This creamy butternut squash pasta bake is better than one of the casseroles your mom used to make. Roasted squash, seasonal greens and a creamy sauce hit the spot! Bring back all the childhood flavors with mac and cheese and crock pot roast too! Growing up, I LOVED casseroles. They are the ultimate comfort food... and I'm a big fan of creamy cheesy goodness : ) This - my love for casseroles - made for a ... Continue Reading
Archives for January 2020
Homemade Honey Roasted Almonds
Homemade honey roasted almonds are THE BEST topping for any salad. Three simple ingredients and ready in an hour, you save over 70% by making them yourself! I love to put them on my favorite dinner salad! It's that time of year when most of us are getting back on track with planning, purchasing, and preparing healthy foods (three cheers for us!). At our house, that means aiming for more smoothies, more ... Continue Reading
How to Cut a Whole Chicken
Learning how to cut a whole chicken is a great way to save money on food! Use this step-by-step tutorial on how to carve a raw whole chicken. My favorite way to use the chicken pieces is in sweet and sticky chicken! Have you ever stood in the poultry section at your grocery store and just stared at the cases of options? Anyone? Yeah, it’s overwhelming! I’m just going to scoot over to the whole ... Continue Reading
Easy Key Lime Pie
Easy Key Lime Pie, made with only 3 ingredients! Real food key lime pie recipe, without the preservatives of store-bought and so tangy you'll come for more! Paired with homemade pie crust, you can't go wrong with this tasty treat! Quick: Name your top three favorite fruits of Spring! I'm going to take a wild guess and say most of you chose one (or more) from the berry family, cherries and grapes. ... Continue Reading
Easy Minestrone Soup
This Easy Minestrone Soup is a delicious classic vegetarian recipe that can also be made in the Instant pot or the Slow Cooker! Pairs perfectly with our Overnight No-Knead Artisan Bread. Do you ever feel like you waste your time cooking a delicious dinner you KNOW your picky eaters are going to hate anyway? I do ALL THE TIME, lol. In fact, when my husband and I first got married, he straight up told ... Continue Reading
5 Simple Ways to Stay Healthy this Winter
Here are 5 Simple Ways to Stay Healthy this Winter with tips for parents on boosting immune function with elderberry syrup, detoxing with mineral baths, and freshening your home with non-toxic cleaning supplies. Ahh... winter. Time to cozy up by the fire and watch the snow fly. Time to sip hot chocolate and do everything possible to avoid going out in the cold. But what's that I hear? A cough. A sniffle. ... Continue Reading
How to Roast Beets
Learn How to Roast Beets in the oven with this simple and easy foil method. Red and golden beet are sweet and delicious in season, especially in my Roasted Vegetable Kale Salad! People tend to fall into one of two camps when it comes to beets: they either love them, or they hate them. Personally, I love them! Ever since I learned how to roast beets, I’m ALL OVER these things. Plus roasting beets ... Continue Reading