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Recipes

New Orleans Mom:  Recipes

In the hustle and bustle of family life, cooking can be a rewarding way to connect with loved ones and cultivate traditions. Recipes meant for mom and families are essentially the secret ingredient to nurturing relationships and creating heartwarming memories. The New Orleans Mom’s team of contributors have compiled recipes from simple quick-fixes for busy weekdays to elaborate, wholesome meals for family gatherings.

New Orleans is known for its rich culture and diverse culinary heritage. As mothers and families explore the heart of Southern cooking, get ready to discover an exciting blend of flavors and traditions. Need a King Cake? We have an easy family-friendly King Cake recipe to enjoy! Wondering what to do with your crawfish boil left-overs? Check out our Ultimate After-the-Boil Soup Recipe to Try! Beyond some of our favorite NOLA recipes you will want to try including favorite side dishes, DIY charcuterie boards and our favorite summer cocktail-pink pineapple punch!

The recipes New Orleans Mom offer are an exquisite balance of nutrition and flavor, making them perfect for families. So whether it’s a simple weekday dinner or a festive family gathering, get ready to bring a piece of New Orleans’ spirit to your family table!

B.Y.O.B. has a new meaning when it comes to weeknight family-pleasing meals: build your own bowl. I have been very lucky to have non-picky eaters for kids. I chalk it up to having diversity in cuisine at a very young...
My mom Stacy is a fabulous cook, just like her mother was. Like most fabulous cooks, she's "famous" for a few dishes that she's known for making very well. During the holidays, her old-fashioned peanut butter fudge definitely tops...
We don't know about you all, but the second there is a slight chill in the New Orleans air, it makes us want to eat all of the soup. There's nothing better than a warm, homemade and comforting meal...
I am a born-and-raised New Orleans girl who was blessed enough to grow up eating my MawMaw's red beans and rice nearly every Monday. My husband, however, grew up in Colorado and the first time he'd ever had red beans...
It’s no secret that I appreciate a good freezer meal. I love to cook, but I’ll be joining the “Two Under Two” Club any day now and do not have the time nor the energy to cook every single day....
Boozy Recipe Roundup :: Gambino's King Cake Rum Cream This post is not sponsored in any way by Gambino's King Cake Rum Cream. We are just big fans of the product and wanted to share with you! Just like our TikToktails...
There are two things I grew up doing with my dad that helped shape who I am: cooking and watching football. That may seem hyperbolic, but the subtle lesson I learned was that gender did not have to define...
As we hope all of our readers know, feedback from local New Orleans moms is VERY important to us. We work tirelessly to bring the moms of New Orleans resources, events, guides, giveaways and information that will make your...
This mama loves a good cocktail. But this mama also walks on the lazy side when it comes to recipes. Does it have more than a few ingredients? And do I have to do something from scratch? PASS. So...
I know I am not alone when I say that pulling dinner together on a week night can feel impossible sometimes. I thought I'd share my top 5 weeknight recipes, all of which require relatively few ingredients and come...
My favorite part of Thanksgiving (and, in our family, also Christmas) dinner are the casseroles. Calories don’t count in casseroles! Dish after dish of buttery and/or cheesy and/or creamy goodness. And this one is the cheesiest, creamiest on the menu. If...
Today on the blog we are thrilled to bring you a fun, lighthearted series in preparation for summer! It's starting to warm up, the days are longer, the kids are taking swim lessons and we're gearing up for ......
As we hope all of our readers know, feedback from local New Orleans moms is VERY important to us. We work tirelessly to bring the moms of New Orleans resources, events, guides, giveaways and information that will make your...
As an occupational therapist, I have a strong desire to encourage independent living skills with my kids. At a very early age, I was encouraging them to dress themselves, brush their own teeth, bathe themselves ... any life skill,...