Recipes - Newport Mesa Moms

THE Valentine’s Day Breakfast Smoothie

If your family likes to celebrate holidays from morning till night, you’ll love starting your Valentine’s Day with this filling (and pink!) strawberry smoothie bowl from Tabitha Blue, a Tampa, Florida-based mom of four who pens the popular Fresh Mommy Blog....

Ali Fedotowsky-Manno’s Mini Vegetarian Potato Skin Recipe!

These Mini Vegetarian Potato Skins from former Bachelorette Ali Fedotowsky-Manno are perfect to serve at the upcoming Superbowl, at ladies’ night in, or for an easy finger food dinner kids will love. They take just a little over half an hour to make if you use the mom...

Gluten-Free Gingerbread Men Cookie Recipe

Melissa d’Arabian has three daughters, and like many of us, baking (and decorating!) cookies is a big part of the holidays. She always makes sure to have a recipe ready that’s safe for anyone who is gluten-free, like one of her daughters. Says Melissa, author of...

Bourbon Brown Butter Roasted Cauliflower

Although turkey gets a lot of attention on Thanksgiving—it is nicknamed “Turkey Day” after all—we have come to realize it’s all about the sides. From brown sugar-laced sweet potatoes to green beans topped with fried onions, the comfort food dishes surrounding the...

Slow Cooker Pumpkin Spice Lattes

The Magical Slow Cooker is a popular blog of super simple, foolproof and family-friendly slow cooker recipes. In other words, it’s your answer to the perpetual question “What should I cook tonight?” Oregon-based mom of one (a 9-year-old daughter), Sarah Olson started...

Pumpkin Turkey Chili from Domestikatedlife!

This story was shared by The Local Moms Network Contributor Kate Bowler of Domestikatedlife. PUMPKIN TURKEY CHILI INGREDIENTS Olive Oil 1 Large Yellow Onion, Diced 2 Cloves of Garlic, Minced 1 Lb. of Ground Turkey 1 Packet of Chili Seasoning 2 Tsp. of Paprika 2 Tbsp....