Recipes

Find inspiration, a quick fix, or something sweet. The recipes we share have Shoreline Moms in mind.

Assorted gourmet hot dogs with toppings on a metal tray with chips and mustard.

Not Your Average Dog- a new spin on serving hotdogs this summer!

        Besides ice cream, there are few foods that scream “summer” more than hot dogs, right? So on this summer kick-off weekend, we wanted to share this adorable hot dog bar from one of our favorite food bloggers, Jessica Merchant of How Sweet...

Shrimp Tacos with Garlic Cilantro Lime Slaw by Pinch of Yum

Shrimp Tacos with Garlic Cilantro Lime Slaw by Pinch of Yum

If you want a delicious weeknight dinner, look no further!  Shrimp tacos are all the rage, and this recipe from Pinch of Yum delivers.  Spice-loaded shrimp layered on smashed avocado topped with a cabbage slaw that is heavy with a homemade creamy lime sauce and topped...

Creamy pumpkin soup garnished with herbs and seeds in a white bowl.

Immunity-Boosting Carrot Turmeric Soup

Anyone else feel like cold and flu season is never going away? Whether your house has been hit hard this winter or you feel like you’re fighting it off because everyone around you is sick, considering taking to the kitchen to boost your family’s immunity, starting...

Acorn Squash Fondue from Food Network’s Melissa d’Arabian

Photo credit: Kristen Vincent Photography Looking for an easy, last-minute recipe—special enough for a date night at home but easy enough for a regular weeknight? Try this healthy twist on fondue, from Melissa d’Arabian, star of Food Network’s It’s Tuesday Night...

Colorful vegetable and ground meat stew in a blue bowl on a wooden table.

Sunday Dinner- 1 Point WW, Paleo Chili from Uniquely U Living

We’re so excited to be working with another awesome Connecticut Shoreline blogger, Ali from Uniquely U Living!  You can follow Ali on Instagram @uniquelyuliving and follow her blog at www.uniquelyuliving.com.   I LOVE CHILI!!! I have never met anyone who...

Baked chicken with red potatoes and green vegetables on a blue plate.

Whole30: An Interview with CEO Melissa Hartwig Urban

You might not know the name Melissa Hartwig Urban, but you have undoubtedly heard of Whole30, aka the diet everyone and their sister has raved about over the last few years. Melissa is the co-founder and CEO of Whole30, and currently has two books on the New York...

Heart-shaped cookies cut from dough on a baking sheet with cookie cutters.

Toddler Valentine’s Day Activities

We LOVE collaborating with other moms and bloggers to bring you great ideas.  This post was contributed by CT blogger, Lauren Fortsch of Simply Lauren.  You can follow her on Instagram @laurenfortsch and make sure you check out her beautiful site www.simplylauren.com...

Football-themed drinks with whipped cream and caramel on a green turf table.

A Super Bowl Spin On Root Beer Floats

  There’s a lot to be excited about with this weekend’s Super Bowl, including fierce competition between the Pats and the Rams, a strong halftime lineup featuring Maroon 5, and, of course, the delicious food we’ll be eating throughout the game. The Local Moms...

Group of people clinking colorful cocktails in a celebration setting.

Shoreline Moms Saturday Spirits

The Shoreline Moms love a great cocktail!  Treating ourselves to a fancy and pretty cocktail feels like a nice reward on a Saturday evening.  Plus, we love to entertain and having a signature cocktail for an event is always so much fun.  That’s why we’ve...

Assorted bowls of chips, salsa, guacamole, and dips for a snack platter.

I Dip, You Dip, We Dip. Superbowl Dips from Anna Gass

Thank you to Anna Gass from Heirloom Kitchen for these incredibly tasty and simple dip recipes, perfect for Super Bowl Sunday!   Superbowl Sunday Eats!  When I dip, you dip, we dip   Superbowl is right around the corner and we’re ALL looking for some good...

Bowl of homemade chicken vegetable soup with carrots, potatoes, and herbs.

The Best Chicken Veggie Soup- Your Family Will Be Sure to Love

Nothing warms us up like a great bowl of soup, and this Chicken Veggie soup isn't only delicious but it's also extremely good for you.  So if you're like us and trying to boost nutrition in your home as well as ward off all the seasonal germs, then this is a must try!...

Colorful vegetable salad with tomatoes, peppers, broccoli, and herbs on a white plate.

What to Add To Your Diet, To Subtract Weight

Photo courtesy of Sara Dubler/Unsplash.com After weeks of heavy holiday meals, sugary cookies and festive cocktail parties, most of us are trying to clean up our eating. And that usually involves cutting out things, from fried foods to dairy. Sometimes, though, being...