Enjoy a refreshing glass of this healthy homemade lemonade recipe that’s ready fast. Fresh lemon juice plus a simple syrup of honey and water will give you a lemon drink that’s perfectly sweet and tart. I love a cool, refreshing drink like lemonade on a hot summer day. Growing up, though, there was only one kind of lemonade: Country Time. You’d scoop out some powder, add some water, and magically, you ... Continue Reading
Instant Pot Beef Brisket
This Instant Pot beef brisket recipe makes mouthwatering, tender BBQ beef in record time! Whether you pile it on a bun, wrap it in a tortilla, or slather it in extra sauce, you’ll be heading back for seconds! Growing up in Texas, there are a handful of foods that remind me of “home.” There’s the Mexican route that includes any and all tacos (including The Best Ground Beef Taco Meat made with my Homemade ... Continue Reading
Simple Camping for the Real Foodie
Try this easy camping menu for a short camping trip, plus all of my best tips and tricks for picking the easiest meals for camping and how to enjoy the great outdoors without a lot of gear or too much fuss! Going camping is a lot like Christmas shopping. You start with a list, check it twice, and check items off as they are completed, and when you’re done, you go back through and make doubly sure you ... Continue Reading
How to Make Ice Cream without a Machine
Make homemade ice cream without machines using two simple tools you already have in your kitchen – an ice cube tray and a blender! Enjoy your favorite ice cream flavors all season long! When I shared my favorite ice cream recipes, like Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream and Homemade Apple Crumble Ice Cream, I failed to tell you one tiny little detail: I have no ice cream maker. Did you know you can make ice ... Continue Reading
Healthy Broccoli Salad Recipe
This quick and easy healthy broccoli salad is a crowd favorite, perfect for gatherings! Crisp, fresh broccoli, salty bacon, sweet golden raisins, crunchy sunflower seeds, and a simple creamy dressing – you’ll bring home an empty bowl every time! Classic broccoli salad is hands down my favorite side dish to bring to a potluck. Anytime I bring this light and easy salad to a gathering, I always come home ... Continue Reading
2 Month Camping Meal Plan
Choose your favorite easy camping meals for dinner from this top 10 list, plus plenty of easy side dish ideas. Enjoy delicious, satisfying meals with these camping food ideas for your next trip! My husband and I have been taking our kids camping since they could barely walk. We’re not experts by any means, but I shared all of our tips for creating an easy camping menu here, and it’s still one of the most ... Continue Reading
Instant Oatmeal Packets
Make homemade instant oatmeal packets for an easy way to start the day! Combine oats, dried fruit, and spices, plus plenty of options for your favorite flavors – say goodbye to Quaker instant oatmeal and make your own! We love oatmeal at our house! My kids get excited when I make Instant Pot Oatmeal (adding fresh fruit as a topping), Blueberry Baked Oatmeal, and Leftover Oatmeal Cakes. And I remember ... Continue Reading
Best Chicken Marinade Recipe
Make 25 healthy and easy chicken marinade recipes using 4 ingredients or less. Basics like lemon juice, soy sauce, honey, and olive oil transform mundane into mouthwatering in just a few minutes! Do you ever grill chicken and get excited for that hot off the grill, smoky charcoal flavor, only to be greeted with a mouthful of dry, bland chicken? I've been there. Thankfully, you can make a delicious ... Continue Reading
Balsamic Vinaigrette
This balsamic vinegar vinaigrette is thick and creamy but still light and refreshing. Give balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and Dijon mustard a quick shake in a mason jar, and you’re ready to eat! When we first switched to real food, one of the first items I started making from scratch was salad dressing. Not only is it better for your budget, but it’s also made without all the additives, preservatives, and ... Continue Reading
Chocolate Peanut Butter Granola
This chocolate peanut butter granola recipe is so addictive and yummy! With no refined sugar and my secret ingredient for making granola clusters, you’ll pop some in your mouth every time you walk by the pan! Ever since I learned how to make granola, I can’t stop experimenting with flavors. I’ve made Cinnamon Granola with Coconut Oil – a great classic granola recipe. Before that, it was Cranberry Orange ... Continue Reading
