Bringing meals back to our kitchens and onto our dinner tables
Ok someone once told me that a great substitute for noodles was spaghetti squash... they were lying. BUT, I’m not lying when I say this is the best and only way you should be eating spaghetti squash! It’s twice baked and you can prep it all ahead of time! The homemade meatballs are super delicious, … Continue reading |Baked Spaghetti Squash and Meatballs|
These muffins are a great, guilt free, delicious snack. They are something I feel great about feeding my family and myself. They have no refined sugar and are dairy free. They are a great way to use up your browning bananas on your counter. I know traditionally people save banana bread/muffins for the Fall but … Continue reading |Banana Oatmeal Muffins|
This is one of the only recipes where you kinda, sorta, not really, but maybe a little burn your dinner on purpose. What makes this meal so good is it makes really great leftovers to use on a salad or with rice on the side. There are lots of ways to enjoy this chicken beyond … Continue reading |Blackened Chicken|
This granola is SO GOOD! It’s way better than any store bought granola. Plus, it doesn’t have any of the bs that comes in store bought granola. It consists of 6 only ingredients. You can add it to your favorite yogurt, milk or just enjoy it as a snack. We love it over yogurt with … Continue reading |Homemade Granola|
I’m not sure how I lived so much of my life not knowing about overnight oats. One of my best friends brought them to work one day and I was HOOKED! You prep them the night before, maybe taking 5 minutes, then they are totally ready for you in the morning. Mornings are crazy enough … Continue reading |Overnight Oats|
Zucchini boats are an awesome way to get in a lot of veggie in a delicious way. And who doesn’t love tacos? So, why not throw the two together? These zucchini boats can be changed so many different ways to fit you and your family. I use ground beef but if you like chicken that … Continue reading |Taco Zucchini Boats|
Alright, this might be my all time favorite side. I’m sure I have said that before, but I actually crave these! It’s only 2 ingredients, a sweet potato and olive oil, that’s it. They are even better dipped in my Homemade Fry Sauce. Click here for recipe. They go with just about any meal! Chicken … Continue reading |Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries|
Anyone else need at least one or two sides to go along with their main course for dinner? Tell me I’m not alone. I always like to have at least one vegetable with dinner. My husband thinks I’m weird for needing sides, but I can’t help it. This asparagus has only 3 ingredients, takes 8 … Continue reading |Stove Top Asparagus|
I’m not sure if there is an easier recipe than this but if it’s not easy I won’t do it. By the end of the day the last thing I need to do is to completely destroy my kitchen trying to make dinner. These potatoes have simple ingredients and easy fast clean up. They also … Continue reading |Baked Red Potatoes|
With the New Year here, thank goodness, I have been trying out some new healthy recipes. If I don’t plan ahead I won’t eat healthy. I need easy grab and go snacks that aren’t full of sugar. Plus, I love something easy to feed my kiddo. These apple cinnamon breakfast cookies are exactly what you … Continue reading |Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Cookies|
I’m not sure if these are actually energy bites but I feel better about myself calling them that! I usually enjoy these little guys after dinner when I need just a little something extra or during the day when I don’t have much time for a snack. They are so satisfying and totally replace anything … Continue reading |Energy Bites|
This icing is BOMB! It hardens just enough so your hard work decorating doesn’t go to waste but it stays soft enough to keep your cookies delicious! If you need the best cut out cookies recipe click here. I promise you won’t regret it one bit! I couldn’t find a recipe that used ingredients I … Continue reading Royal Icing
If these sugar cookies don’t get you on the nice list I don’t know what will! I can’t stop eating them. I need Santa to come already and get them out of my house. There are a few things about this recipe that make it THE BEST! First, you don’t have to chill the dough. … Continue reading |Cut Out Sugar Cookies|
Do you eat Mac and Cheese with a spoon or fork? Well, either way you are going to love this recipe. It’s unlike any homemade Mac and Cheese I have ever made. It’s creamy, delicious and comforting. It is exactly what your Christmas Day dinner needs! As a kid I always put ketchup on my … Continue reading |Baked Mac and Cheese|
The smell of cookies filling your house, while Christmas music plays, while sipping your favorite holiday drink, just sounds perfect. I love how pretty these cookies look. The contrast of the dark brown and the bright white. What I love more about these cookies is how delicious they are. They are the perfect mix of … Continue reading |Peppermint Crackle Cookies|
Is it even Christmas time if everything doesn’t have a little bit of peppermint in it? So why not add it to some whipped cream? Perfect for Christmas desserts, hot cocoa (click here for recipe) and hot buttered rum. I feel like it’s a Christmas essential to add peppermint to everything. I love this recipe … Continue reading |Peppermint Whipped Cream|
The Christmas tree is up, the lights are hung outside, Christmas music is playing, it just feels right to be making hot cocoa. This is Christmas in a cup. It’s chocolatey and rich. Top it off with my peppermint whip cream! Click here for recipe. Grab your favorite Christmas mug, mix up this cocoa, top … Continue reading |Dairy Free Hot Cocoa Mix|
Our Christmas tree is up, we have had Christmas movies playing all week, it just feels right to add in hot buttered rum. Take it up a notch and top it with my Homemade Peppermint Whipped Cream. Click here for recipe. This homemade hot buttered rum is easy and just what your cold winter nights … Continue reading |Hot Buttered Rum|
I have had my heart set on making a roast recently and I finally made my first one of this cold weather season, and it definitely won’t be my last. I am so happy that we still have carrots and red potatoes from our garden this summer to use up. There is just something about … Continue reading |Crockpot Pot Roast|
Dairy free- No refined sugar- These guilt free muffins are packed with flavor, peaches and comfort. With no refined sugar these muffins are perfect for kiddos too. They are made with my homemade oat milk. Click here for recipe. It takes less than 5 minutes and has only 3 ingredients. With all the holiday food … Continue reading |Peach Oatmeal Muffins|
Switching from store bought bread to homemade bread has been one of my biggest accomplishments in the kitchen. From fine tuning a recipe we all loved, to making sure I always have stash, it was a feat for me but now it’s second nature. This recipe is highly inspired by millhornfarmsteads recipe. I started with … Continue reading |Sandwich Bread Oven Option and Bread Machine Option|
This recipe is based on my Dutch Oven Chili but this time in the crockpot, because why not? There’s just something about a chilly day, a crockpot cooking and getting cozy on the couch. Pair this Chili with my Homemade Cinnamon Rolls. Click here for recipe! We just love this chili so much! It has … Continue reading |Crockpot Chili|
Fresh baked rolls... yum! Even better when you don’t have to completely destroy your kitchen and spend most your day baking them. These dinner rolls take less than 2 hours. They are fluffy, delicious and the perfect addition to any dinner. Two reasons why I love these rolls: they are so easy and they are … Continue reading |Pull Apart Dinner Rolls in Less Than 2 Hours|
Not many crockpots speak a season but chicken noodle soup does. It has cold weather written all over it. Chicken noodle soup to me is ALL ABOUT THE BROTH! Sorry to yell at your eyes but it’s true. Too little broth, too much broth, too salty, not salty enough... ok you get the point. There … Continue reading |Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup|
Baked oatmeal is my new favorite way to eat oatmeal! It’s so easy and makes awesome leftovers. I feel like baked oatmeal has the reputation of being dry and sticky but that’s just because we have been eating it wrong all along! I will let you into a little secret... once the oatmeal is baked … Continue reading |Peach Oatmeal Bake|
Black Bean Burgers Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 10-12 minutes Missing summer? Me too. These black bean burgers bring a little bit of summer back into your kitchen. These burgers are perfect for a busy week night dinner. You can pair them with my Sweet Potato Fries (click here for recipe) or zucchini tots … Continue reading |Black Bean Burgers|
Prep time: 1 hour 45 minutes Cook time: 10-12 minutes Total time: 2 hours Homemade Hamburger Buns! Once you make them homemade you won’t go back! Trust me. I use this recipe all the time. I had been on the lookout for a good hamburger bun recipe but I couldn’t find one that I loved. … Continue reading |Homemade Hamburger Buns|
Taking shredded chicken up a notch! Tacos? Taco bowl? Taco salad? I mean it’s pretty much the best no matter how you serve it. Keeping it simple and with ingredients you actually have. I love keeping things easy but delicious! An added plus is this chicken makes great leftovers. Tacos one night and chicken rice … Continue reading |Delicious Crockpot Shredded Chicken|
These sloppy Joes are sure to become a family favorite. They have only 6 ingredients and take only 20 minutes. They are perfect on our favorite homemade hamburger buns! Click here for hamburger bun recipe. These have become a staple in our family and we enjoy them a couple times a month! They are so … Continue reading |Sloppy Joes|
Get your nut bags ready! This recipe is quick and easy. I switched from making almond milk to oat milk recently and I’m so glad I did! Although, I still love almond milk, oat milk is so much easier, cheaper and helps out the bees! I also love honey so anything to help out those … Continue reading |Vanilla Oat Milk|
I’m not sure there is a bad cinnamon roll out there but... my vote is these are the BEST! Make them ahead or make them fresh. They are fluffy and full of flavor and comfort! They are perfect for Easter brunch, Christmas morning or paired with chili on a cold fall night. Click here for … Continue reading |The BEST Homemade Cinnamon Rolls|
Surviving through cold and a flu season can be ROUGH. Like seriously rough. Luckily this little berry can help you out immensely. As a disclaimer I don't claim to be a doctor in anyway. This is solely based on my experiences and opinion. These little berries carry a big punch. Providing 43% of the daily … Continue reading |Elderberry Syrup|
Only four ingredients in these cheddar bagels. Taking your morning breakfast sandwich to the next level! If breakfast isn’t already the best meal of the day, this simple bagel takes it there. It’s quick, it’s easy and most of all it’s DELICIOUS! As a new mom I feel like I have no time to bake … Continue reading |Cheddar Bagels|
Homemade Cream of Chicken It seems as though every holiday meal calls of Cream of Something, am I right. After giving away our Cream of Chicken to some kids collecting cans of food for the food bank, I of course needed Cream of Chicken for a dinner that I was making for a friend. I … Continue reading |Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup|
Dutch Oven Chili Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 1 hour 30 minutes This Dutch Oven Chili has to be one of the tastiest chili's I have ever had! It is full of flavor and all made in one pot. Simple and delicious is my love language. With this crazy blizzard that has recently moved … Continue reading |Dutch Oven Chili|
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