for any barbecue. Be sure to follow these moms on Instagram for more seasonal entertaining tips and tasty recipes.

On national STOP FOOD WASTE DAY, I’m taking a closer look at food scraps and everyday leftovers. How can we be better stewards of the planet by the way we discard our peels, skins, and rinds?