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Non-Dairy Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream (Ninja CREAMi Recipe)

Non-Dairy Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream (Ninja CREAMi Recipe)

By Nancy M Horn 2 Comments

It's going to be fall here in New York City and pumpkin spice will soon be seen EVERYWHERE. So, of course, I had to make a Non-Dairy Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream in my Ninja CREAMi Deluxe 11-in-1 Ice Cream Maker. You'll use real pumpkin puree for this, as well as almond milk (I prefer to keep it ...

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non-dairy chocolate mint ice cream - ninja CREAMi

Ninja CREAMi Deluxe 11-in-1 Ice Cream Maker Review + Non-Dairy Chocolate Mint Ice Cream Recipe

By Nancy M Horn 2 Comments

Confused as to what the differences are between the Ninja CREAMi Deluxe 11-in-1 Ice Cream Maker? I was too. While I bought the Ninja CREAMi Breeze this summer and loved it, unfortunately, it broke a few weeks ago and I decided to upgrade to the Ninja CREAMi Deluxe 11-in-1 because I wanted more ...

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Mixed Berry Sorbet

Mixed Berry Sorbet – Ninja CREAMi

By Nancy M Horn 3 Comments

If you read my Peach Sorbet recipe, you know I am obsessed with my new Ninja CREAMi Ice Cream Maker and I whipped up a Mixed Berry Sorbet. While I am busy testing out recipes, this is one of my favorite sorbets. This one is pretty simple. You need mixed berries (I used a blend of frozen ...

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Cherry Cola Italian Ice in bowl

Cherry Cola Italian Ice (Ninja CREAMi)

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'Member getting Italian Ices in hot summer weather? I saw OLIPOP Cherry Cola in the store recently and wondered, how can I make this in my Ninja CREAMi Deluxe 11-in-1 Ice Cream Maker? Could I make a Cherry Cola Italian Ice? I love cherry cola and was thrilled to see it in a healthier version with ...

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Easy Peach Sorbet (Ninja CREAMi Recipe)

Ninja CREAMi Breeze 7 in 1 Ice Cream Maker + Peach Sorbet

By Nancy M Horn 4 Comments

This post contains affiliate links. I make money when readers purchase items through my links. So, maybe you like ice cream a lot. Or sorbet. Or milkshakes, or fro-yo. Maybe you've seen the Ninja CREAMI Ice Cream Makers all over social media (hello CREAMI-Tok) and you've decided you want one ...

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Air Fryer Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini (Low Carb) - The Mama Maven Blog

Air Fryer Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini (Low Carb)

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When I was in Israel in 2017, we went out for dinner in Tel Aviv one night. I was Dr. Deborah Gilboa (https://askdoctorg.com/) and one of her kids and we had the most delicious roasted cauliflower with tahini. It was roasted in a clay oven and probably one of the best things I've ever eaten in my ...

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Air Fryer S’Mores on a plate

Air Fryer S’Mores + 25 S’Mores Inspired Recipes

By The Mama Maven 1 Comment

This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our disclosure policy for more information. Summer's coming around and if you don't have a handy dandy campfire to make S'mores, then your air fryer will do! S'mores are so named because you'll always want some more! I spent so many years at ...

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Air Fryer Herbed Chicken Tenders (No Breading) - The Mama Maven Blog

Air Fryer Herbed Chicken Tenders (No Breading)

By The Mama Maven 1 Comment

Who loves chicken tenders? We do and making them in the air fryer is so much better. I love to use interesting spice blends (we all know my love of Za'atar) and I spiced these no breading chicken tenders with Green Goddess Seasoning from Trader Joe's. The Green Goddess Seasoning contains minced ...

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Air Fryer Breaded Flounder

Air Fryer Breaded Flounder

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My family loves breaded fish -- since I prefer to make most things in my air fryer, it was a natural move to start air frying it. But, while I was able to master breaded chicken, I had issues with air frying breaded flounder and other fish. It just seems to fall apart. I prefer air frying to ...

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My Father Passed Away

My Father Passed Away

By The Mama Maven 2 Comments

My father passed away this week. Avery Stephen Johnson always had a story, was brilliant and could also argue for days. He preferred to go by the name Stephen and always told us that his mother was confused after his birth and meant to name him Stephen Avery. Of course Avery is a cool, trendy name ...

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When Your Child is Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes - A Guide for T1D Parents

When Your Child Is Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes: A Guide for T1D Parents

By The Mama Maven 1 Comment

I am not a medical professional, but a parent of a child with Type 1 Diabetes. I am my child's primary caregiver and I was trained by our Endocrinologist's office, but this no way qualifies me to give medical advice. If you have an issue with your child's Type 1 Diabetes care, please reach out to ...

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Diabetes Camp: The Dropoff

Packing for Diabetes Camp for the First Time

By The Mama Maven 2 Comments

We dropped my son at diabetes camp recently and while I've been to sleepaway camp for years and my daughter has also been at that sleepaway camp, diabetes camp is slightly different. It's still a sleepaway camp but it's a great place for children who have Type 1 Diabetes to go and still have that ...

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Air Fryer Za'atar Spiced Chicken Drumsticks

Air Fryer Za’atar Spiced Chicken Drumsticks

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If you love Israel or Middle Eastern food, chances are you're already a fan of Za'atar (you might spell it Zaatar) - which is a spice blend containing toasted sesame seeds, thyme, marjoram, coriander, oregano. Last week I picked up Trader Joe's Za'atar Seasoning Blend and loved it. I had some ...

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Family Trip to Philly: Crayola IDEAworks at the Franklin Institute | The Mama Maven Blog

Family Trip to Philly: Crayola IDEAworks at the Franklin Institute

By The Mama Maven 273 Comments

This post is sponsored by Epson. As always, all opinions are my own. There are affiliate links in this post. Ever take a trip to Philadelphia with your kids? Epson recently asked my family and I to check out Crayola IDEAWorks at the Franklin Institute in Philly recently and it was amazing. I'm ...

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Instant pot red lentil soup with kale

Instant Pot Red Lentil Soup with Kale

By The Mama Maven 26 Comments

This post contains affiliate links.I'm a huge fan of lentils, especially lentil soups. But since I adore my Instant Pot, could I adapt my favorite red lentil soup recipe for it? Why yes, I could totally make Instant Pot Red Lentil Soup and it came out fantastic. This is based on a recipe that my ...

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Easy Baked Eggplant Parmesan

Easy Baked Eggplant Parmesan Rounds

By The Mama Maven 2 Comments

This post contains affiliate links. As always, all opinions are my own. I love cooking for my family. Were upstate at my in-laws' house for the month of July and cooking for seven people wasn't easy. Eggplant Parmesan is something my family adores, but it's a lot of work. By using liquid egg ...

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The Kartrite Resort and Indoor Waterpark Visit

The Kartrite Resort and Indoor Waterpark Visit

By The Mama Maven 1 Comment

Updated January 2022. There are some pictures from our visit in December of 2019 and you wouldn't see anyone masked or distancing in those photos. After a really long fall and as winter started, I wanted to take a breather with my daughter and celebrate her 14th birthday. We were up at my ...

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My quinoa salad

Instant Pot Quinoa Salad with Feta

By The Mama Maven 9 Comments

Recently my sister-in-law made this super amazing quinoa salad. I'm the first to admit that I'm not a fan of the superfood, but the way that L made it was absolutely wonderful. As in everyone enjoyed it, even my picky eaters. Why? Because it had cucumbers, feta, and tomatoes in it - and served cold, ...

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Yummy Instant Pot Turkey Breast | The Mama Maven Blog

Instant Pot Turkey Breast

By The Mama Maven 2 Comments

This post contains affiliate links. Contrary to popular belief, making a turkey is always in style. My father, for no apparent reason will just whip up a turkey with all the trimmings on a whim. However, I just don't have the same inclination. Making things in my instant pot or air fryer has ...

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Packing My Kid for Sleepaway Camp + Downloadable Packing List | The Mama Maven Blog

Packing My Kid for Sleepaway Camp + Downloadable Packing List

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This is not a sponsored post, but does contain affiliate links. I'm linking to products I used so it may help you pack for your child. I do get a small commission if you buy through my links, but it doesn't affect your purchase price. So my middle child is off to sleepaway camp soon. As in a few ...

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10 Simple Tips to Get Your Kids to Eat Their Veggies | The Mama Maven Blog

10 Simple Tips to Get Your Kids to Eat Their Veggies

By The Mama Maven 2 Comments

This post contains affiliate links. We all know we need fruits and veggies, but even as a fruit and veggie lover, I find myself struggling to get my daily share. Imagine being a really picky kid and it becomes even worse! Imagine having three kids and a husband that are picky eaters (yes, that's ...

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Instant Pot Recipe: Korean BBQ (Kalbi)

Instant Pot Korean BBQ (Kalbi)

By The Mama Maven 9 Comments

I've posted about Korean BBQ (Barbecue) before -- my former neighbor Helen had taught me to make it ten years ago. While I don't always use my former neighbor's recipe for the Korean BBQ sauce (https://www.themamamaven.com/love-korean-bbq-korean-bbq-short-ribs-recipe-kalbi/), it remains ...

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Dairy/Parve Lunch Ideas for Kosher Schools

By The Mama Maven 6 Comments

As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. There are affiliate links within the post. Updated 2023. Looking for kosher dairy/pareve lunch ideas for kids? While I am not kosher, many friends and my brother-in-law's family are, plus my children have attended kosher schools in the ...

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