Homemade pumpkin pureee is so easy to make yourself and turns out creamy and delicious, perfect for fall baking! Make it yourself in the oven, slow cooker, or Instant Pot. Can you believe it’s pumpkin season and I’ve only eaten ONE thing pumpkin-flavored?! I haven’t made Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins or Pumpkin Bread … not even my favorite Pumpkin Swirl Black Bean Brownies! The only thing pumpkin I’ve ... Continue Reading
How to Make Yogurt
Learn how to make yogurt at home with this step-by-step tutorial. Use a heating pad, a slow cooker, an Instant Pot, and more with one of these easy homemade yogurt methods. We go through a lot of yogurt in our house. Like applesauce or Energy Bites or Trail Mix, it’s an easy snack to grab. But we don’t stop there! Yogurt bowls with fresh fruit and granola for breakfast, yogurt in smoothies, and even mixed ... Continue Reading
Light and Fluffy Hawaiian Bread Rolls
These bread rolls are light, fluffy, and delicious – perfect for Thanksgiving (or all year round!)! Follow this easy dinner rolls recipe for sweet yeast rolls that are just as tasty as store-bought. Great with my Thanksgiving dinner menu. Butter, gravy, and leftover turkey sandwiches. What do all of these have in common (besides being on the menu a week after Thanksgiving)? They’re a perfect ... Continue Reading
Homemade Apple Butter
Learn how to make apple butter in the crockpot or Instant Pot. Sweetened with honey, you’ll get a thick, delicious spread perfect for slathering on biscuits or toast! We stopped buying jelly a few years ago when I realized many store-bought jellies contained high fructose corn syrup, one of our top ingredients to avoid in food. Instead, we make homemade Cinnamon Apple Pie Jam, No-Cook Strawberry Freezer ... Continue Reading
Blueberry Pie
Make this easy blueberry pie recipe no matter the season – use frozen or fresh blueberries for a sweet, juicy filling in a flaky golden brown crust! We’re big pie fans in our house. Key Lime Pie, Chocolate Pie, Pumpkin Pie, Blueberry Coconut Cream Pie…all are delicious and requested often. While thumbing through a cookbook as I was planning our monthly menu, Mr. Crumbs caught a glimpse of blueberry ... Continue Reading
Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup
Homemade cream of mushroom soup is thick, rich, and creamy, and it’s much better than store-bought! Use in all your favorite recipes or serve up a bowl with crusty bread! Whenever the weather gets colder, I start to crave some cozy comfort food, like Shepherd’s Pie or Stovetop Mac and Cheese or Classic Slow Cooker Pot Roast. In my quest to find a go-to pot roast recipe, I stumbled across several recipes ... Continue Reading
Healthy Sweet Potato Casserole
This sweet potato casserole turns out so creamy and naturally sweet, you won’t miss the marshmallows! Topped with a yummy pecan crumble, enjoy a better version of the classic Thanksgiving side dish. I grew up eating a sweet potato casserole that was filled with brown sugar, had marshmallows on top and – if I was lucky – the marshmallows were toasted. Hands down, it was one of my FAVORITE dishes on the ... Continue Reading
Pumpkin Cookies with Naturally Sweetened Cream Cheese Frosting
These soft and chewy pumpkin spice cookies with naturally sweetened cream cheese frosting are full of pumpkin spice flavor for an indulgent treat! Do you ever feel like you need a classic go-to recipe for fall? Something that tastes like fall, smells like fall (like Stove-Top Potpourri), and is perfect for cooler weather? And maybe something that’s pretty easy and straightforward too? How about pumpkin ... Continue Reading
Stuffed Peppers
Try this easy recipe for stuffed peppers! A classic dinner now made healthier and more affordable! Freezer-friendly, versatile, and simple with only a handful of real food ingredients. Enjoy with Crispy Baked Potato Wedges and Steamed Veggies. My mom used to make stuffed green peppers for dinner when I was a kid. Stuffed with ground beef, they were simmered alongside meatballs in a huge pot of red pasta ... Continue Reading
Caesar Salad Dressing
Whip up this easy Caesar salad dressing for a rich, creamy addition to your meal. Perfectly salty and tangy with simple ingredients you can feel good about, this Caesar dressing comes together fast! One of my favorite salad dressings has always been Caesar salad dressing, but for a long time, I was honestly too scared to make it because it involved eggs and anchovies! I started making my own salad ... Continue Reading