Shaina Olmanson

Shaina Olmanson

Family Meals and Snack Fanatic

Shaina Olmanson is the cook, freelance writer, and photographer behind Food for My Family, which was named one of the top ten Top 100 Mom Food Blogs by Babble.com in 2010, 2011, and 2012. She is the author of Desserts in Jars: 50 Sweet Treats that Shine, has served as the food editor for Lifetime Moms and daily contributor to Babble's Family Kitchen, and contributes regularly to FoodYourWay.net and SimpleBites.net. She lives in Minneapolis, MN with her husband and their four kids.

Shaina's Recent Posts

Farro Arugula Salad

Farro Arugula Salad

Shaina Olmanson
Shaina Olmanson
Food for My Family
Salads
Farro arugula salad is one you don’t want to miss! It’s a quick and easy recipe that combines nutty farro with spicy arugula, spring radishes, and a lemon dressing. It's a great side, and with a can of chickpeas stirred in or ran egg served on top, it makes a fast lunch, too.
15 Christmas Cookie Recipes for a Perfect Party Tray

15 Christmas Cookie Recipes for a Perfect Party Tray

Shaina Olmanson
Shaina Olmanson
Food for My Family
The cookie-baking season is upon us. Looking to add a few new cookies to your Christmas cookie tray this year? Here are 15 Christmas cookies worthy of gracing your holiday tray.
Dreamfarm Savel Review

Dreamfarm Savel Review

Shaina Olmanson
Shaina Olmanson
Food for My Family
Dreamfarm
Dreamfarm's Savel is the perfect tool to keep on hand, protecting your leftover bits of lime and avocado from going bad in the refrigerator and saving them for later. It's awesome!
Arrabbiata Sauce

Arrabbiata Sauce

Shaina Olmanson
Shaina Olmanson
Food for My Family
Pasta
Arrabbiata Sauce elevates Monday night to a new level. This spicy sauce, paired with spicy sausage and creamy ricotta, makes for a perfect dinner.
Le Creuset 5 Qt Braiser Review

Le Creuset 5 Qt Braiser Review

Shaina Olmanson
Shaina Olmanson
Food for My Family
Braised
The Le Creuset 5 Qt braiser is large enough to cook for a big family at once. From stovetop to oven to table, this is one beautiful piece of cookware.
Braised Beef Shanks

Braised Beef Shanks

Shaina Olmanson
Shaina Olmanson
Food for My Family
Beef
Braised beef shanks couldn't be a better supper. Tender, fall-off-the-bone beef is braised in Guinness and rosemary with a hearty helping of sweet shallots and served over creamy polenta with a bit of blue cheese in this comfort food classic.
Pumpkin Brioche

Pumpkin Brioche

Shaina Olmanson
Shaina Olmanson
Food for My Family
Pumpkin
Pumpkin brioche is as divine as it sounds. Slather it in butter or pumpkin butter - it matters not. Just try it!
Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie

Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie

Shaina Olmanson
Shaina Olmanson
Food for My Family
Pies
This chocolate peanut butter pie marries one perfect flavor with another. It'll make a great dessert for your next dinner party.
Caprese Pizza

Caprese Pizza

Shaina Olmanson
Shaina Olmanson
Food for My Family
Family Meals and Snacks
Caprese pizza is SO delish. If you're searching for summer in the middle of winter, this caprese-style pizza should do the trick with fresh basil, sun-dried tomatoes and a sunshiny egg right in the center of it all.