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Scanning through the recipes in this week’s menu, the word that comes to my mind is balance. It’s got mega-healthy recipes, such as the Chopped Salad and the Super Green Smoothie, and a few crowd-pleasers, including pizza and crispy fish sliders. It all adds up to a deliciously balanced week. Sheet Pan Salmon with Feta […] The post Weeknight Rescue//September 18, 2025 appeared first on Mom's Kitchen Handbook.| Mom's Kitchen Handbook
Back when I was in the business of making school lunches, our household churned out somewhere in the neighborhood of 500 lunches a school year. No wonder it sometimes got a little old. One of the biggest challenges wasn’t necessarily having the time or the right ingredients, but finding inspiration. By about lunch number 50, […] The post Lunch Box Ramen appeared first on Mom's Kitchen Handbook.| Mom's Kitchen Handbook
Welcome to the weekend, friends. Below you’ll find this week’s line-up, which includes my latest savory pie, a cozy soup, and some excellent chocolate chip cookies if you’re in the mood to bake. Enjoy! Tomato, Corn, Summer Squash Pie Summer vegetables are still in full swing, so take advantage by turning them into this savory […] The post Weeknight Rescue//September 12, 2025 appeared first on Mom's Kitchen Handbook.| Mom's Kitchen Handbook
These Jammy Oatmeal Crumble Bars are delicious and wholesome. They're made with whole wheat flour, nuts and oatmeal and are easy to make.| Mom's Kitchen Handbook
Honey Balsamic Roasted Tomato Crostini is a delicious summer appetizer served with ricotta cheese.| Mom's Kitchen Handbook
This is summer on a platter. A peach, tomato, and corn salad with a just barely spicy dressing and lots of fresh basil. It's delicious.| Mom's Kitchen Handbook
Introducing Beautiful Basil Vinaigreet, my new favorite dressing to brighten up pretty much everything when it comes to summer cooking.| Mom's Kitchen Handbook
Elevate your avo toast with this savory Basil Lime Edamame Toast. Whirl it up in the food processor and top with favorite fixings.| Mom's Kitchen Handbook
I love this week’s meal plan and hope you do too. The Moo Shu Vegetables is one of my favorite quick dinners and the Slow Cooker Meatballs can’t be beat for convenience. Also on tap is my take on chicken salad, which might come in handy for back to work and school. And if you’re […] The post Weeknight Rescue//September 6, 2025 appeared first on Mom's Kitchen Handbook.| Mom's Kitchen Handbook
I consider today to be the official start to the back-to-school/back-to-work season. Although I’m not ready for pumpkin spice lattes of fall (am I ever?), I am ready to get back to a rhythm that goes to the wayside during the summer months. That means less lingering over late suppers and more “get the job […] The post Cheesy Tex Mex Skillet Supper appeared first on Mom's Kitchen Handbook.| Mom's Kitchen Handbook
This meal plan is a little dose of reality … we’re moving into back-to-school and back-to-work season and this menu is all about it. You’ll find a one-pot salmon curry, a recipe for black beans that can be the foundation for many meals, and a shrimp and corn skillet that’s a snap to make. Be […]| Mom's Kitchen Handbook
Fish in parchment with tomatoes, capers, fennel and olives is fabulously flavorful and so tender, since it's cooked in parchment| Mom's Kitchen Handbook
It’s a good line up this week, including a few I haven’t shared in a while (the Falafel Burgers and Upside Down Plum Cake). Bon appetit! Also, zucchini is abundant right now, so check out the Zucchini “Lasagna”. Enjoy! Falafel Burgers with Creamy Yogurt Sauce Master the falafel one night and enjoy it all week […] The post Weeknight Rescue//August 23, 2025 appeared first on Mom's Kitchen Handbook.| Mom's Kitchen Handbook
By the close of every summer, our family has a short list of”best hits”. The list is made up of dishes we’ve made over and over, knowing the ingredients and mood will soon shift and summery recipes will be off the table. This Slow Roasted Cherry Tomato Pasta is at the top of this year’s […] The post Slow Roasted Cherry Tomato Pasta appeared first on Mom's Kitchen Handbook.| Mom's Kitchen Handbook
Get prepared for a tasty week. I’m pulling out my recipe for Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins, since summer squash is abundant these days. Also, consider making a batch of that Green Goddess dressing to enjoy on the cucumbers and tomatoes that are so good right now. Turkey Taco Salad with Cumin Lime Dressing A satisfying, […]| Mom's Kitchen Handbook
A step-by-step on how to make ricotta. Easy, creamy, delicious. It just requires a few ingredients and you'll be wowed by the results.| Mom's Kitchen Handbook
A tasty toast for summer that is tasty for any meal of the day. Peach and ricotta toast with coriander, salt, and honey is simple and delicious.| Mom's Kitchen Handbook
Please forgive my tardiness on this week’s meal plan …I hope you can still put the recipes to good use. If you ask me, the two BONUS RECIPES are the star of the show this week. Enjoy! Lamb Sliders with Herbed Yogurt Sauce This is a tasty alternative to a traditional hamburger. Feel free to […]| Mom's Kitchen Handbook
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A lighter green goddess dressing, this flavorful recipe doesn't sacrifice taste thanks to plenty of fresh basil, scallions, and garlic.| Mom's Kitchen Handbook
This Tomato Zucchini Tart with Olive Oil Crust is an easy summer recipe that is healthy too. It's a press-in-the-pan crust that takes minutes to make.| Mom's Kitchen Handbook
This simple egg dish makes use of summer's best vegetables: zucchini, corn, and tomatoes. Summer Vegetable Frittata is healthy, easy, and delicious.| Mom's Kitchen Handbook
Roasted Winter Vegetable Pie is made with butternut squash, mushrooms, kale, and a whole-grain olive oil crust. Nourishing and delicious!| Mom's Kitchen Handbook
This Healthy Breakfast Strata is a tasty vegetarian option made with artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and feta cheese.| Mom's Kitchen Handbook
This bright spring salad with lemony chive dressing makes the most of all the tender vegetables that are so good this time of year.| Mom's Kitchen Handbook
A savory pie made with the best from the garden, this Tomato, Corn, and Summer Squash Pie is a seasonal favorite| Mom's Kitchen Handbook
This week’s menu reflects a few summer favorites, including my tried and true Summer Vegetable Pasta and Blueberry Tart. I’ve also included the brand-new-to-the-blog Grilled Vegetable Toast, which is great for lunch, a light supper, or an appetizer. Enjoy! Salmon Burger Lettuce Wraps with Sriracha Lime Dressing This is a quick dinner fix that relies […]| Mom's Kitchen Handbook
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So your kid wants to be a vegetarian. Here's how to feed your vegetarian child including the nutrients they need and where to find them.| Mom's Kitchen Handbook
All your questions about protein answered in this post, including why it's important, when to eat it, and how much protein to eat.| Mom's Kitchen Handbook
Every parent wants their child well nourished. These 8 Easy Ideas to Boost Protein and Calcium in Kids are easy, accessible, and full of kid appeal.| Mom's Kitchen Handbook
Quinoa tabbouleh is a gluten-free twist on a recipe typically made with bulgur. It's embellished with cucumbers and cherry tomatoes, too.| Mom's Kitchen Handbook
Pick up a copy of Best Lunch Box Ever and you’ll find an entirely from-scratch recipe for sweet potato hummus. It’s one I developed for the book and made dozens of times, until one day I was out of chick peas. I did, however, have a container of ready-made hummus in the fridge, which I […]| Mom's Kitchen Handbook
This vibrant Grilled Vegetable toast makes a light lunch or supper and is just as suitable for an appetizer.| Mom's Kitchen Handbook
A vibrant mezze platter is a wonderful assortment of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern favorites, from hummus to muhammara| Mom's Kitchen Handbook
Find kitchen-tested and family-approved healthy recipes made by a registered dietitian that are BIG on nutrition and taste!| Mom's Kitchen Handbook
Dress up your favorite vegetables with a drizzle of this tangy, garlicky sauce. Lemon Tahini Dressing with Vegetables makes a great side or vegetarian main.| Mom's Kitchen Handbook
Want to boost the protein in smoothies? Here are 10 ways to add protein to smoothies without protein powder.| Mom's Kitchen Handbook
Building a pot of soup around two guaranteed crowd-pleasers—tortellini and pesto—makes this an excellent way for home cooks to get everyone to eat their veggies. Plus, it’s a fabulous way to enjoy the tender vegetables that come around every spring. It all starts with a brothy brew in which you cook vegetables and tortellini just […]| Mom's Kitchen Handbook
Easy as it is to get take-out these days, there’s nothing like a home-cooked dinner. It’s likely to be cheaper and more nutritious than eating out, plus cooking is super satisfying. That said, cooking requires both time and experience, something that college students (and plenty of other folks) may not have. Here you’ll find 14 […]| Mom's Kitchen Handbook
You want to shop healthy and organic at Costco, but don't know what to buy? Check out these 15 Dietitian-Approved Foods at Costco.| Mom's Kitchen Handbook
This one-pan supper is the Best Greek Chicken and Potatoes. It's loaded with garlicky flavor, oregano and loads of lemon.| Mom's Kitchen Handbook
These Easy Falafel Burgers are done in the food processor, made with whole chickpeas, and served on a burger bun with creamy yogurt sauce.| Mom's Kitchen Handbook
Not only are these Pumpkin Blueberry Muffins tender and tasty, they are loaded with good nutrition and just 160 calories each.| Mom's Kitchen Handbook
Delicious and healthier than a typical treat, Chocolate Zucchini Muffins are moist and tender, with a double dose of chocolate.| Mom's Kitchen Handbook
Want to make a better-for-you-burger. Here's a beef and mushroom blended burger recipe that's just 250 calories, is juicy, tender, and just as good as a decadent one.| Mom's Kitchen Handbook
Travel always inspires my cooking. I’m as likely to bring home a new recipe as I am a vintage treasure from a far flung flea market. And it’s hard to forecast what will grab my attention. During a trip to Ireland with my daughter last summer, for example, it wasn’t the current-studded scones or homey […]| Mom's Kitchen Handbook
Tender, tasty Lemon Blueberry Muffins, a recipe by Marion Cunningham for when summer berries are at the peak of season.| Mom's Kitchen Handbook
Throwing a party doesn't get much easier than these 10 Trader Joe's Appetizer Hacks for your holiday celebrations and beyond.| Mom's Kitchen Handbook