Recipes
Freezer Martinis from Habitual Hostess!
Martinis can be shaken, or stirred, depending on your preference, but one thing's for certain: they're always best served cold. "Freezer martinis ensure this," says Leigh Hansen of Habitual Hostess. You simply pull the prepped martinis out of the fridge 20 minutes...
Meal Planning: Trader Joe’s Edition!
Ask any mother – working woman or stay-at-home mom, contented chef or takeout pro – busy families need meal inspiration. Use the Local Mom’s Network meal-planning guide to get breakfast, lunch and dinner on the table simply and easily. In this installment, we look to...
15+ Local Grab & Go Spots for Game Day!
Local Pizzerias, Sandwiches, Wings, and More!
The Monmouth Moms Favorite Local Pizza Spots!
We've rounded up a list of some of our favorite pizza spots in Monmouth County! Pick a place you've never a tried and head out with the fam for a pie! Check out the full list below! Bon Appétit! Denino’s Pizza Place 1077 Hwy 34 Aberdeen, NJ 07747 (732)...
6 Cookbooks to Try in the New Year!
If one of your New Year's resolutions for 2023 is to cook more and rely less on takeout, we have you covered. Below, you'll find six of 2022's most popular cookbooks, which will have you eating better, creating memories around family meals and saving money on...
Three Ingredient Cauliflower Soup
Cauliflower is full of fiber and Vitamin C, making it a powerhouse vegetable for cold & flu season. This 3 Ingredient Cauliflower Soup from Kathleen Ashmore is simple, healthy and delicious — an easy winner in our eyes. INGREDIENTS 3 tbsp olive oil 1...
Eat the Rainbow Board from The Baker Mama!
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. Assemble it at the beginning of the week to set out at dinner for a...
Hannukah Latkes!
This classic Hannukah Latke recipe can be fried earlier in the day and recrisped in the oven prior to serving—so you can get your latkes ready to go before the kids come home and won't be dealing with hot oil with little ones underfoot. Thanks to dad of two Mike...
Kate’s Favorite Cheesecake Recipe!
This is one of my favorite recipes to make around the holidays, and my family loves it too! If you're looking to impress your guests over the holidays and make something that's relatively easy, this cheesecake is DELISH! Enjoy! Ingredients 1 3/4 cups Graham Cracker...
Candy Corn Ice Cream Sundaes!
Need a last minute Halloween treat? Try these festive Candy Corn Ice Cream Sundaes from South OC Moms Network! Ingredients Vanilla Ice Cream (you can also use orange sherbet if you want to dye one less layer)Food coloring: yellow and orangeWhip...