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Blueberry Green Tea Matcha Smoothie

Desserts, Drinks & cocktails, Vegetarian
Like many busy moms, eating a healthy breakfast is usually last on my list of things to do on a hectic weekday morning. Packing lunches, making sure each kid has brushed their teeth, and a million other things crosses my mind...not breakfast. As mothers, thinking of our families well-being before...

Pan-Roasted Cauliflower

Vegetarian
Cauliflower is one of my husband's favorite vegetables. Tonight, as I struggled to get home early enough for dinner after a meeting, I felt the pressure of time pressing against me as the kids started to whine, "I'mmmmmm huuuuunnnnngrrrryyyy!" This recipe for Pan-Roasted Cauliflower takes a head of cauliflower, a...

Tilapia con Salsa

Seafood
Tilapia is one of my favorite fish to cook. It's affordable, deliciously flaky and lends itself to many different kinds of cooking styles and flavors. Try it blackened with Cajun-style seasonings, simply fried in browned butter and herbs, Asian-style with a soy-glaze, or in tacos. This recipe for Tilipia con...

{Momma Cuisine Show} Episode 7: Eggplant Recipes

Vegetarian
Eggplant is one of my most favorite vegetables. It's hearty and lends itself to many styles of cooking and flavors. On this episode, I will be highlighting two of my favorite eggplant recipes. First is a simply beautiful Grilled Vegetable Salad using veggies like yellow squash, red onions, green onions...

Chicken & Spinach Curry

Poultry
Indian food may sound like an intimating type of food to make at home. This Chicken & Spinach Curry Recipe is my own version, using flavors that I grew up with. Having a grandfather who was Indian and a Filipino grandmother who learned how to cook Indian food just a...

Gluten Free Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Desserts, Entertaining/Holidays, Kid-friendly
This recipe for Gluten Free Chocolate Covered Strawberries is truly a household favorite that is fun and simple enough for the kids to help create. These healthy and decadent strawberries are a big crowd pleaser and perfect for a school lunch treat or special occasion!

{Momma Cuisine Show} Episode 6: Tilapia en Papillote

Seafood
Tilapia en Papillote sounds very fancy, doesn't it? "En papillote" is a French cooking method, that is translated to "in parchment". The classic dish Poisson en Papillote is simply, baked fish in parchment paper! What's great about "en papillote" anything is that it food steams in the casing making it...

Recipe: Chinese Long Beans

Vegetarian
You may have passed by these long green strands in your local international fresh market and have wondered what they were and how to cook it. If you love American-style green beans, then you may want to give the Chinese long beans a try! This recipe stays close to it's...

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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 Images via Canva.com 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...