Recipes
15+ Monmouth County Grab & Go Dinner Spots!
Struggling to get dinner together? Us too! We've put together twenty delicious local places to grab dinner on the go in Monmouth County! Order ahead, pick up a sauce to throw over pasta, or enjoy some gourmet prepared meals, you can't go wrong with this list...
Family-Friendly Restaurants in Monmouth County!
Gather the kids this weekend and head out for some great food and family fun! We've rounded up some of our favorite family-restaurants in Monmouth County. Check out our full list below! Tommy's Tavern + Tap Sea Bright & Freehold, NJ Menu Tio Marlboro, NJ...
Favorite Chicken Pot Pie Recipe!
Ingredients: 1.5 tablespoons poultry seasoning 2 cups diced peeled potatoes 1-3/4 cups sliced carrots 1 cup butter, cubed 2/3 cup chopped onion 1 cup all-purpose flour 1-3/4 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon dried thyme 3/4 teaspoon pepper 3 cups chicken broth 1-1/2 cups...
2025 Fall Catering Guide
With the holidays just around the corner, it’s time to start placing those orders! We’ve put together a list of some of Monmouth County’s best caterers, bakers, and more. Spend more quality time with the ones you love, and enjoy the holiday season! Check it...
Weeknight Baked Chicken Parmesan from Kat Ashmore
Looking for a weeknight dinner that will have your kids asking for seconds? This baked chicken parmesan from Kathleen Ashmore, creator of this recipe and author of the best-selling cookbook Big Bites, is your answer. While traditional chicken parm can be heavy and...
Ina Garten’s Turkey Sausage Lasagna
Ina Garten’s recipe for Turkey Lasagna serves eight. It takes about 1-1/2 hours of prep and cooking time. Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup chopped yellow onion (about 1 medium onion) 2 garlic cloves, minced 1-1/2 pounds sweet or spicy Italian turkey sausage,...
Holiday Recipes: My Favorite Cheesecake!
If you're hosting this holiday season, or want to bring dessert, this cheesecake is my absolute favorite. Growing up, my grandma would always bring cheesecake to holidays from an incredible bakery in Queens. It was so good we would always eat it for breakfast the next...
Easy Weeknight Chicken!
As we turn the corner on summer and head back to school, easy weeknight recipes become even more important than ever. Marinade recipes, like this one from Layla Lisiewski, CEO and co-founder of The Local Moms Network, are a true timesaver. “I use surgical gloves for...
Easy Mini Lobster Rolls!
Summer can feel fleeting, but making a few classic summer dishes can create memories that last well after fall. One of the classics? Lobster rolls. This version from Leigh and Alston, the moms behind Habitual Hostess, are miniature, so perfect for bringing to a...
10 Must-Try Local Ice Cream Shops!
Who doesn’t love some good ice cream on a hot summer day? We’ve put together a fun summer bucket list of our favorite ice cream spots in Monmouth County for you to try! Try them all and let us know what you think! Hoffman’s Pt. Pleasant, Spring Lake, and Long Branch...
