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Butternut Squash Fondue from Food Network’s Melissa d’Arabian

Looking for an easy, last-minute recipe—special enough for a Valentine’s date night at home but easy enough for a regular weeknight? Try this healthy twist on fondue, from Melissa d’Arabian, star of Food Network’s It’s Tuesday Night Somewhere and The Picky...

Whole30: An Interview with CEO Melissa Hartwig Urban

You might not know the name Melissa Hartwig Urban, but you have undoubtedly heard of Whole30, aka the diet everyone and their sister has raved about over the last few years. Melissa is the co-founder and CEO of Whole30, and currently has two books on the New York...

A Super Bowl Spin On Root Beer Floats

There’s a lot to be excited about with this weekend’s Super Bowl, including fierce competition between the Pats and the Rams, a strong halftime lineup featuring Maroon 5, and, of course, the delicious food we’ll be eating throughout the game. The Local Moms Network...

4 Easy Super Bowl Dips, from Beet Hummus to Kale Guacamole

FollowFollowFollow Our friend Anna Gass, CT-based chef and author of the upcoming cookbook Heirloom Kitchen has shared four super easy dips for this weekend (or anytime!). We love her little tweaks (like adding beets to hummus or kale to guacamole) that not only make...

Easy Gluten-Free Paleo-Friendly Banana Muffins

If we’re going to bake, we want to make sure the final product checks three boxes: First, that it’s a healthy snack for the whole family. Second, that it tastes good enough for everyone—even a picky toddler—to eat. And finally, that they don’t have a million...

Butternut Squash Macaroni and Cheese from Anna Gass

Once cold weather months are upon us, we begin craving the dishes that keep us warm and stick to our ribs.  One fall favorite for my family is good old fashion, macaroni and cheese.  It’s filling, super comforting and meal my kids always request.  Because it’s fall...

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