Make these 10 easy freezer meals in 1 hour. Have cozy crockpot meals like Beef Ragu, Salsa Chicken, and Carnitas ready to dump in the crockpot and go. Ever since I committed myself to doing more freezer cooking several years ago, I have realized THIS. IS. AWESOME! Having a stash of easy crockpot meals in my freezer is totally rocking my world, but it wouldn’t happen if I didn’t have a plan to get those ... Continue Reading
Homemade Hot Chocolate
Mix this simple homemade hot chocolate mix with warm milk for a sweet, cozy cup of hot cocoa made with ingredients you can feel good about. A cozy evening as a family is not complete without a healthier peanut butter cookie and homemade hot chocolate. I’ve recreated several of our favorite cookie recipes (Candy Cane Cookies, Chocolate Chip Cookies, and Sugar Cookies) to be healthier than their original ... Continue Reading
Nacho Vegan Cheese Sauce
This vegan cheese sauce made with cashews is perfect for dunking tortilla chips or making vegan nachos. Toss the ingredients in the blender and you’ll be snacking fast! I like to think that all of my recipes are pretty stinkin’ good, but every now and then I make something and REALLY hit it out of the park. Here’s how I know it’s awesome: I eat the whole thing by myself. It happened with Healthy Peanut ... Continue Reading
Pumpkin Donuts
These light and fluffy baked pumpkin donuts are perfect for fall (or any time)! With plenty of warm spice and your choice of toppings, these moist pumpkin donuts pair perfectly with your coffee for an indulgent treat. 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
Freezer Meal Ideas and Tips
Use these freezer meal ideas and tips to plan your next freezer cooking session. Make the most of your time in the kitchen and freeze food! It’s a well-known fact that preparing and freezing food is an incredible way to save time in the kitchen. If you’ve never made food for the freezer before, I’m here to show you how to plan for a freezer cooking session, so you can make the most of your time in the ... Continue Reading
Gingersnaps
This ginger snaps recipe is the perfect combination of warm spices and molasses for moist, soft, and chewy gingersnaps that melt in your mouth. If I asked you what your favorite cookie recipe was – and your answer has historically been Chocolate Chip Cookies, Sugar Cookies, or even Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies – I need you to hear me when I say that THESE GINGER SNAP COOKIES WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE. Hands ... Continue Reading
DIY Linen and Room Spray
Use this easy linen and room spray to get rid of odors on sheets, clothes, furniture, and more. Enjoy a fresh, clean room with your favorite scents! You know that happy feeling you get when you get a whiff of something that smells really good? Like when you walk into a home with Chocolate Chip Cookies in the oven, freshly baked bread, or the scent on your pillow when you’ve just washed all the ... Continue Reading
Slow Cooker Pumpkin Chili Recipe
Make this flavor-packed pumpkin chili recipe that the whole family will love! Savory beef, creamy pumpkin, plus classic chili staples like tomatoes, onions, and peppers combine for a warm, cozy bowl of comfort food. Two weeks ago, I woke up with a hankering for pumpkin – BAD! The #pumpkineverything season is upon us, and I’m fully embracing it. While desserts are usually what I think of when I think of ... Continue Reading
Sweet Potato and Black Bean Vegetarian Enchiladas
Vegetarian enchiladas combine roasted sweet potatoes, a flavorful black bean and corn salsa filling, and red enchilada sauce, all tucked inside warm flour tortillas for a hearty, satisfying meatless meal. My husband wouldn’t eat a lot of things for a long, long time. On that list were every variety of beans, sweet potatoes, and any type of casserole dish. Which meant the odds of me ever making sweet ... Continue Reading
Cinnamon Oatmeal Blender Waffles
This Belgian waffle recipe gives you light, fluffy oatmeal waffles that are crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. Lightly sweetened and perfectly delicious, the whole family will come back for more! My husband has a not-so-secret secret love affair with this oatmeal waffle recipe. He loves that they’re satisfying and filling without being heavy. I love that I can whip them up using just the ... Continue Reading
