Its hard to beat meatballs as a crowd-pleaser. I love them because theyre so versatile. You can bake them or brown them, use nearly any kind of ground meat, and tuck in all sorts of herbs, spices and...
Looking for a fun place that actually caters to the kids (and you) this Mothers Day? Personally, we love to eat out (I like to be waited on for my special day, dont you?) and I like my kids to have a...
Looking for a fun place that actually CATERS to the kids (and you) for Mothers Day? Personally, we LOVE to eat out (I like to be waited on for MY special day) and I like my kids to have a fun time to...
Living with a rainbow-obsessed 5-year-old and a unicorn-loving 3-year-old, Im surprised I didnt make a color-coded menu a family project sooner. Inspired by our older and wiser friend Rowan (hes seve...
Theres something about waffles that just says "weekend". I love to make these breakfast bites for my family on a Sunday morning. My husband and children love them! What they dont kn...
Who needs an excuse to sip a margarita while digging into homemade guacamole? This gal sure doesnt but if you are the type that needs a reason to treat yourself then why not Cinco de Mayo? --- Some o...
Spinach pesto is a staple in my house (as well as one of my clients - I make it for them nearly every week). Its beautiful, delicious and healthy, plus relatively quick to prepare. You could make it ...
Taste Buds Kitchen just launched our new website. Be sure to look at our new classes and events for kids, teens, and adults at www.tastebudskitchen.com. If you visit our Kitchen Buzz page (the Taste ...
Looking for some fun, last-minute ideas on where to spend Easter lunch/dinner with the family? Here are a few out-of-the-box suggestions for eateries that will have your kids "hopping&qu...
Observing Passover means constantly dealing with the age-old dilemma-"How do I eat within the guidelines of the holiday and feel somewhat satisfied without over-relying on a million kinds of...
It was my daughters sixth birthday a couple of weeks ago. As any modern mom will tell you, there is no shortage of "mandatory" parties: school party, family party and the "...
Most local bakeries offer St. Patricks Day cupcakes topped with green frosting, sugar shamrocks and maybe even a jolly plastic leprechaun for good measure. Sure they look Irish-themed, but do they ta...
St. Patricks Day is one of my familys favorite holidays! With a last name like Sullivan, how could it not be? Whether or not you intend to check out the parade--here are a few pubs in Manhattan where...
By now weve all heard of Milk Bar (yes, that crack pie) and Christina Tosis awesome new cookbook. I, for one, am a huge fan of her creative baking style. Ive been adapting her recipes left and right ...
There are a few things I keep in my back pocket for hectic weeknights, and paninis are one of them. I like to make all kinds of sandwiches. This is one of our recent favorites! It is full of melted c...
When the kids are begging for dessert, here is a way to appease them with minimum effort and maximum Y-U-M. (You can to eat it, too!) Since chocolate pairs with almost everything, you are likely to h...
Cant get a sitter for Valentines Day? Or plain just dont want to make THAT big of a deal about it? Why not have a romantic dinner at home? But be sure to save the leftovers - these recipes from MiniM...
A guest post by Catherine McCord of Weelicious --- Ravioli Pesto Hearts Serves 4-5 1 12-ounce Package Wonton Wrappers1 Recipe Weelicious Sun Dried Tomato & Basil Pesto2 Tbsp WaterParmesan Cheese,...
I am hear to tell you the good news: yes you can roll up pizza dough and call it dinner. How? Stuff it with some cheeses, meats and vegetables, serve it with a side of dipping sauce and you, my frien...
CALLING ALL NEW YORKERS! Big Blue is back in the Super Bowl. Time to plan your menu for the big day. Lets start by sharing some fun and easy blue cheese recipes that are sure to please the most DIE H...
My children love avocado sushi rolls, and this particular creation was inspired when they were craving sushi but we only had rock-hard green avocados at our disposal. But we did, however, have plenty...
Hummus is easy to make, packed with nutrients and has a smooth, nutty flavor your whole family will love. There are so many ways to serve it: as a delicious dip with veggies like red bell pepper, car...
Consider the cauliflower. Its one of our most humble, and sadly, most maligned vegetables. Too often boiled or steamed to death or drenched in neon-orange Velveeta sauce (at least when I was growing ...
It is detox season and I am joining the party with soup. This is the soup I made my family recently when our household was under an intense viral attack! I also make it a lot when I am just in the mo...
Feeling down in the dairy dumps? Cashew Milk is a luscious high protein, lactose-free libation. Pouring this fresh handmade creamy beverage into a glass jug always makes me feel like Im homesteading ...
That time of year is upon us again...that dreaded day we are supposed to don sparkly clothes, drink sparkly drinks and have the time of our lives...and overpay a sitter! Why not include your kids in ...
Lentil stew is the perfect hearty meal for a chilly day, plus its packed with vitamins, nutrients and antioxidants. I especially love this stew after playing in the snow with my boys. Its also a grea...
Tis the season for gift giving and I, for one, love to give edible gifts. Homemade gifts are so heartfelt and are really quite simple to make. For example, you can easily whip up delicious herb infus...
A guest post by Catherine McCord of Weelicious --- INGREDIENTS (Makes 2 Dozen) 1 Cup All Purpose Flour1 Cup Raw Walnuts1/2 Tsp Vanilla Extract1/2 Tsp Ground Cinnamon1/2 Cup Unsalted Butter, softened...
Now that the holiday seasons is full throttle it is time to get serious about awesome family recipes. The kind of recipes you can use to feed your whole family and a houseful of guests at the same ti...
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