Food + Recipes

My memories of Easter as a child include a poofy pink Easter dress, Kinder chocolate eggs (you know, the ones with the little surprise toy inside), early church services, a 12-foot table with all sorts of mouth-watering platters, and,...

I am always on the look out for a great recipe that is low fat, gluten free, packed with protein, and that my whole family will eat. This protein-packed turkey chili fits the bill!  The colors are gorgeous, and even...

I love making a big deal out of special days like Father's Day. But I'm also a busy mom with a job, a husband who works full-time, and kids in spring activities. While I want to give my all...

Two, four, six, eight! Which snacks are so great?! As the big game approaches, so does the immense pressure for a fabulous food spread. Do you want to make a healthy snack or kid-friendly main dish? Maybe you're looking...

Today's Business Highlight is sponsored by Kristina Postma, a local mom  and business owner of Wildtree.  What is Wildtree? Wildtree representative, Kristina Postma, explains Wildtree  as a certified organic food product company whose mission is to help families put healthy food on the dinner...

This post is Sponsored by Hy-Vee - making lives easier, healthier, happier. As busy moms, meals are a huge part of our days. We plan. We grocery shop. We prep. We chop. We execute. And every night, dinner must be served....

This recipe is for those busy weeknights when you don’t feel like cooking but want something healthy and simple. It’s a no-fuss recipe and impossible to mess up. It features one of my favorite root vegetables: sweet potatoes. I...

Who else is baking up a storm right now?! My daughter and I had a chance to bake this weekend. I love baking but I love baking healthier versions even better. All it takes is a few tweaks and you...

Des Moines Moms Blog is excited to bring you a series of posts this month meant to inspire and equip you in your meal planning and cooking endeavors! Throughout the month, four of our team members will each share...

The words “food” and “budget” probably bring a few images to mind: macaroni and cheese, hot dogs, and spaghetti. While all three of these items may have been a part of my toddler’s meal in the past few weeks...