With 36g of protein, this protein porridge recipe fuels me for long runs, workouts, and busy days. Naturally sweetened with fruit and maple syrup, high protein oatmeal feels indulgent and keeps me full longer. I took up running several years ago. I knew I needed less sitting in my life, and running seemed like a good way to get moving. After running consistently for a few weeks, my husband asked if I had ... Continue Reading
How to Freeze Blueberries
Learn how to freeze blueberries to enjoy the sweet and tart flavor all year long! Use your frozen blueberries in yummy recipes from berry pie to smoothies and more. My dad has a video of my son eating blueberries hand over fist when he was just 9 months old. He loved them so much, he literally couldn’t stop eating them! I feel the same way about blueberries and can’t help but fill my cart when they’re on ... Continue Reading
Sheet Pan Hawaiian Shrimp
This easy quick shrimp recipe is one of my favorite sheet pan meals! Ready fast and packed with veggies, this Whole30-compliant Hawaiian shrimp recipe is full of fresh flavor. If someone had told me that being on the Whole30 meant spending all day, every day in the kitchen, I probably would have second-guessed this adventure… But thankfully, I found a couple of lifesavers: Batch cooking has been ... Continue Reading
Spring Greens with Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette
This easy strawberry salad recipe combines fresh spring greens, tangy red onions, creamy feta cheese, crunchy sunflower seeds, and a smooth strawberry balsamic dressing for a perfect salad with a punch of flavor! Salads are my all-time favorite food. They’re quick, easy, and satisfying. But somewhere along the way, they’ve gotten complicated. Onions get caramelized, tomatoes are roasted, and chopped nuts ... Continue Reading
Pesto Risotto
This easy pesto risotto turns out delicious every time! Creamy, salty, and full of flavor, you’ll feel like you’re out for a fancy dinner every time you make it. I’ve been trying to think of delicious and simple meals that I can prepare easily with what I ordinarily have on hand that give us new flavors but also fit in with our regular tried-and-true meals. So far, I’ve had three successes and one failure. ... Continue Reading
Healthy Jam Oatmeal Bars
These healthy jam oatmeal bars are perfect for breakfast or snacks. Simple ingredients like flour, oats, and butter combine with your favorite jam for a lightly sweetened treat! What mom doesn’t want an easy, filling breakfast for their kiddos? I know I do, which is why I often serve oatmeal. And while I have plenty of delicious oatmeal breakfast recipes, like Blueberry Baked Oatmeal and Apple Pie ... Continue Reading
Composting Basics
Learn how to compost at home, what to compost (and what to skip!), plus tips for collecting food waste and dealing with problems. Create amazing soil for your garden! Each year, our family enjoys having a vegetable garden on our homestead. For most families, that means considering how much space you have versus what you want to grow, and strategic planting to ensure the plants get enough sun and water to ... Continue Reading
Black Bean and Corn Salsa Tacos
These vegan corn salsa black bean tacos are full of flavor with several types of sweet and hot peppers. You control the heat in this delicious taco recipe, cooked on the stovetop or in the slow cooker. Taco night just got kicked up a notch! Have you ever thumbed through a magazine at the grocery checkout and found one that you simply COULD NOT pass up? That’s how these black bean and corn salsa tacos were ... Continue Reading
Strawberry Pretzel Salad
Try this healthy strawberry pretzel salad, an elevated take on a classic. Naturally sweetened, salty, creamy, and crunchy, it’s always a hit for gatherings, potlucks, or dessert! Spring is one of my favorite seasons! And one reason I love it so much? It’s strawberry season! As soon as those bright red berries make an appearance at the farmers’ markets, or I see a big sale at the grocery store, I stock ... Continue Reading
Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes
Instant Pot sweet potatoes turn out perfectly tender every time. Serve as a dinner side, load them up with toppings, or mash them up for your favorite sweet potato recipes. I wasn’t sure if I would like the Instant Pot, but I now use it every week! Anytime I have a huge list of dishes to make and desserts to bake, whether for a holiday meal or just for a kitchen prep session, I turn to my Instant Pot to ... Continue Reading
