Recipes
Weeknight Recipe: Sweet Potato Black Bean Tacos!
If you're dealing with a picky-eating situation in your home, tacos can be a lifesaver. They're one of the most easily customizable meals, so every taste, dietary restriction or other variation can be made without creating a totally separate meal. Babies and...
Love Spicy Margaritas? Try This One Next!
If you love spicy margaritas, you have to try this version made with mom-founded 21Seeds tequila. Kat Hantas created the brand because "it’s what I wanted to drink – something smooth, simple, and casual with a fresh, natural flavor that made drinking infused tequila...
New Summer Recipe: Green Goddess Chicken Salad
When Bethenny Frankel can’t stop talking about something, we listen. In this case, it’s chicken salad—and we get why she’s obsessed with this simple but hearty staple. It’s a summer classic for a reason. You can serve it for lunch or dinner, and bring it to the beach, barbecue or potluck. Use leftover grilled chicken or use a rotisserie chicken to make it super simple. The best part? You can use whatever you have in your fridge to customize it. Below, we’re sharing a delicious version from Habitual Hostess that features their signature Green Goddess dressing. As Bethenny would say, it’s devoon!
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Sip Spring: Carrot Orange Margarita
If you’re looking to mix up a new spring cocktail for Easter, Mother’s Day and beyond, think outside the class mimosa. This Carrot Orange Margarita from Alston and Leigh, the moms behind Habitual Hostess is not only tasty, it’s full of Vitamin C to keep your immune system doing through the end of the school year.
“We love to lean into seasonal ingredients and a carrot orange margarita is unexpected, fun and shockingly delicious! Your guests will be talking about it the next day,” says Alston. Follow @habitualhostess on Instagram for more.
Mexican Street Corn Salad!
This summer-y recipe will become a backyard BBQ staple.
Is Fiber the New Protein?
For the last few years, we’ve heard a lot about protein as the holy grail. But recently, fiber seems to have entered the chat, particularly in regard to colon cancer prevention, weight loss and more. We asked our nutrition contributor Stefani Sassos RD, Director of...
What to Make Tonight? Ginger Soy Beef with Green Beans
Do you need a super-simple weeknight recipe that comes together in less than 20 minutes? We always do, and we're sure it's not just us. This Ginger Soy Beef with Green Beans & Herbs is a one of those easy, kid-friendly recipes you'll make a few times and then keep...
Split Pea and Three Cheese Cashew Pesto
Springtime ushers in cravings for fresh flavors and bright colors—and this Spring Pea & Three Cheese Cashew Pesto checks all the boxes. It’s super quick too! “By just blending a few ingredients together, you’ve got a master sauce in under 10 minutes,” says recipe creator and mom of three Katie Witten of Witten Kitchen.
Easter Bunny Cake
When you want to make Easter special, but don't have a ton of time to cook or bake, this semi-homemade cake from the moms behind Habitual Hostess is perfect. With boxed cake and premade or homemade icing (they love Ina Garten's), it comes together as fast as a bunny!...
A Spring Hosting Menu That Keeps You Out of the Kitchen and In the Moment
Spring celebrations should feel fresh, thoughtful, and surprisingly easy. At ONTHEMARC, our success comes from planning ahead and considering every detail. That same approach applies to hosting at home, so we curated a menu of dishes that feel elevated without requiring hours in the kitchen.
Truffled Asparagus Crostinis!
These elegant crostini are a surefire winner for all your spring get-togethers, loaded with fresh asparagus, two types of truffle flavor (oil and salt) and fresh lemon. Thank you to the talented moms from Habitual Hostess for sharing! Truffled Asparagus Crostinis...
Recycled Rainbow Garland!
Thank you to Iowa City-Cedar Rapids Moms for sharing! Saving egg cartons is a great idea because they are a perfect material for kids crafts. This idea from Iowa City-Cedar Rapids Moms is super fun! Materials: Egg cartons; Foam board, cardboard, or any old box. Craft...