Yum And, just like that, it’s soup season. The beauty of soup? You can really make a soup out of anything you have on hand. It’s a great way to clean out your refrigerator or pantry and to get more veggies into your kids. And it can be made ahead of time, or in your […]
Slow Cooker Beef Stew
It’s been a cold, rainy, wintry week here in NYC. I miss the summer, but as the weather turns colder, its the perfect time to break out the slow cooker! I use my slow cooker year round, but I definitely use it more in the fall and winter. We love all kids of soups and […]
Authentic Italian Meatballs in Sauce
My recipe for these Authentic Italian Meatballs and Sauce comes from my Italian Grandmother and Great Aunt on my Mom’s side. I promise you it doesn’t get any more traditional than my Italian Meatball recipe in Sauce PIN IT!! Save your favorite recipes to Pinterest. Follow The Brooklyn Mom on Pinterest for more recipe […]
Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili with Quinoa
I’m always happy when I can use my slow cooker! Who doesn’t love having dinner cook itself?? Between working two businesses, school and after school activities, and LIFE I feel like we are always running. Can anyone else relate?? One thing I do try really hard to do is cook healthy meals for my family […]
Slow Cooker Turkey Chili
By now you know I am obsessed with my slow cooker! I mean…is there anything better than having dinner cook itself? While I use my slow cooker all year long, I definitely use it more often as the weather turns cooler… Chilis, soups, and stews are always on the menu! One recipe that is always […]
The Best Homemade Guacamole Recipe
Making delicious Guacamole like you get at your favorite Mexican restaurant at home is not as hard as you may think. One of my favorite things to make for any get together is fresh Guacamole. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create the Best Homemade Guacamole that is super easy to make and […]
Healthy Instant Pot Chicken and Broccoli
Instant Pot Chinese Food? Yes, please! This Healthy Instant Pot Chicken and Broccoli is a delicious, healthier take on your favorite Chinese take out! The chicken is sautéed in your Instant Pot, not fried, and features my favorite healthy swap outs! And the best part….it was on the table in less than 30 minutes! Weekdays […]
Summer Side Dishes
Yum Summer cooking for me is all about fresh, seasonal ingredients and, most importantly, no fuss. I want to spend less time cooking and more time enjoying the weather and being outdoors. These Summer Side Dishes are not only healthy and delicious, but also super easy and quick to make. Definitely a requirement for summer […]
Mother’s Day Brunch Ideas and Recipes
Mother’s Day is a day to celebrate all the amazing moms who have worked harder than ever this past year to keep their families going. As things start to open back up and the world starts turning again, many of us are still at different places with regards to comfort level of doing things such […]
Authentic Italian Sunday Sauce
If you grew up in an Italian family like I did, chances are you had Sunday Dinner (at 1:00 PM) each week with your family. And, if you were lucky enough like I was, your extended family was also there. Each week from when I was a child until well into my 20’s, we were […]
