Recipes

As we turn the corner on summer and head back to school, easy weeknight recipes become even more important than ever.

Summer can feel fleeting, but making a few classic summer dishes can create memories that last well after fall.

Do you want to make dinner even more interactive and likely to inspire kids to try new things?…consider a taco board!

Recipes that are so simple they get committed to memory are a great #momhack. Especially in summer, getting a few healthy weeknight recipes onto the weekly rotation (particularly if they include seasonal produce) can help make meal-planning a snap.

Summer is around the corner and the seasonal shortlist of recipes below will take you from Memorial Day to Labor Day. From potlucks to backyard barbecues, there’s something for everyone.

Chicken salad makes a lovely make-ahead lunch served in lettuce cups, with crackers or on toast, but in warmer weather it also makes a great no-cook dinner. This version from The Local Moms Network food contributors Habitual Hostess can be made with rotisserie chicken or leftover chicken breast, to take it from easy to effortless!

Besides ice cream, there are few foods that scream “summer” more than hot dogs, right?

Try one of these three delicious desserts this holiday! Or maybe all three….YUM!

This lemon cake is sweet enough to be kid-friendly, but sophisticated enough to be perfect for any Spring and Summer entertaining. It works from brunch to dessert, and doesn’t require a mixer – just two bowls for easy cleanup.

Kristin Cavallari’s Salmon BLT Salad with Spicy Tomatillo Ranch just might become your favorite healthy, easy meal for this Spring and Summer.