Learn how to boost your immune system naturally with these favorite fall foods. Links to recipes, like slow cooker chicken broth, and research to support how food can boost immunity naturally! As soon as the calendar flips to September each year, it seems that we collectively turn our affections to autumn. We can’t help it! Even before the weather starts to change, we see pumpkin flavored everything and ... Continue Reading
Easy Pumpkin Donuts
Amazing pumpkin donuts made with maple syrup and honey, no processed sugar. They're light and fluffy and ready in 20 minutes - the perfect weekend treat! Pair with a hot cup of coffee and pumpkin spice creamer and you're set to go! Can we talk about donuts for a second? I love donuts. I love the taste, how they melt in your mouth and I love that no matter what mood you may be in, there's always a donut to ... Continue Reading
5-Ingredient Pumpkin Fudge
This easy homemade pumpkin fudge uses 5 simple ingredients that you probably already have! The recipe is foolproof and has a delicious old fashioned flavor I love, just like peppermint fudge has! Ever want a dessert that’s quick, easy, guilt-free, and tastes 100% like fall? Me too! I love everything pumpkin, which means I’m making black bean pumpkin swirl brownies, pumpkin pie hummus, and pumpkin ... Continue Reading
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
This easy and healthy recipe for pumpkin chocolate chip muffins is inspired by Pioneer Woman and Skinnytaste, and has quickly become a family favorite in the fall, just like my pumpkin swirl black bean brownies! The muffins are made with whole wheat flour and basic pantry ingredients you likely already have. Here’s one thing I’ve learned over the years while cooking real food for my family: Anytime you ... Continue Reading
Feeding a Crowd on a Budget
Simple and practical tips for hosting company on a budget and ideas for feeding them well without going broke or sacrificing quality. One of the most common questions I get from my Grocery Budget Bootcamp students is, how do I budget for feeding a crowd? Whether it’s a holiday meal, company coming into town, or a family & friends dinner after church, I keep all our meals within our regular monthly ... Continue Reading
Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice Recipe
This easy homemade pumpkin pie spice blend makes any beverage you want - coffee, tea, milk - into a pumpkin spiced dream! In under 10 seconds! Have I ever mentioned that pumpkin is my favorite? Pumpkin donuts, pumpkin Lara bar bites, pumpkin swirl black bean brownies… I could go on and on! While pumpkin in and of itself is AMAZING, I think it’s the pumpkin pie spice that I really love. The warm rich flavors ... Continue Reading
Jalapeno Cheddar Biscuits
You don't need Pillsbury or Bisquick to make these easy jalapeno cheddar biscuits! These FLY off the table, and you control the level of spicy with the peppers! Have you ever made something so good, you literally can’t stop eating it? I feel that way about rosemary flatbread. And homemade flour tortillas. And my husband feels that way about these jalapeno cheddar biscuits. Anytime I make these, he ... Continue Reading
How to Can Applesauce
Learn how to make and can applesauce with this easy, freezer-friendly, step-by-step tutorial. Option for chunky applesauce and canning with peels! With fall comes apples… lots and lots of apples! If you haven't made at least a batch of homemade apple chips, then I’m going to assume you don’t like apples. Me? I love apples! (Almost as much as I love pumpkin.) But honestly? One of my favorite apple ... Continue Reading
Roasted Vegetable Kale Salad
This roasted vegetable salad with kale is flexible, naturally vegetarian & vegan. It's delicious with root veggies, carrots, quinoa, and a creamy Asian dressing! My husband doesn’t think a salad can qualify as a main meal, but I’m determined to prove him wrong. I spent a whole summer trying new salad recipes (like Cobb pasta salad and chicken southwest salad) to see which would earn two thumbs ... Continue Reading
Almond Sesame Ginger Dressing
The BEST sesame ginger dressing recipe - easy, creamy and better than store-bought. Great over Asian, Japanese or Chinese dishes, it's quick & healthy! I’ve said this before, but sometimes dinner isn’t about all the stuff. Sometimes it’s all about the sauce… And now you can add my sesame ginger dressing to the list too! ... Continue Reading