Recipes

Summer has come to an end and now it is time to prepare for the school year. This year might look a little different . . . and because of that six of our Iowa City Moms contributors are sharing...

Southern fried cabbage/asparagus is a simple, delicious, and addictive side dish! As a mama of three littles, it's difficult to find foods we can all agree on, but this is one of those dishes that even my pickiest eater...

In my estimation, there is no better comfort food than macaroni and cheese. I especially crave it around this time of year when the weather is turning cold and we're spending more time indoors. A friend recently hosted a...

I recently developed an allergy to wheat, and as someone who loves to bake and eat all the delicious carbs, it's been driving me a little bit crazy. I've been on a mission to convert some of my favorite...

It was time for a new cookie recipe and I remembered these super addictive and delicious monster cookies my brother had shared a few years back. You'll need: 3 eggs 1 1/4 C packed light brown sugar 1 C sugar ...

Quarantine has been the year of the kitchen gadget for our family. We recently got an Instant Pot and have found so many great recipes that we love. We’ve also had an air fryer for a bit — but until...

Among the many jobs I do as a nonprofit development director, I run large scale fundraising events. Every fall, in the couple of weeks leading up to my organization's biggest fundraising event of the year, I share a conference...

If you are looking for a wow-worthy cake or muffin recipe, you need to give this recipe a try! These chocolate, chocolate chip muffins are moist thanks to two full cups of pureed zucchini, vegetable oil, and a lot...

Look, by all accounts 2020 is a dumpster fire. And I don't know about you, but I like my dumpster fires covered in chocolate and topped with more chocolate. Enter Halloween bark. Halloween bark is a great treat to make with...

I really hate baking. I love eating baked goods, but I really hate baking. I don’t know why, but butter, flour, and sugar and I just don’t get along.  My mom baked like crazy when I was growing up, but...