Recipes
Kid-friendly
Mini Cheesy Pretzel Dogs
Entertaining/Holidays, Kid-friendly
Mini Cheesy Pretzel Dogs by @LawStudentsWife
See the recipe in GEM Food Mag by Momma Cuisine
These Mini Cheesy Pretzel Dogs by The Law Student's Wife is featured in the Back To School issue of GEM Food Mag. This treat is absolutely perfect for your kids' lunches but since it's also...
Lunchbox Recipes: Ham & Veggies Spaghetti Salad
Kid-friendly, Pork, Pasta, 30 minutes or less
Lunchbox Recipes: Ham & Veggies Spaghetti Salad
Sometimes, the problem with packing the kids' lunches is that it gets difficult to pack a hot meal. With not having to deal with how to keep hot foods hot, many kids get stuck with ham and cheese sandwiches. This recipe for Ham...
After School Snacks: Mixed Berry Honey Yogurt Pops
Desserts, Entertaining/Holidays, Kid-friendly
After School Snacks: Mixed Berry Honey Yogurt Pops
My toddler loves popsicles all year long. Instead of buying popsicles made with bad ingredients, I make my own at home and it's very simple. This recipe for Mixed Berry Honey Yogurt Pops combines berries sweetened by delicious honey and adds Greek-style...
Lunchbox Recipes: Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookie Cups with Jelly
Desserts, Entertaining/Holidays, Kid-friendly
Lunchbox Recipes: Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookie Cups with Jelly
Taylor Kiser of www.foodfaithfitness.com shared her lunchbox recipe of Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookie Cups for the Back To School issue of GEM Food Mag.
These delicious homemade treats are perfect for the school lunchboxes of young preschoolers or teenagers in high...
Dehydrated Pears
Entertaining/Holidays, Kid-friendly, Vegetarian
Dehydrated Pears by One Creative Mommy
Heidi Fowler also known as One Creative Mommy shared her recipe for Dehydrated Pears on GEM Food Mag's Back To School Issue. If you don't have a dehydrator, there are alternative ways to dehydrate food without the special appliance.
Dehydrating fresh fruits is a great...
Lunchbox Recipes: Pizza Pinwheels
Kid-friendly
Lunchbox Recipes: Pizza Pinwheels by www.insidebrucrewlife.com
Moms are always looking for new lunchbox recipe ideas for their kids and sometimes even themselves for their work lunchboxes. Jocelyn from Inside Bru Crew Life shared her recipe for Pizza Pinwheels on our Back To School issue of GEM Food Mag and it...
Lunchbox Recipes: Slow Roasted Tomato Hummus Veggie Wraps
Kid-friendly, Vegetarian
Lunchbox Recipes: Slow Roasted Tomato Hummus Veggie Wraps by @ohmyveggies
Finding delicious meatless meals, especially for kids' lunchboxes can be extremely difficult sometimes. Besides cold cut up veggie sticks and dip, Kiersten Frase, founder of ohmyveggies.com shares her recipe for this flavorful and colorful recipe for Slow Roasted Tomato Hummus Veggie...
Roasted Fresh Tomato Marinara
Entertaining/Holidays, Kid-friendly, Vegetarian
Roasted Fresh Tomato Marinara
We are so used to grabbing marinara sauce out of a jar (myself included), that I don't think many even realize how simple it is to make at home. Me and my family often visit Lake Geneva, Wisconsin for quick getaways and love visiting farmer's markets....
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Chimichurri Chicken: An Easy Weeknight Dinner the Whole Family Will Eat
Poultry, Kid-friendly, Entertaining/Holidays
Most weeknights in our kitchen come down to the same question at about 5:15: what can I do with this pack of chicken that won't get pushed around the plate? For the past couple of years the answer has been chimichurri chicken. The chopping takes 15 minutes, the marinade does...
Healthy Homemade Stir-Fry Sauces With Less Sugar and Sodium
30 minutes or less
Photo by Lisa Fotios
Stir-fry is one of the easiest ways to turn a handful of fresh ingredients into a satisfying meal. With colorful vegetables, lean protein, and a hot skillet or wok, dinner can come together quickly without requiring complicated cooking techniques. The sauce, however, is what often brings...
Easy Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
Desserts, Kid-friendly, Entertaining/Holidays
There is something about homemade cinnamon rolls that turns an ordinary morning into an occasion.Soft, pillowy and swirled with cinnamon sugar, they feel indulgent, yet they come together with simple pantry staples and a little patience.In our home, a warm tray of these on the weekend is one of those...
11 Refreshing Indian Summer Beverages to Enjoy in the USA
Drinks & cocktails
From cooling mango lassi to tart aam panna, these are authentic Indian drinks that beat the American summer heat.
As temperatures rise across much of the United States during summer, hydration becomes a growing concern. According to the U.S. National Weather Service, heat remains one of the leading weather-related causes...
10 High Protein Desserts (Healthy & Easy Recipes)
Desserts
Let's be real — you
want dessert. The problem is that most "healthy" versions taste like
sweetened cardboard, and the ones that actually taste good are packed with
sugar and basically zero nutrition. So you're stuck choosing between your
cravings and your goals. It's exhausting.
Here's the good news: high...
Why Hiring a Professional Bartender Changes the Entire Party Experience
Drinks & cocktails
Most parties have a moment, usually about an hour in, where the host disappears behind the kitchen island to pour drinks and never quite resurfaces. Someone wanders in looking for ice. Someone else is hunting for a corkscrew. The music gets louder to compensate. The host's evening, in any meaningful...
From Roast to Leftovers: 6 Meals You Can Make from One Whole Chicken
Poultry
Image by Grafvision from Getty
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A whole roast chicken is
one of the smartest ways to plan a week of meals. It feels generous enough for
a proper family dinner, yet practical enough to stretch into several dishes
without extra shopping trips. When you approach it with...
Casual Elegance at the Table
Poultry, Vegetarian, 30 minutes or less
Simple, Affordable Recipes for February & March
There’s something beautiful about this time of year.
February still asks for warmth — cozy meals, slow roasts, comforting bowls.
But by March, you start craving brightness… citrus, greens, something fresh.
In our home, this is what I call casual elegance season.
Food...
Easy Weeknight Meals with Grass Fed Beef Tallow
Beef
When it comes to preparing quick and healthy meals, grass fed beef tallow is a fantastic option. This cooking fat, made from the fat of cows that eat grass, is making waves in kitchens everywhere. For busy moms looking for easy weeknight meals that are both nutritious and delicious, grass...
5 Easy Fall Recipes with Only 5 Ingredients
Pasta, Desserts, Kid-friendly, Entertaining/Holidays, Baked/Roasted, Vegetarian
When the weather cools and the leaves begin to turn, we all crave comfort food that’s warm, flavorful, and simple to make. These 5 fall recipes are made with just five main ingredients — not counting pantry basics like salt, pepper, and olive oil that most home cooks already have...
3 Easy One-Pot Dinner Combos for Busy Weeknights
Poultry, Beef, Seafood
When life gets hectic, the last thing you want to deal with is a pile of dishes. That’s where one-pot dinners come in — simple, flavorful, and incredibly satisfying. Whether you're feeding your family or just cooking for yourself, these three easy one-pot dinner recipes are designed to minimize cleanup...
Easy Fall Salad Recipes to Enjoy Seasonal Produce: Sweet Potatoes, Apples, Beets & More
Salads, Entertaining/Holidays
Wholesome, vibrant, and full of autumn flavors
Fall is the perfect time to bring seasonal fruits, roasted vegetables, hearty grains, and crunchy nuts together to create salads that are both nourishing and satisfying. These aren’t your average summer side salads—they’re cozy, colorful, and make the most of everything autumn has...
