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New Orleans Mom offers a vibrant exploration of culinary delights and practical tips for families navigating the world of dining. This section not only showcases local cuisine but also provides insights on how to incorporate easy, family-friendly recipes into meal planning. From quick weeknight dinners to festive holiday treats, we aim to inspire busy parents with food and drink ideas the whole family will love.

Our team of local New Orleans contributors share their tried and true recipes like after-the-boil crawfish soup and homemade king cake to what to put in gumbo and a new twist on Mississippi pot roast. Moreover, the food and drink category emphasizes healthy eating habits through practical hacks. Tips on meal prepping through batch cooking and overnight oats and incorporating nutritious ingredients in quick and easy skillet recipes for weeknight meals for busy families.

New Orleans Mom is chock full of food and drink resources for moms in search of inspiration and guidance for meal preparation and dining experiences for their families. We blend the rich heritage of New Orleans cuisine with the modern needs of families, creating an inviting space for culinary exploration and community connection. Immerse yourself and uncover delightful ideas that unite families around the table!

Thinking about getting an air fryer or received one as a gift? The air fryer--it’s the greatest gift I ever bought myself. This mini convection oven has saved me time and provided healthier options for dinner.  If you don’t...
Chances are you've heard of the Meatless Monday campaign sometime since it originated in 2003. Having Meatless Mondays encourages people to reduce the amount of meat in their diets for their own health and the health of the planet....
Savory Appetizer Cheesecakes Series :: Crawfish & Corn Cheesecake with Roasted Red Pepper Coulis Years ago, a friend who'd worked at Martin Wine Cellar gave me a recipe for their crawfish cheesecake. I've tweaked the recipe over the years and...
Missing out on French Quarter Fest this year? Bummer! Why not create a fest favorite at home? Muriel's Crawfish & Goat Cheese Crepes are one of my must-have dishes when we are at French Quarter Fest, so I tried...
TikTok Trending Recipes :: Quickie Lemon Chicken Orzo As a full-time working mom of three kiddos under 5, I am ALWAYS looking for easy dinners that don't take a lot of time or effort. I love freezer cooking, but for...
Waaaaaaay back in the day, in the 80’s, my mom had a slice of a pie that some very nice lady made. I don’t know if it was a baby shower, or RCIA meeting, or what. She got the...
A Very New Orleans Appetizer :: Artichoke Balls Some things just go together, like peanut butter and jelly or red beans and rice. Or, like a favorite pair of mine, artichokes and garlic. I've shared a few artichoke recipes here over...
There's no shortage of delicious donut places near our home, but a donut run for our family usually costs us around $20, which seems a bit of a splurge these days. So I decided to see how hard it...
This farm girl has found herself smack in the middle of a big city.  I love everything about New Orleans, and yet I still long for the therapy of growing my own food, canning my own jams, and getting...
Knock Their Socks Off with These Easy Crawfish Egg Rolls I've mentioned before that my husband is a Louisiana transplant from Colorado. He has completely immersed himself in the amazing culinary culture of this city and has become quite the...
If you want to jazz up your kiddo's lunchbox, Amazon affiliate links are embedded below.  A note for parents: Some of the lunch accessories mentioned below could be choking hazards for younger children. Please exercise caution.  Rock Their Lunchbox :: 5...
I'm about three weeks postpartum with Baby #3 and, as I've discussed before, I am once again exclusively pumping. If you've ever attempted to breastfeed, you've probably heard of (or perhaps even tried) lactation cookies to boost your milk...
Level Up Your Canned Cinnamon Roll Game :: Cinnamon French Toast Bake In our family, we're BIG fans of cinnamon rolls. My kids like them because it's basically having dessert for breakfast. My husband and I like them because they're EASY...
For decades it has been a tradition that when someone goes through a period of transition or crisis, friends from their community show up with food to care for the person/family. When the right words can’t be found to...