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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!

"Get the Guy" Crawfish Pies When I was in college, I had a guy friend (who could barely scramble an egg) once ask me if I could teach him how to make an easy dish that would, ahem... basically bring all...
I'm a smoothie whore. I love them. I have about 20 different recipes I've fine-tuned over the years, and they are awesome. If I could eat (or drink, rather) smoothies all day, every day, I would. I’m not talking about...
A few years ago, I impulse-bought a frozen 7-pound turkey breast solely because it was on sale for $7. I brought it home with no real plan other than to cook it in my Instant Pot. So I read...
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...
Several years ago, my mother-in-law shared a recipe for Apple Pie Moonshine with me. It's not a true moonshine, it's more like a big batch cocktail that's super strong. It's got an incredible apple cinnamon flavor with a hint...
One Pot Taco Soup in Less Than 20 Minutes! As fall approaches and the temperatures are slightly declining, I am craving my taco soup. This recipe is so quick, easy, and delicious! Even the kids love it! Ingredients: 1 pound ground...
4 Clean Eating Recipes You Can Start Making Today If you are looking to incorporate clean recipes in your mix, I've got 4 really easy ones you can start today! If you want to know a little bit more about "clean"...
I enjoy throwing birthday parties for my kids but I also like to keep things simple yet special. I always intend to order a cake for my kid’s birthday parties but somehow I never manage to remember to do...
20 Recipes for Using a Rotisserie Chicken Rotisserie chicken: every mom's dinner savior. Rotisserie chickens are easy, flavorful and super affordable. Better yet; they can be repurposed into dozens of meals! Obvious choices include gumbo and jambalaya, but there are...
Do you know those weekends when you have a sick kid, a big project, and a messy house that needs to be cleaned? Yes, me too! In our house, this usually means ramen noodles for lunch. Ramen reminds me of...
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'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...
I Tried the Snickers Dupe with Dates For a while now, I’ve been seeing videos of a healthy Snickers dupe made with dates, and I’ve been wanting to try the recipe. Last weekend, while shopping at Whole Foods, I saw...
If you want to take your meal prep up a notch, Amazon affiliate links are embedded below. I'm a kitchen gadget person. I love a new tool or appliance if it will make my life a little easier. So when we...