This creamy homemade mayo recipe is even better than store-bought, and with just 4 ingredients, you’ll be able to whip up a batch of mayonnaise in less than 5 minutes following this fail-proof recipe! Perfect on a sandwich with my Homemade Lunch Meat and Homemade Sandwich Bread! Over the years I have learned how to make several condiments from scratch, but something about homemade mayo has always daunted ... Continue Reading
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No-Mayo Caesar Salad Dressing
This flavorful, quick, and easy No-Mayo Caesar Salad Dressing is made with healthy probiotics and can be made dairy-free. Enjoy with our Bacon Chicken Caesar Salad Wrap for a perfect lunch or as a dressing on Kale Caesar Salad for a weeknight dinner! Have you ever REALLY, REALLY, REALLY wanted to make something for dinner, only to realize 5 minutes before start time you didn’t have everything you ... Continue Reading
Steel Cut Oats
Try this simple overnight steel cut oats recipe for a healthy, delicious breakfast! Use this easy-to-prepare method, and finish with your favorite toppings. I helped my kids learn to love oatmeal, like these Homemade Instant Oatmeal Packets, early on. But I’m always looking for variations on a theme, and oatmeal is the perfect launching pad for breakfast creativity. Now, our rotation of yummy breakfast ... Continue Reading
Fall Season Produce Guide
Enjoy the taste of the fall season with the best fall fruit and vegetables, from carrots and broccoli to apples and pumpkins, with plenty of recipe ideas! It’s officially fall, and with the cooler weather and changing leaves comes a new set of in-season produce! You’ll find a wide variety of winter squash, dark leafy greens, and root vegetables that start to bring a change in texture and flavor to your ... Continue Reading
Cinnamon Apple Jam
This quick and easy cinnamon apple jam tastes just like apple pie! Combine a variety of apples with warm spices, gelatin, and reduced sugar for a sweet, tart spread. Not that long ago, while cleaning out the fridge, I found a bundle of apples that kept getting pushed to the bottom of the crisper drawer. They were slightly bruised, some of them had cut skin, and more than a few were getting wrinkly. They ... Continue Reading
Stocking a Real Food Pantry
Save time and money by stocking the most important food essentials! Learn how to stock pantry staples on a budget, plus ideas for a grocery list. As a frugal foodie, I always have a well-stocked pantry. When I have my kitchen essentials, I have everything I need on hand to make healthy, fresh, and budget-friendly meals. I snag an extra jar when peanut butter is on sale, shop seasonal produce, and ... Continue Reading
Five School Lunches in 1 Hour
Back to school means school lunches, and that means you need easy kids lunch recipes. Use this plan to prep for the whole week and make 5 school lunches in 1 hour! School lunches. Dun dun dun… They’re a plague on parents far and wide. Deciding what to pack, finding the time to pack, fighting with the kids over what you just packed, and potentially losing your pretty reusable containers to the school trash ... Continue Reading
16 Homemade Food Recipes to Make From Scratch
Make homemade food to eat better and slash your grocery budget with these recipe ideas and price breakdowns. Homemade food just tastes better from scratch! You probably have different reasons for wanting to make homemade food. The downside is that it can take A LOT of time. More time spent planning, preparing, cooking, and cleaning up… I’m guessing you don’t have all day to spend in the kitchen, ... Continue Reading
Sesame Ginger Dressing
Make creamy sesame dressing fast by adding pantry staples like almond butter, sesame oil, soy sauce, and ginger to the blender for this quick and easy dressing packed with flavor! I’ve said this before, but sometimes dinner isn’t about all the stuff. Sometimes it’s all about the sauce… Yes, sometimes a flavorful sauce makes the meal. And now you can add this yummy sesame dressing to the list, ... Continue Reading
Mediterranean Grilled Cheese
Make the most amazing grilled cheese with this Mediterranean gourmet grilled cheese sandwich! Sourdough with pesto, roasted red peppers, red onions, olives, and two cheeses (plus a garlic butter sauce) melt together for a rich, delectable sandwich. Gather round, grilled cheese lovers! This Mediterranean grilled cheese sandwich with basil pesto, roasted red peppers, feta, and provolone is the best grilled ... Continue Reading
